New robotic-assisted surgical system comes to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those who suffer from joint pain in their knees can now use a new form of surgery, one that involves a robotics-assisted system. "The NAVIO robotic knee replacement…
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Jackson Student Council holds weeklong service project
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students put their backs into it Wednesday volunteering with the Jackson Student Council. "We represent over 3,000 kids," Angela Glasgow, chair of the Jackson Student Council, said. "Our mission is…
Local electric company works to keep lights on for those affected by Hurricane Florence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hurricane Florence is quickly approaching the Atlantic Coast and is expected to hit North Carolina as a category 3 by Friday. But crews at Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation…
Inmate who walked off work detail back in custody
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County jail inmate who walked away from a work detail Wednesday morning is back in custody. Craig Shank, 35, was serving time for DUI when he walked off the detail around 7:30 a.m.…
Crash shuts down Interstate 40 near Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a crash has caused westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near mile marker 128 to be closed. According to THP, the crash involves serious injuries. The extent of those injuries is…
Suspect charged in Tipton Co. double homicide
COVINGTON, Tenn. -- A man faces charges in connection with a Tuesday shooting that left two teens dead. Deputies responded around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday and found 18-year-old Isaiah McCrory and 18-year-old Christavian Toomes dead from apparent gunshot wounds, according…
Man sleeping on roadside had half-pound of meth, deputies say
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man found sleeping in a vehicle on a roadside in Camden is now facing charges after investigators found a half-pound of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Donald Ashby, 37, was arrested after a concerned citizen…
Benton Co. Sheriff's Dept. wins brand new patrol car in drawing
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department now has a brand new patrol car in their fleet, and it didn't cost them a dime. The Benton County Sheriff's Department won a 2018 Dodge Charger during a drawing at…
Lane College Saturday football game canceled due to hurricane
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College's Saturday football game against a North Carolina team is canceled due to the hurricane approaching the East Coast. The game against Livingstone College has been canceled with a possible makeup date to be announced later,…
Tennessee man pleads guilty in woman's killing 24 years ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty in the killing of a college student during a robbery 24 years ago. The Shelby County district attorney's office said Tuesday that 41-year-old Phanhsay Phanivong pleaded guilty to second-degree murder…
Families and friends enjoy 163rd West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday kicked off the 163rd West Tennessee State Fair. "Well right now, when it's not a big crowd its joyous, fun easy to get through and just do…
Leaders Credit Union hosts 'Employee Shark Tank'
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local bank is putting a spin on the popular ABC reality show, "Shark Tank", by hosting it's very own! The "Employee Shark Tank" gives Leaders Credit Union employees the chance…
Local health care provider, ambulance service receive national honor
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- An ambulance service company and health care corporation are recognized nationally for bringing better care to underserved areas. When every second counts, Vice President of Priority Ambulance Eric Messer says…
Commercial Bank & Trust hosts luncheon to honor first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bank hosted a luncheon Tuesday to honor first responders. Commercial Bank and Trust invited all Jackson and Madison County first responders to their annual First Responders…
Jackson Fire Department remembers 9/11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September 11, 2001 is a dark day in American history. "Four hundred and 14 first responders — fire, police and emergency medical personnel — died along with 2,563…
