Candidate announces bid for Jackson City Council, District 6
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another candidate is throwing his hat in the ring for the upcoming City of Jackson elections. Jerome Cephus III announced his campaign for Jackson City Council District…
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Jackson attorney faces new theft charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson attorney is facing a new charge of theft of property after an indictment by the Madison County grand jury. Angela Hopson was indicted on one count of theft of property on April 1. Records show…
Carroll County students participate in mock crash
MCKENZIE, Tenn.-- It's prom season across West Tennessee, and that means schools are gearing up to teach their students that actions have consequences. "We really want to make sure…
Man arrested after allegedly running into traffic on Highway 45
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after drivers on Highway 45 near Martin reported he was running in and out of traffic. Caleb Henry, 18, of Martin, was seen running in front of cars on Highway 45…
One dead after self-defense shooting on Martha Street
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who was injured in a Thursday morning shooting in east Jackson has died. Police have confirmed the shooting was in self-defense. Jackson police confirmed Friday that the shooter will not face charges in connection with…
2 killed, 1 injured in Hardin County crash
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were killed and another injured in a crash Thursday afternoon near Savannah. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a truck driven by 60-year-old Ricky Petty, of Savannah, crossed the center line on Highway 128,…
Local authorities arrest convicted felon on numerous charges
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.--Authorities arrest a convicted felon in possession of marijuana. Decatur County Sheriff's deputies arrested Cody Ray Kitchen in Scotts Hill, initially for an outstanding domestic assault warrant. Investigators say they found a glass pipe for marijuana, a ziplock…
CMT's 'Empowering Education' tour comes to Jackson State Community College
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Tonight is about information, but it's also about inspiration," said Jackson State Community College President Dr. Allana Hamilton. Thursday night, Jackson State Community College hosted Country…
JMCSS long-range planning committee discusses later starting times for schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board held their long-range planning committee meeting Thursday evening. During the meeting, committee members discussed an online survey for parents regarding later start times…
Madison County students graduate from 'Leadership University'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school students graduated from a local leadership program Thursday. Thirty-seven high school juniors of public, private and home schools in Madison County made up the 2019…
Distracted driving crash victim shares story with Gibson Co. students
TRENTON, Tenn. - One man wants to raise awareness to local students following a car crash that abruptly changed his life forever. Fletcher Cleaves says that crash back in 2009…
Boys and Girls Club of Jackson hosts 'Steak and Burger Dinner' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Englewood Baptist Church had a full parking lot Thursday evening. More than 250 people came out tonight for the 34th annual "Steak and Burger Dinner" for the…
Tennessee to use paper student assessments for next year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says the state will temporarily revert to paper assessments for elementary and secondary students next school year. Testing for this year begins Monday using the online version of the test as scheduled.…
Local couple donates $100k to Area Relief Ministries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee couple made a big donation to a local organization Thursday. Alivene and Leon Harris presented Area Relief Ministries with a $100,000 check today. Junior Johnson, a family friend, came to distribute the check on behalf…
Jackson voting registration deadline approaching in possible historic mayoral election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's almost time to cast your vote in West Tennessee. The city of Jackson is getting ready for what could be a historic election, but first, voters must…
