Man accused of killing ex girlfriend appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Courts gonna set you a bond of $10 million and set this for hearing," Judge Nathan Pride read from the affidavit. A week after a state wide man hunt,…
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Statewide operation aims to make Halloween safer
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Tennessee Department of Correction officers are checking on on sex offenders across the state this Halloween. "We've already had several people who have been found in violation of the registry,…
1 in custody after marijuana, plants found at Gibson County home
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is in custody after marijuana plants and drug paraphernalia was found at a home near Kenton, according to the 28th Judicial District Drug Task Force. Agents assisted by the Gibson County Sheriff's Office received…
$15,000 worth of candy up for grabs at Jackson-Madison Co. Trunk or Treat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers spent $15,000 on candy for this year's Trunk or Treat event. "All the candy that you can ever imagine will be available for all the children…
Driver airlifted in crash involving tractor-trailer carrying logs
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County man was injured in a crash Wednesday after a log went through his vehicle. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Jesse Harrison, of Michie, was injured after rear-ending a tractor-trailer on Highway…
UT tackle, former USJ lineman Trey Smith out indefinitely
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee football player Trey Smith is out indefinitely after physicians found blood clots on his lungs Wednesday, according to the university's athletic department. Smith, 19, a sophomore left tackle, will continue to receive care under…
Man charged in Obion County homicide
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is now facing charges after a homicide in South Fulton over the weekend. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Thomas Christopher Morton, 34, is charged in connection with the death of 43-year-old Pedro…
BREAKING: Police say man admits to strangling woman; now faces murder charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who was taken into custody in Chattanooga after a woman was found dead in her Jackson apartment is now charged with murder. Police say Keon Stewart, 23, told investigators he strangled Amanda Northern for five…
South Madison County families enjoy Fall Fun
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--Families in South Madison County come together to enjoy some fall fun. Grace Baptist Church hosted a Fall Festival Wednesday night for families and kids, with carnival rides,…
Police confirm shots fired at east Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police confirm they are investigating shots fired Tuesday night in east Jackson. Police say they responded to the 100 block of Cartmell Street around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police say a home was damaged by the gunshots, but no…
What's New Wednesday: The Coffee Shop
Guy and Tammy Causey have been married for 32 years. Now retired, they wanted to do something new with their free time. "We knew we didn't want to retire and do nothing.…
Trinity Christian Academy celebrates 33 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school celebrates more than three decades of education. "Heritage Week is the week we celebrate TCA's birthday," Chariss Hughes, a senior at TCA, said. "We started…
Providers mark 10 years of home health care in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare and LHC Group marked the 10th anniversary of their home health venture partnership Wednesday with a celebration at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Over the last decade,…
US Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn speaks at Jackson Rotary Club meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. Senate candidate made an appearance Wednesday in Jackson. Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn was the speaker at the Jackson Rotary Club meeting. She explained her viewpoints on topics including the migrant caravan and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett…
Tennessee governor unveils upgrades to student assessments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has unveiled new changes to improve the state's problem-plagued elementary and secondary school online testing process. Haslam announced Wednesday that TNReady will now produce faster test results, provide teachers with more resources…
