West Tenn. voters have mixed reaction to Trump win
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee voters have mixed reactions about Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton on election night. Trump’s victory surprised some voters. “I didn't expect Donald Trump…
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Update: Fire chief says blaze at grain bin in Obion Co. is under control
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire crews are on the scene of a grain bin fire at a company near Kenton. The fire started Wednesday morning inside a grain bin…
Trump Elected President
NEW YORK (AP) - The race is over, and Donald Trump has won. He says now it's time for America to "bind the wounds of division." Trump, now the President-elect, spoke to a crowd of supporters early Wednesday at his…
West Tenn. election results roundup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Below is a list to find results from elections around West Tennessee.
Medina Mayor Vance Coleman wins re-election
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Incumbent mayor of Medina Vance Coleman has been re-elected, according to final but unofficial results. Coleman faced two challengers — Piper Jenkins, a…
West Tenn. votes 'yes' on alcohol referendums
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters in several West Tennessee cities had the opportunity this election to vote on alcohol referendums, and all of the measures passed. Residents of Henderson approved both liquor by the drink and package stores, according to final…
Kustoff wins Tennessee's 8th Congressional District
MEMPHIS (AP) -- Former U.S. Attorney David Kustoff has won the open seat representing Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rickey Hobson. Kustoff became the favorite in the heavily Republican district…
Gibson Co. voters turn out for local decisions
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Election Day is finally here, and Americans are flocking to voting locations across the nation. Here in Gibson County, poll workers tell us voters were waiting…
Trump projected as winner of Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Polls are now closed in Tennessee and the unofficial results are in. Donald Trump is the projected winner of Tennessee. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Police seek leads in west Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An investigation continues in west Jackson after gunfire rang out early Tuesday morning. Jackson police responded to the call on Gordon Street. One person was taken into custody, but…
Mother indicted for reckless homicide of 6-year-old adoptive son
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County grand jury indicted Karen Rowlett, 45, on Monday for the death of her adoptive son, 6-year-old Ethan Newman. …
Local voters say presidential race big draw at polls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters packed precincts Tuesday across West Tennessee. Voters waited in line in the rain to cast ballots at the Community Montessori School in Jackson. Christina Marshall said she…
Jackson Christian names new head football coach
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian has named the school's new head football coach after announcing the departure of their former coach on Monday. The school…
U of M Lambuth to offer courses to high school students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus will offer dual enrollment courses for the first time during the spring 2017 semester. These courses will be open to high…
Car crashes into living room of Jackson home as man watches TV
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lester Rushton lives in a quiet neighborhood in north Jackson. But on Monday night, he was in for a surprise as he was watching TV in his…
