THP honors retiring troopers for decades of service
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Lt. Cary Hopkins and Sgt. Johnny Briley will retire at the end of the year with more than 60 years of service between them to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.…
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Man faces statutory rape charge in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A man faces statutory rape charges on accusations of having sexual involvement with a juvenile female. Kenneth Fongers, 33, is charged with aggravated…
UPDATE: THP identifies truck driver killed in Haywood Co. crash
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released the name of the truck driver killed in a Wednesday morning wreck near Brownsville. Timothy Clark Jr., 30, of Jackson was killed in the…
Man injured in north Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man was injured in a shooting Tuesday night on Brianfield Drive, according to Jackson police. Police confirmed officers responded to the shooting around 8:30 p.m. The man was shot in the back, but his injuries are…
Crockett Co. Sheriff's department host church security workshop
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn -- The Crockett County Sheriff's office is making it their mission to help residents feel protected as they enter their places of worship, with a church security…
Families and friends enjoy annual Griswold Family Christmas
JACKSON, Tenn.-The 2nd Annual Griswold Family Christmas was held in downtown Jackson Tuesday night. Families and friends came out to St. Luke's Episcopal Church for a delicious dinner prepared by Royal Reed's.…
City Council members hold agenda review
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson City Council members gathered Tuesday evening for an agenda review meeting. The agenda review gives city leaders a chance to go over items to be discussed at the January city…
Savannah police captain retires after over 39 years of service
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- It was an emotional day Tuesday for the Savannah Police Department as an officer moves on to the next chapter after being a member of their team…
Witness says victim was ejected from vehicle in Highway 412 crash
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews were on scene Tuesday at a wreck on Highway 412 in west Madison County that closed part of the highway to traffic. [caption id="attachment_244231" align="alignleft"…
Salvation Army, Jackson Fire Dept. give gifts through Angel Tree program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas comes early for some local kids thanks to the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army and Jackson Fire Department passed out presents Tuesday at Old Hickory Mall in Jackson.…
Local principal kisses pig after students hit Relay for Life fundraising goal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet Wilbur, the lucky pig who got a little extra attention Tuesday at Thelma Barker Elementary School in north Jackson. Principal Tim Gilmer tells us the fourth grade classes earned…
Bent Tree Golf Course arson suspect pleads guilty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bent Tree Golf Course club house and several golf carts were set on fire more than two years ago in east Jackson. Two suspects appeared Tuesday…
Jackson officials announce holiday trash pickup schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City officials offer a heads-up for Hub City residents. The city says garbage collection the week of Christmas and New Year's will be delayed by one day. Monday's pick up will be Tuesday. Tuesday's pick up will…
Man charged with killing TBI agent returns to court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of killing a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent in Jackson returned to court Tuesday. Brenden Burns appeared before a judge in Madison County Circuit Court. He is…
UPDATE: Lanes reopened after Highway 412 crash in west Madison County
UPDATE: Both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 412 reopened at noon after a Tuesday morning head-on collision temporarily blocked traffic near Old Bells Road. Earlier story: MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews are on the scene of a wreck…
