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Animals lovers enjoy exotic pet expo

JACKSON, Tenn -- Animal lovers flocked to the Jackson Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon for the return of the exotic pet expo. Organizers say more than 50 vendors came from all over to…

Police search for suspect in shooting that killed teenager

JACKSON, Tenn. — Rain falls steadily over a neighborhood in west Jackson, but residents say the night before brought an even bigger storm. "It's terrible, but we definitely have gang…

Police investigate death on Raintree Cove; seeking person of interest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Jackson police responded to a report of a shooting on Raintree Cove. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-male who had been shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital by ambulance, where he…

EXCLUSIVE: Former JMCSS teacher, terminated by school board, speaks out

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former special needs elementary school teacher says there are two sides to every story after being fired from the Jackson-Madison County School District Thursday night. Board members…

Milan police investigating late evening shooting at apartment complex

MILAN, Tenn.--Milan police are investigating a Friday night shooting that left a Carroll County man dead. According to Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, officers were called to the Heritage Villas Apartment Complex, located on Reasons Boulevard in Milan around 8:30…

Jackson-Madison Co. Health Department offers free flu shots

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Health Department offered free flu shots to interested residents for "Flu Shot Friday." Across the state, clinics are offering free flu shots at health departments…

Henry Co. Sheriff's Office makes traffic stops for 'random acts of kindness'

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office made traffic stops across the county Friday, but some of those stops were not for the reasons you think. Deputies with the Henry County Sheriff's Office made some random acts of…

Decatur Co. hospital continues fight to stay open with potential offer from buyer

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — After months of an uncertain future for Decatur County General Hospital, employees and residents are learning the lifeline for so many might be here to…

Man charged with murder, arson, abuse of corpse appears in court

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a full morning of arraignments Friday in Henderson County Circuit Court, but the biggest of the day was Buddy Ray Small. "Allegation of first-degree murder, arson and abuse of a corpse," Judge Roy Morgan…

Pickwick Southside School takes on 'Great Kindness Challenge'

COUNCE, Tenn. -- "The Golden Rule is treat others the way you would like to be treated," Jasmin Goeppert, a third grader at Pickwick Southside School, said. At Pickwick Southside School,…

Fincher dropping out of race for Corker seat in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher says he's dropping out of his race for the Senate and thinks incumbent Bob Corker should change his mind and get in the race. Fincher has been opposed by U.S. Rep.…

Man accused of threatening, robbing woman at east Jackson home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of kidnapping and robbing a woman at gunpoint last week was arraigned Friday in Jackson City Court. Rondrez Billings, 33, is charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping. Court documents say the alleged victim…