Truck rear-ends bicyclist on Highway 412 in east Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- A bicyclist walks away with scrapes and bruises after being hit by a truck. The truck was traveling west on Highway 412 in east Madison County when the driver…
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Domino's delivers free pizza to people with working smoke alarms
JACKSON, Tenn.--If you are prepared for a house fire, Domino's Pizza delivered pizza for free! The Madison County Fire Department and Domino's Pizza rewarded select customers who had properly functioning smoke…
Madison County firefighter honored as Firefighter of the Year
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- A tradition continued today as the Jackson Exchange Club honored their 2017 Firefighter of the Year. Kay Long has more than 5 years of dedicated service to…
Madison Co. F.D. receives special honor, recognition
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Madison County Fire Department was presented with a special honor today, being number one in community risk reduction. The county fire department was chosen out of…
Friends and family say final goodbyes to Big Sandy hometown hero Sonny Melton
BIG SANDY, Tenn. -- The mass shooting in Las Vegas hit the small town of Big Sandy hard as hundreds of people gathered together Tuesday to say their final…
Jackson man escapes house fire, Authorities investigate cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man said he barely escaped his home after it was on fire today. The Jackson Fire Department said they were called out to a house fire…
Sex trafficking suspect charged in court
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "The grand jury has indicted you and charged you with the offense of violation of the sex offender registry," Judge Don Allen said to Randall Ward in court Tuesday…
Woman charged in deadly Jackson hit-and-run pleads not guilty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman charged in a deadly hit-and-run in Jackson returned to court Tuesday. Natasha Washburn's attorney, Jeff Mueller, entered a not guilty plea on her behalf. Fed up…
Police: Homeless person found dead near downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police confirm someone found the body of a homeless person Monday night near downtown Jackson. Officers said the body was found around 6 p.m. inside a…
Local students become Best Buddies with special needs students
MEDINA, Tenn.--South Gibson High School volunteers had a special day with students. Students and staff hosted the Best Buddies match party, Monday. Volunteer students were paired with a special needs individuals to become new friends. Organizer Kevin Painter says this is…
Big Sandy community pays respects to Las Vegas victim Sonny Melton
BIG SANDY, Tenn. -- Lines of people wrapped around the Big Sandy School Monday evening all for Sonny Melton. The native was killed in the Las Vegas mass shooting protecting his wife…
Benton Co. sheriff reflects on life, legacy of Sonny Melton
BIG SANDY, Tenn. — Green ribbons and signs line the streets of Big Sandy to honor hometown hero Sonny Melton. "The entire community, I…
Tennessee launches second statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement Bus Tour
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials say they need to spread awareness of a force that is taking the lives of West Tennesseans on the road, a force that you have the…
Local hospital enhances ways to care for premature babies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hospital has enhanced ways to take care of premature babies. Tennova Healthcare Regional Jackson now has a level two NICU. This means they can care for babies recovering…
Church pumpkin patch raises money to feed needy families
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Purchase a pumpkin and help feed a local family in need. "They know us as the pumpkin patch church," First Christian Church Children's Pastor Greg Bryant said.…
