Jackson-Madison Co. Crime Stoppers unveils new kiosk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Crime Stoppers is adding a new tool to their arsenal to combat crime. Wanted posters and public service announcements are just some of the things that…
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TBI investigates after 2 found dead in Camden home
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms they are investigating after two people were found dead Tuesday in a Camden home. The bodies were found Tuesday evening in a home in the 100 block of Oakdale Street,…
Family, friends gather to remember paramedic killed in ambulance crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family and friends come together to remember another life lost in an ambulance crash in Nashville. A visitation for paramedic Zachary Pruitt, 36, was held Tuesday night at Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson. Pruitt was killed in an…
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Martin shooting
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An accused gunman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a 2017 shooting in Martin. Khalil Mustaffa Taylor, 27, of Martin, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery in the June 2017 shooting death…
St. Jude announces largest one-time donation of $50 million
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital says a $50 million donation from a research-based pharmaceutical company is the largest one-time gift in its history. The Memphis-based hospital said Monday that the donation from the AbbVie company will…
Martin police add new school resource officer
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department announced Tuesday that they will add a new school resource officer. SRO Cody Stewart will be assigned to Martin Primary School after finishing his training, according to a release from the police department.…
Hundreds gather for annual Jackson Christmas Parade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the most wonderful time of the year. In downtown Jackson, hundreds began to line the streets late Monday afternoon ahead of the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. "I'm looking…
Local basketball team remembers victim in deadly ambulance crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local basketball team is in mourning after this weekend's deadly ambulance crash. "We are taking it the best that we can," said Aaron Woods, girls basketball coach at…
Electronic benefit cards replace paper WIC vouchers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes to a food program here in the Hub City went into effect Monday. "The TNWIC card is like your credit or debit card," WIC administrator Chris Ellis said. "You use…
Health Departments to offer free flu shots this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- County health departments across the state will be giving out free flu shots. Free flu shots will be available to everyone Wednesday, Dec. 5. You don't need an appointment to get the flu shot during this event.…
The Ned asks for gloves, hats, scarves for 'Tree of Warmth'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned is asking for your help keeping everyone warm this holiday season. The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center is asking the community to donate warm scarves, hats and gloves. All of the items will…
Memphis man praises youth football after bus crash
BENTON, Ark. (AP) -- A former member of a Tennessee youth football program that lost a player in a pre-dawn bus crash in Arkansas says the program can keep children from being lured into a world of drugs and crime. One…
Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum hosts reading of 'The Polar Express'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum is getting into the holiday spirit. The museum is hosting a reading of "The Polar Express" Monday night, along with crafts and activities for children. You can also visit with Santa…
Henderson woman prepares free Thanksgiving meal for community
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson woman helps her fellow West Tennesseans by providing a holiday meal. Elizabeth Everett served a Thanksgiving dinner for 75 people. The meal was open for anyone…
Lifeline Blood Services still in need of donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services says they are still in need of more donors. According to the center, the blood supply is still extremely low this holiday season, and more blood donors are needed. The center is in critical…
