McNairy County granted Foreign Trade Zone status
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Chamber and Economic Development team announces a new status for industry across the community. CEO Eddie Crittendon said the county is now considered…
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Safe Kids West Tenn. coalition hosts child safety seat course
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local coalition is taking action to keep kids safe. Safe Kids West Tennessee coalition hosted a first-of-its-kind child safety seat training class Wednesday. "It's…
Hardeman Co. Schools closed Thursday & Friday due to illnesses
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County Schools will be closed Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17, due to illnesses. School officials confirmed the closings Wednesday afternoon. They did not…
Longtime Jackson policeman honored for 25 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson honors a longtime policeman for over two decades of service. Lt. Jeff Shepard received a service certificate Tuesday for his 25 years of service to the…
Amber Alert still active for Middle Tenn. teenager; TBI releases more info
MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has updated the statewide Amber Alert issued Tuesday evening in the search for a 15-year-old girl. Elizabeth Thomas, 15, is believed…
Man involved in barricade situation to undergo mental health evaluation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of being involved in a barricade situation Tuesday evening in a north Jackson neighborhood must undergo a mental health evaluation. Terrance…
Police: Victim in Monday shooting has died; gunman acted in self-defense
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a man who was shot Monday at an east Jackson residence has died. The gunman reportedly acted in self-defense and will not be charged in…
Suspect barricades himself in house, SWAT team called in
JACKSON, Tenn -- With guns drawn and a SWAT team ready, the Jackson police responded to a report of a man barricade inside a home on Tuesday. "They were looking for a domestic…
First responders find decomposing body inside facility for the indigent
JACKSON, Tenn.-First responders confirm a badly decomposing body was found inside a facility for the indigent near downtown Jackson. Emergency crews were called to the Bobby Carter House along North…
Sheriff Mehr holds 25th community meeting in east Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Madison County sheriff held his 25th community meeting since taking office, Tuesday evening. This one was held at the East Madison County Community Association Center. Sheriff Mehr met with…
LANA community meets for annual neighborhood event
JACKSON, Tenn.-Members of the LANA community met for dinner and the chance to catch up with old neighbors and meet new ones, Tuesday evening. The neighborhood association held its annual gathering at…
Man on TBI's 'Most Wanted' list back in custody
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-One day after being added to the TBI's Ten Most Wanted List, a suspected killer from Chattanooga is back in custody. Jacob Evan Coyne faces charges of criminal homicide and especially aggravated robbery. Officers said a tip led them…
Gardeners concerned for cold weather's affects on plants, trees
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Alabama ag officials probe 3 possible cases of bird flu
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is investigating three possible cases of avian influenza in north Alabama. At a news conference Tuesday, Agriculture and Industries Commission John McMillan said the findings of bird flu in…
Man convicted of conspiring to kill witnesses in murder case gets 23 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another man is sentenced in the high-profile 2014 double murder of a standout football player and his stepfather in north Jackson. On Tuesday, the man found…
