Local high school students to receive Chromebooks
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local school rolls out new technology just in time for the first week of school. "We're very excited about the opportunity to roll out one-to-one devices to our students tomorrow,"…
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Local college group prepared to protect campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local college students are learning how to keep their campus safe while preparing for their future. "Since we have so much negativity going on with law enforcement, we wanted students to…
THP identifies man killed in crash near Parkers Crossroads
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released the identity of a man killed in a Thursday morning crash near Parkers Crossroads. Jimmie Hale Jr., 93, of Yuma was killed in the…
Escaped prisoner now wanted on charges of murder, burglary, sexual battery
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- An escaped prisoner wanted in the death of a corrections employee is now wanted on charges of murder, burglary and sexual battery. The Tennessee Bureau of…
Martin man sentenced to 9 years in meth investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Martin man has been sentenced to nine years after an investigation into a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Robert Thomas, 46, was sentenced earlier this week. The release says…
Suspect in exploitation of minor sentenced to 18 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged with 24 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor has pleaded guilty. In a news release, District Attorney Jody Pickens says 22-year-old Quinton Perry was charged in 2018 after an investigation into…
Local church holds 'Praise & Pie' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church holds a worship service, with a twist. Wednesday night, members of Campbell Street Church of Christ held their "Praise and Pie" event. For the first half of the…
UPDATE: 1 killed, 1 injured in crash near Parkers Crossroads
UPDATE: Jimmie Hale Jr., 93, of Yuma was killed in the two-vehicle crash on Highway 22, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. See the updated story here. Earlier story: HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol…
TBI: Escaped inmate named suspect in prison employee's death, $52K reward offered
UPDATE: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said during a news conference Thursday afternoon that agents are working with Lauderdale County's district attorney to charge Curtis Ray Watson in the death of West Tennessee State Penitentiary employee Debra Johnson.…
$500,000 housing grant awarded to Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. --Residents in one West Tennessee county may soon be getting extra help finishing up that home repair project. It's all thanks to a state grant. "There are folks that…
What's New Wednesday: Yogi's Hangout
Rebecca Dempsey teaches trapeze yoga at Yogi's Hangout in North Jackson. She started it after a horrible accident. "I flew out of car and had multiple injuries, but the one that hurt me the…
Search continues for escaped inmate wanted in corrections employee's death
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities urge residents to be alert as the search continues for an escaped prison inmate who is a person of interest in the homicide of a correctional employee. Curtis Ray Watson, 44, is a person…
Jackson police seek to ID subjects in burglary, vandalism investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for your help identifying several persons of interest as they investigate a case of burglary and vandalism. Jackson police say the burglary and vandalism happened at Madison Place Senior Apartments on Rhone Street.…
16 indicted during investigation into Grape Street Crips gang
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Sixteen people are now facing federal indictments after an investigation into a Memphis-area gang. The indictments were announced Wednesday during a news conference in Memphis. Charges range from drug conspiracy to firearms violations, according to a news…
How to arm yourself for an active shooter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week we've looked at training done by law enforcement to be ready for an active shooter, and what you need to keep in mind if you ever come face to face with a gunman. So now,…
