Jackson NAACP prepares for MLK day services
JACKSON, Tenn -- It is a day Americans come together to remember a civil rights pioneer. "It's a very special time, almost sacred time for me and I hope for most…
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Brownsville police make several arrests thanks to community support
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- After a string of crimes in Brownsville, city leaders are thanking community members for their tips that have led to arrests. "If you do a crime in Brownsville,…
Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt gets $2,500 in sports gear from McDonald's
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt got a generous gift Friday of $2,500 worth of sports equipment. Even Ronald McDonald made an appearance Friday…
A look back nearly 1 year after tragic loss of Noah Chamberlin
PINSON, Tenn. -- It's been nearly one year since 2-year-old Noah Chamberlin went missing in the woods on a walk with his Grandmother in Pinson. "I think it changed all of…
Goodwill to make many Career Solutions cuts
JACKSON, Tenn. — People who need help finding work may find it even more difficult now that Goodwill is consolidating its Career Services offices. Some West Tennesseans made it clear…
Man accused of leading Jackson police on high-speed chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An attempted traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase Thursday night in east Jackson. Jerry Hardiman Jr. has been charged with evading…
Auto mechanics warn of pothole damage to vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When the rubber meets the road after the snow has come and gone, local tire shops see an increase in customers. Auto mechanics said they expect a higher…
Championship Bull Riding rodeo is this weekend in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers have an action-packed weekend planned at Oman Arena as dozens of bull riders will mount up Friday and Saturday night. Crews work Friday afternoon at…
Police say man stole Yeti coolers, chainsaws from Jackson stores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a felony theft charge after police say he stole over $1,000 worth of items from two stores before being confronted by police at a restaurant. Michael…
Tennessee lawmaker: No food stamps for candy, sodas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced legislation seeking to ban the use of food stamps to buy items without nutritional value. Republican Rep. Sheila Butt of Columbia says banned items would be those high in calories, sugar…
Accused gunman charged with attempted murder in Milan shooting
MILAN, Tenn. — An accused gunman is charged with attempted murder in a Thursday afternoon shooting that injured a woman in Milan.
Tennessee lawmakers face Feb. 9 deadline to file bills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee lawmakers have until Feb. 9 to file legislation they want to have considered during this year's legislative session. The House and Senate on Thursday completed their organizational sessions that involved electing the speakers, assigning committees…
Ruffin among 5 finalists for school superintendent in Huntsville, Ala.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Outgoing Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin is being considered for the position of superintendent of the Huntsville, Ala., City Schools, according to the school system's website.…
Madison County commissioners prepare for Tuesday's meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn-- Thursday, Madison County Commissioners met in preparation for Tuesday's January meeting. "Primarily the firing range and the resolutions been re-worked that were tabled last month," Chairman Gary Deaton…
Education Vision Committee discusses fate of Beech Bluff Elementary building
JACKSON, Tenn.- The Education Vision Committee continues to discuss the fate of a vacant Madison County school building. The committee is made up of school board members and county commissioners. One…
