Suspicious package at bank causes bomb squad, FBI to investigate
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A potentially dangerous threat at a local bank in Henry County forces law enforcement to call in the bomb squad for help. "There was a letter…
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JMCSS to receive $300K in security funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders announced $35 million in funding for school safety and security. Many local school districts in West Tennessee will receive some of that money. "I think that's…
Police release names of 3 officers in Memphis shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee have released the names of three officers who are part of an investigation into a man's shooting. The Memphis Police Department said Wednesday that 26-year-old Officer Jamarcus Jeames shot 25-year-old Martavious Banks on…
UPDATE: Device found at Henry County bank 'an elaborate hoax'
UPDATE: The Henry County Sheriff's Office says a suspicious package found outside a local bank and believed to contain an explosive device was determined to be "an elaborate hoax." Investigators say the box contained components that are used in explosive devices,…
3 in custody after meth bust at Denmark home
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Three people are in custody after components of a meth lab were found in a Denmark home early Wednesday morning. Madison County Sheriff's Office deputies were serving a warrant on charges of evading arrest for 43-year-old Ricky…
Debate watch party held at new Madison County Republican headquarters
JACKSON, Tenn. — Democrat Phil Bredesen and Republican Marsha Blackburn are two candidates locked in a tight race for the U.S. Senate. "It is a really important election in our state and has an impact all across our country," Madison…
West TN Healthcare holds annual appreciation dinner for city, county leaders
JACKSON, Tenn.--City and county leaders gathered Tuesday night for an annual appreciation dinner. About 40 people sat down inside the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital to listen to hospital leaders discuss highlights over the past year and what is to come.…
Parents, teachers meet, discuss JMC schools Family Life curriculum
JACKSON, Tenn.--Teachers meet with parents Tuesday to go over what students are learning in Wellness Class. The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted the public meeting for parents and community members at the district's central office. Health and wellness teachers from…
Horse stuck in ditch for 12 hours, firefighters amazing rescue
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn.--A horse was stuck in ditch for more than 12 hours and local responders pulled an amazing rescue. A horse named "Fancy" was stuck in a flooded ditch…
'We Prevent' trains businesses, officials on Narcan
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Businesses, law enforcement, and members of the community learned how to use the life-saving drug Narcan at a training session. "We're in and out of homes a lot,…
Experts discuss how recent heavy rainfall is affecting Fall crops
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Agriculture agents say this excessive amount of rainfall over the past weekend is affecting Fall crops. "We as farmers deal with Mother Nature on a daily…
Study could bring more stores to Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- "Our motto has always been entrepreneurs welcome," Henderson Mayor Bobby King said. "We're trying to bring people into Henderson who can do their business anywhere and can come…
Teams build structures out of canned goods for Canstruction 2018
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local groups built massive structures out of canned goods at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Tuesday. It is part of the Regional Inter-Faith Association's Canstruction 2018.…
Reward increased in search for Lauderdale Co. man
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the reward for Sequna Copeland is now at $10,000. The TBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the U.S. Marshals Service have all offered rewards for information leading…
Cosby sentenced to three to 10 years, appealing conviction
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A judge has told Bill Cosby that he's not entitled to bail while the 81-year-old comedian appeals his sexual assault conviction. Judge Steven O'Neill sentenced Cosby on Tuesday to three to 10 years in state prison. His…
