West Tennesseans band together to end Alzheimer's
JACKSON, Tenn. — The color purple filled the Union University campus as many gathered for an important cause. Saturday groups participated in the walk to end Alzheimer's. There were 52 teams that…
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International Food and Art Festival celebrates 5 years
JACKSON, Tenn -- Today Jackson blocked off East Main Street for the International Food and Art Festival. The event began as a way to spread awareness, promote cross-cultural engagement, and…
Jackson police need assistance identifying persons of interest in ID theft case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators of the Jackson Police Department are investigating the use of a stolen credit card and the theft of identity. Jackson Police need assistance identifying these persons of interest. On Sept. 14, surveillance video captured a black…
Police have 2 people in custody connected to a shooting of a civic leader in Tennesse
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police have taken into custody two people who were in a truck matching the description of a vehicle connected to the shooting of a civic leader in Tennessee, but they haven't been charged with the killing.…
Pet of the Week: Jewel
Say hello to Jewel! Jewel is a big, goofy, beautiful girl who loves people, toy and her chew bones. Jewel is a brindle girl, around 5 years old and is…
Haunting scarecrows bring more business to downtown McKenzie
McKENZIE, Tenn. — A West Tennessee city is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early this year. With a change in the weather comes a change haunting McKenzie's downtown square. Cindy…
State education commissioner visits Crockett County schools
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Alamo City School and Bells Elementary School welcomed Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen to their schools Friday afternoon. Students lined the halls in anticipation of her arrival, some…
Martini party benefits Redemption Road Rescue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends, families and volunteers gathered Friday in downtown Jackson for a party to benefit a local horse rescue. It's all for the fifth annual "Make it Shake it…
TN Suicide Prevention Network hosts conference in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers are promoting suicide prevention across West Tennessee. The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network held a conference Friday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. They have multiple conferences every year across the…
TBI adds Middle TN homicide suspect to Top 10 Most Wanted
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added a Middle Tennessee homicide suspect to their Top 10 Most Wanted. Kirby Gene Wallace, 53, is wanted by the Stewart County Sheriff's Office on multiple charges including first-degree…
Madison Co. Criminal Justice Complex could cost almost $50 million
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The expansion of the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex could now cost almost $50 million. "We eventually, finally came down to a recommendation to what we need to…
Crash downs utility pole on North Parkway; area closed to traffic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are urging drivers to avoid a busy Jackson street after a traffic crash leaves a utility pole down. The one-vehicle crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Friday near the intersection of North Parkway and Conalco Drive, according…
Milan HS band director arrested on sexual battery charge
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police arrested the Milan High School band director on Thursday, according to investigators. John Scruggs faces one count of sexual battery by an authority figure, according…
Memphis civic leader, former Pinnacle Airlines CEO shot dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A civic leader and former airline executive was alone when he was fatally shot in downtown Memphis, and authorities are investigating whether he was killed in a robbery or as part of a "personal vendetta," police…
Report: Crime in Jackson has decreased
JACKSON, Tenn.--In an article written by Security Choice a company focused on ADT Home Security Consultations. Jackson's crime rate dropped 2.35 percent between 2006 and 2016. Some people who live in…
