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Jackson police searching for gunman in mall shooting

JACKSON, Tenn -- After a weekend shooting at Old Hickory Mall in north Jackson police are searching for the gunman. A normal Saturday afternoon at the mall took a violent…

Second goat attack in Cedar Grove in less than two months

CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. — A second animal attack in cedar grove in less than two months leaves three goats mutilated and fighting for their lives. The Carroll County Sheriff's Department…

Teen charged in Jackson home break-in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a teenager accused of breaking into an east Jackson home and stealing thousands of dollars worth of items. Miles Harrison appeared in Jackson City Court on Monday on aggravated burglary and theft counts. The 18-year-old…

Area students display artwork at annual exhibition

HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- West Tennesseans gathered to view one of a kind pieces of art created by 6th through 12 grade students. The 9th annual west Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition consisted of 150 pieces of art work displayed out…

Safety concerns rise after shooting at Old Hickory mall

JACKSON, Tenn -- After one person is injured in a shooting outside of Old Hickory mall, many residents are concerned about their safety. Jackson resident, RJ Whitmore, said "People are just bold. Bold enough to do that in a public place…

Firefighters battle Humboldt house fire

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — At least 15 emergency vehicles swamped the streets of a Humboldt neighborhood Sunday afternoon after a house fire broke out on Annie Brooke Cove just after 4:00 p.m. "It was bad day for the owners, but it…

Community raises money for Morris family after tragic house fire

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Saturday afternoon west tennesseeans showed their support for a Weakley County family who lost two children and their home in a house fire on New Years Day. "Words can't…

UPDATE: Witnesses react to shooting at Old Hickory Mall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police confirmed one person is injured after a shooting at Old Hickory Mall. The mall's parking lot outside JCPenney was filled Saturday afternoon with police cars, an ambulance and shoppers who described the moment as scary…

West Tennessee teachers learn new strategies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning hundreds of West Tennessee teachers became students for the annual lifelines for educators workshop. Nearly 300 teachers participated in the free professional development workshop. Bethel University, Freed Hardeman, UM Lambeth, UT Martin, Union and Phi Delta Kappa…

JPD confirms 1 person injured in Old Hickory Mall shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms one person has been shot at the Old Hickory Mall. Witnesses says the shooting happened after 4:30 p.m. Saturday. JPD is still on scene investigating. There is no word if the suspect…

Tennessee preliminary unemployment rate up in December

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's preliminary unemployment rate for December rose slightly to 4.9 percent compared with November. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says total nonfarm employment in the state grew by 6,000 jobs over the month.…