Hundreds gather for Runway for A Cure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Cancer Society hosted a favorite event for West Tennesseans, Tuesday evening. Runway for a Cure featured fashion, food and fundraising all in the fight against…
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Accused gunman charged in Lane Avenue shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have identified the man said to be responsible for a recent shooting on Lane Avenue. Kaylen Shomari Smith was officially…
Study: Tenn. ranks ninth in nation for women murdered by men
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new ranking for Tennessee reveals a harsh truth as it relates to violence against women. Tennessee reportedly ranks ninth in the nation in the rate of women murdered by men. The rate is 1.58 per 100,000, according to…
Historic WWII aircraft on display in West Tennessee
DARDEN, Tenn. -- One of the most iconic warplanes from World War II made a landing in West Tennessee as part of a traveling museum experience. The public is welcome to…
Le Bonheur breaks ground on new outpatient facility in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center will bring care closer to home for more than 5,000 children in West Tennessee. The 30,000-square-foot, 20-exam-room facility located at 1531 Vann…
JMCSS students get hands-on fire safety training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in the Jackson-Madison County School System learned how to prevent and put out fires Tuesday. Eighth graders from Jackson Careers and Technology Magnet School…
Benton Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud for 4th time
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Holladay woman has been charged for the fourth time with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping for prescription drugs. Aleisha Wagner, 31, is charged in a Davidson County indictment with…
Gun, ammo stolen from Madison Co. deputy's vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a gun, two loaded magazines and two bullet-proof vests were stolen Tuesday morning from a deputy's patrol vehicle. The thefts happened before 6 a.m. at the deputy's home in Jackson, according…
Suspect killed in Decatur Co. was also wanted in Jackson liquor store robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man killed early Tuesday in an officer-involved shooting in Decatur County was also suspected in a Monday night liquor store robbery in Jackson. Charles Dove, 35, of…
Man found guilty of attempted murder in 2015 shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in April 2015 has been convicted of attempted murder. Michael Stitts of Jackson was found guilty Tuesday afternoon of four charges including attempted first-degree…
Hardin Co. business owner charged in $9M bank fraud conspiracy
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County businessman has been charged with participating in a conspiracy that defrauded three banks of more than $9 million. Charles Ray Smith was charged Monday in a nine-count indictment which includes eight counts of…
2 West Tenn. women face TennCare fraud charges
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee women are facing TennCare fraud charges involving prescription drugs. Amanda Pope, 37, of Martin is charged with 15 counts of TennCare fraud and 19 counts…
TBI identifies man killed in Decatur Co. officer-involved shooting
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified a man killed in an early morning officer-involved shooting. Charles Dove, 35, of Jackson was killed during an exchange of gunfire with Decatur County deputies after they responded to…
TBI investigates fatal Decatur Co. officer-involved shooting
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Decatur County. According to police, a deputy with the Decatur County Sheriff's Office was involved in an overnight shooting with…
Police investigate late-night armed robbery at package store
UPDATE -- Jackson police say a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Decatur County was suspected in the liquor store robbery. Read the updated story here. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police search for a man accused of robbing…
