JPD hosts second 5K Andy Bailey memorial run
JACKSON, Tenn -- In 2004, Sgt. Andy Bailey, a 30 yr veteran of the Jackson police department, lost his life in the life of duty. The police department continues to remember his…
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Police: wanted man leaves trail of new crimes
HENDERSON, Tenn.--A Henderson man on the run from police since Tuesday may be leaving a trail of new crimes, according to police with the city of Henderson. Leon Johnson, Assistant Police…
Shooting in East Jackson sends one to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Police are investigating a shooting at Point-O-Woods drive. According to investigators a 15-year-old was shot in the neck. The teenage victim has been taken to the hospital, listed in…
Jackson Transit Authority makes history naming African-American new general manager
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Come out, ride with us and enjoy your ride." Jackson native Travis Franklin stepped into a new position this month with the Jackson Transit Authority that was nearly two…
'Reels at the AMP' kicks off new season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans gathered Friday night in downtown Jackson for the season's first "Reels at the AMP." This season kicked off with a screening of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." The next movie night will be Oct. 14 with a screening…
5 airlifted after I-40 crash in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five people have been airlifted after a Friday night crash on Interstate 40 in Henderson County. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. in the westbound lanes near mile marker 113, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.…
Gov. Haslam issues state of emergency due to gas pipeline burst
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam has issued a state of emergency to ensure an uninterrupted supply of gasoline following a burst pipeline in Alabama. Prices could jump as much as 20 cents in the days to come. Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia as…
Jackson Chili's to host pancake breakfast benefiting St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chili's Grill & Bar on Emporium Drive in north Jackson is having a special pancake breakfast Saturday to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. All are invited to the special breakfast that will run from 8 a.m. at 10:30 a.m. All of…
Officers say seat belt likely saved Huntingdon teen in crash with tractor-trailer
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Officers are crediting a seat belt and side airbag as likely saving the life of a teenager after a crash involving a tractor-trailer earlier this week. The wreck occurred just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday when the tractor-trailer…
Man to serve 18 years after guilty plea in 2015 shooting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A suspected killer pleads guilty this week in Madison County Circuit Court and learns his punishment. According…
Mother honors her son weeks after fatal accident
MILAN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee mother pledges to keep her son's memory alive after losing him in a car crash just weeks ago, and she's doing it in…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office warns public about phone scams
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning after getting reports about suspicious phone calls. Deputies say they've received several calls this week from people concerned about…
Tenn. among states to see higher gas prices after pipeline shutdown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a bit of bad news if you need to fill up your tank. Prices will be a little higher in the coming days because a leaking pipeline in Alabama has been shut down. Unfortunately, Tennessee, Alabama,…
2 charged in Wal-Mart thefts including $8,000 in baby formula
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people went before a judge Friday on accusations of stealing $8,000 worth of baby formula from the Wal-Mart in south Jackson. Rebecca Gilham,…
Medina police make arrests in auto break-ins
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police in Medina believe they've caught the people responsible for a string of car break-ins throughout the city, all thanks to some observant citizens. [caption id="attachment_178146" align="alignleft"…
