Firefighters rush to car fire in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Fire Department responds to a car fire in north Jackson Thursday night. Fire crews said when they arrived at the Sam's Club gas pump on Emporium Drive, a…
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City shuts down local apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, building inspectors visited Belmont apartments to make sure they were up to code. While the owner of the building was not happy about the unannounced inspection, residents…
Local high schools add officers as security
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- "We have an officer on campus every day," Greg Martin, Director of Schools for McNairy County, said. That is thanks to a grant given to McNairy County…
West Tennesseans help with Hurricane Relief Efforts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the wake of Hurricane Michael, West Tennesseans are volunteering to help their neighbors. Tim Cook, from Atoka, is working with Southwest Electric Cooperation to restore power to the…
A former West Tennessean decides to stay in his Florida home during Hurricane Michael
DESTIN, Florida-- Hurricane Michael forced many to evacuate, but some decided to ride it out. "I built this house 13 years ago, and I'd already been through 2 storms so I…
Seniors gather for annual Senior Olympic games
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You're never too old to have fun as area seniors gathered at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park for the Senior Olympics, Wednesday. The group had a chance to let lose…
Law enforcement agencies get forensic training
DENMARK, Tenn. -- "Things are not always what they seem. That's why law enforcement agencies trained with the Middle Tennessee Forensic Center on cases involving death on Tuesday. "Because of the changing in crime, and how crime is committed, and…
Tragic NY limousine crash puts spot light on regulations in West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Investigators are calling a limousine crash in New York one of the deadliest U.S transit accidents in nearly a decade. The accident has officials in West Tennessee taking…
Jackson family waits out Hurricane Michael for wedding
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "My sister was getting married on the beach in Ft. Walton, actually Thursday," Abby Lenard, who lives in Jackson, said over FaceTime. But, thanks to Hurricane Michael those…
TBI: Dyersburg youth softball coach charged, accused of sending inappropriate photos to underage girls
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of investigation have obtained indictments for a Dyersburg man who stands accused of exposing at least two girls he coached on a youth softball team to inappropriate photographs. TBI agents began…
Dyersburg man arrested, charged with taking inappropriate photographs of a minor
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Dyersburg man, who stands accused of taking inappropriate photographs of a minor. TBI agents began investigating Zachery Ryan Permenter on April 20. During…
Carroll County business struggles after receiving eviction notice
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Campbell Arms Manufacturing Company say they have been battling with the McKenzie Industrial Development Board over being evicted from their location in the Industrial Park.…
Students, community gather for 'For Freedoms' panel discussion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of students and community members gathered in the Lambuth Chapel Tuesday night for a panel discussion. It is all a part of the "For Freedoms" project. The topic of discussion was "What does freedom from fear…
Jackson firefighter selected Firefighter of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club honored a local firefighter as part of their annual 'Firefighter of the Year' Award. Jackson Firefighter Paul Cook was selected as this years 'Firefighter of the Year' for his community service efforts. Cook…
Donate Life Tennessee raises awareness for organ and tissue donations
JACKSON, Tenn.--The need for organ donations to help save lives is the focus of an effort across Tennessee for those who have and want to help. The Driver Services Division, in partnership…
