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Rescue squad evacuates family by boat in Haywood Co.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue squad members helped evacuate a family by boat Friday from a flooded area near the Hatchie River just south of Brownsville. A Brownsville-Haywood County Rescue Squad crew rescued a husband, wife and the wife's father…

Jackson man charged in death of 4-year-old boy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 4-year-old boy died after being left with his mother’s boyfriend, according to police. The man who was supposed to take care of the child now faces charges. Darwin Reid appeared Friday morning…

Some Jackson streets now open after flood closures

JACKSON, Tenn. -- City officials have announced that some of the streets that were closed Thursday due to flooding now have been reopened. The streets that are now open to traffic are North Kentucky Street, A Street, C Street, D Street and Ashport Road, according…

Flooding affects roads in Gibson County

TRENTON, Tenn.-Heavy rains caused significant flooding Thursday in Gibson County. In downtown Trenton, parts of the road were left completely submerged. First responders have prepared for the worst as we go into the night. "Those signs are up for a…

53rd annual "Freedom Fund" banquet announced

JACKSON, Tenn.-Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP lay out plans for their annual banquet, honoring another year of work in the Hub City. Civil rights attorney Barbara Arnwine will speak at the 53rd annual "Freedom Fund" banquet.…

Residents evacuated after flooding in Bemis

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Flooding took a toll on communities across West Tennessee, Thursday. In Jackson, some neighborhoods were left completely underwater. "It's never been this bad, I've never had to leave…

Rainwater overtakes some roads in northwest Tenn.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some roads in northwest Tennessee were starting to disappear under rainwater Thursday afternoon. Roads on the Weakley and Obion county line were inches under water, and some areas off of Highway 22 were starting to see large amounts of…

Jackson-Madison Co. Schools closed Friday due to floods

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools will be closed Friday due to flooding conditions, school officials have confirmed. All after school activities for Friday also will be canceled. Central Office will be open. For a complete list of school…

Rising floodwaters hit Jackson roadways

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City faced the aftermath of hours of endless rain Thursday morning as rising flood waters wreaked havoc on West Tennesseans. From bus drivers to flooded cars,…

Develey to bring 150 new jobs to Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Develey, a company that produces brands including Tabasco, Del Monte and Gatorade, is opening its first North American production facility in West Tennessee. Develey Corporation's Board Chairman Michael Durach…

Jackson police release list of streets closed due to flooding

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has released a list of street closures due to flooding in the city. The department asks drivers to be cautious when encountering any flooded roadways. The current street closures are: 1. Allen and Edgewood…

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