What's next for newly elected officials?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bill Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Mark Green and David Kustoff were all elected Tuesday night. "I was running to take those values that we share, and to work in…
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Liquor referendums pass across West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- After the election Tuesday, residents in Lexington and Henderson County can now buy liquor in restaurants. "Finally, finally. Basically, it's about time," David Lagesse said. "It's a fair opportunity for everyone to enjoy themselves, as long as…
Jackson police seek to ID person of interest in grocery store theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a person of interest in a theft from a local grocery store. An unidentified woman left Food Giant on Christmasville Cove on Oct. 23 without paying for merchandise…
BREAKING: Sessions resigns as attorney general
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned as the country's chief law enforcement officer. Sessions announced his plan to resign in a letter to the White House on Wednesday. President Donald Trump announced in a tweet that Sessions' chief…
9 alleged Gangster Disciples indicted after Carroll Co. meth investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nine members of the Gangster Disciples have been indicted after an investigation into drug trafficking in West Tennessee, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee. According to a news release, 33-year-old Marlon…
Jackson police offer reward in Fred's robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in a robbery Tuesday night. Police say officers responded around 7 p.m. to Fred's Discount Store on South Highland Avenue. Jackson Police…
Carbon monoxide leak sickens 9 at Nashville hotel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Officials say a carbon monoxide leak at a Tennessee hotel has sickened nine people. News outlets reported the Nashville Fire Department was called out to the downtown Westin hotel on Wednesday morning. The Nashville Fire Department…
Republicans come together for election watch party
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several watch parties were held for this year's mid-term elections. People gathered at the Madison County Republican campaign headquarters in anticipation for tonight's results. The crowd ranged from young to old, with even some pets in attendance.…
After many losses, local Democratic party is still positive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a tough race for the Democratic party as many of their candidates didn't get enough votes to win. In the gubernatorial race, Karl Dean lost against Republican candidate Bill Lee. In the U.S. Senate election,…
Police investigate robbery at Fred's in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed they are investigating a robbery at a south Jackson store. Police say officers responded around 7 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a robbery at Fred's on South Highland Avenue. No injuries have…
Green projected winner in U.S. House District 7
NASHVILLE -- Republican Mark Green has won one of three open U.S. House seats in Tennessee. Green is a state senator from Ashland City who will represent the 19 counties in District 7. The district includes the population centers…
Voters approve package stores in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Voters in Huntingdon approved a referendum to allow retail package stores in the city. The referendum passed with 863 votes in favor and 546 votes against. See a roundup of other alcohol referendum results here.
West Tenn. election results roundup – Nov. 6, 2018
Below is our roundup of election results from West Tennessee for Nov. 6, 2018. Click on the county to view the results. Madison County Gibson County Chester County Carroll County Henderson County Hardin County Crockett County Dyer County Hardeman…
West Tenn. alcohol referendum results
We will add final results as they become available. Carroll County Huntingdon package store referendum - Passed - 863 votes in favor; 546 votes against Chester County City of Henderson on-premises alcohol referendum - Did not pass - 805 votes…
Blackburn projected to win US Senate race, ABC News reports
NASHVILLE -- ABC News is reporting Marsha Blackburn as the projected winner in the U.S. Senate race in Tennessee, defeating opponent Phil Bredesen. Blackburn released the following statement Tuesday night after she became Tennessee's Senator-elect: “You have sent a…
