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Army veteran pleads not guilty to killing homeless man in downtown Memphis

A U.S. Army veteran who served in the war in Afghanistan has pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting a homeless man with an automatic rifle in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

More local schools announce closures amid widespread illness

More schools have announced they will be closing due to sickness after some reported on Tuesday they will be shutting down for the rest of the week.

Crisis intervention offered through JPD, other readily available resources

First responders are making sure that if you ever find yourself in a crisis, that they're here to assist.

Haywood High School students receive unique learning opportunity

Another local school has the opportunity to learn in a unique way.

Nonprofit partners up to provide free EKG screenings to area schools, young athletes

One local organization aims to shed light on the health of student athletes.

Man faces new charges after autopsy reveals child died from blunt force trauma

On January 22, 2025 Officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to 550 Old Hickory Apartments regarding an unresponsive child being found in the residence.

TBI to unveil 2 new efforts to better educate, protect Tennessee's senior population

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation unveiled two new resources to meet the needs of the state's growing senior population.

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion

President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.

Juvenile faces charges following death of pregnant 15-year-old

A 17-year-old is facing charges following the death of a pregnant teen in Jackson.

What the Tech: Apple intelligence install

While many of us were sleeping, Apple updated iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers with the latest operating system. Included in those updates is Apple Intelligence.

Ways to prevent spread of flu, other seasonal illnesses as cases rise

We spoke with the Jackson-Madison County Health Department for advice on how parents can lower the risk of their child being sick and how to help others form being sick.