Benton County debuts a triple threat against drugs
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Across the volunteer state the abuse of meth, prescription pills, and other drugs remains a growing problem. Here in West Tennessee, statistics show we have…
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Year-round school plan for JMCSS put on 'back burner'
JACKSON, Tenn.-An element of the proposed 'Vision 2020' reorganization plan. Year-round school has been put on the back burner until the 2017-18 school year...that is according to Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent…
Police search for suspects in 'Pigeon Drop' scam
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An elaborate scam targeting a specific group of Jackson residents has police searching for two suspects. Officers said it is not a new scheme but that they are…
Local NAACP holds drive for Flint water crisis victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local chapter of the NAACP is hosting a water drive for those affected by the crisis in Flint, Mich. The two-week project is just getting started.…
Tenn. lawmakers OK appointment of Medina native Roger Page to Supreme Court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The state Legislature has confirmed the appointment of Medina native Roger A. Page to fill a vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme…
Man accused of firing gunshots, hitting east Jackson house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is facing charges in connection with a gunshot fired into a house while someone was inside. According to court papers, Davonte Paige is charged with reckless endangerment for the Saturday incident…
Accused gunman charged with murder in east Jackson robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A murder suspect faced a judge Monday, more than a month after he is accused of killing and robbing a man in Jackson. Joshua Swift, 21, appeared…
UTM football player accused of assaulting officers during bar brawl
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police arrested a UT Martin football player this weekend after officers tried to break up an early morning fight outside a bar. …
Police: Suspects in flash mob theft at Huntingdon store linked to Memphis gang
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A flash mob theft takes place this weekend as around 40 people entered a Huntingdon business just after midnight and stole merchandise before fleeing, and police say some of the suspects are affiliated with a Memphis gang. "They just came…
New Michigan law eliminates 'policewomen' classification
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A new Michigan law eliminates the classification of "policewomen" from use by state police. Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed a bill modernizing existing law by removing the title from the state police list of ranks and…
Jackson NAACP branch starts "Water for Flint" project
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is asking the community to help those effected by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. In response to the crisis, the Jackson-Madison County branch of the…
Union University hosts West Tennessee Evangelism Rally
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday evening, there was an overflow of people at Union University looking to reignite their flame for sharing the gospel at the first ever West Tennessee Evangelism Rally. "Well…
Jackson-Madison County Library undergoes renovations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library may look a little different for the next few weeks as they're remodeling and rearranging to make more space. Crews are working to tile the…
Former Crockett Co. deputy and wife arrested
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Crockett County deputy and his wife were arrested Saturday. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force said Zachary Edwards and his wife, Melissa Edwards, were arrested after…
AHA "Have Faith in Heart" hosts inaugural program
DENMARK, Tenn.-- Valentine's Day may have come and gone, but Sunday afternoon, members of the local community focused on matters of the heart. "We lose one woman every minute of…
