Hundreds lace-up for "Relay for Life" in Henderson County
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Hundreds of West Tennesseans laced up their sneakers, Friday night to help fight cancer. The American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" was held at Beech Lake in Lexington.…
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Madison Co. budget committee meets, attempts to finalize new budget
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Madison County budget committee met again Friday to try and finalize more of the county's new budget. The committee focused on finalizing the county's general fund, focusing on the…
Jackson police make two arrests in deadly January shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police made two arrests several months after a deadly shooting in west Jackson. Both suspects appeared in Jackson City Court on Friday. “It gives us…
Gibson County firefighters unveil new training facility
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- For a firefighter, the proper training can mean the difference between life and death and for crews in Gibson County, a new facility is allowing…
Crockett County Investigators search for thieves
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn -- Investigators in Crockett County are searching for thieves who broke into a home off Highway 152, Thursday. They said its one of at least 7 that…
UT Martin commemorates veterans ahead of Memorial Day
MARTIN, Tenn. -- UT Martin ROTC students raised the American flag on their front lawn. These future soldiers saluted their country and its veterans. When asked why she decided to…
MCSO winner of 2016 Battle of the Badges blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The results are in from the competition among Jackson-Madison County officers, emergency officials and wildlife agencies in a battle of donating blood. The 2016 Battle of the Badges ended Friday with the Madison County Sheriff's Department winning…
Scottish Inn shooting suspect charged Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man suspected of opening fire on a man May 20 in the parking lot of a north Jackson motel was charged Friday. Police say he fired at…
Traffic stop leads Jackson police on car chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A routine traffic stop for a minor violation led Jackson Police on car chase Friday. According to Lieutenant Gause with the Jackson Police Department, around 3:55 p.m. Friday,…
AAA projects an increase in Memorial Day travelers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The lucky Memorial Day travelers have already hit the road, but for everyone else, expect some company along the roadways. The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates more than 770,000 people will travel 50 miles or more over…
Officer charged in death of K-9 found in hot car
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- A K-9 officer faces an animal cruelty charge after a service dog was found dead in a hot vehicle. An officer from the Whiteville Police Department responded Tuesday…
Police seek public's help in Crockett Co. burglaries
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in bringing an end to a rash of burglaries experienced throughout the county and surrounding counties. Officials say thieves are breaking into homes that are…
4 Weakley Co. residents arrested, charged with drug possession
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Searches executed by Weakley County deputies have led to the arrests of four men who have now been charged with drug possession. On May 16, a Weakley County Sheriff's Deputy executed a search on 52-year-old Myron Miller's car…
10 indicted on charges of conspiring to distribute "ice"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ten West Tennessee residents have been indicted for conspiring to distribute large quantities of pure methamphetamine throughout West Tennessee. A press release states nine of the defendants were…
Road crews reschedule Friday repairs due to weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Engineering Department has announced a change in the road maintenance schedule due to weather. The Engineering Department announced Wednesday that two lanes on Walker Road, about 400 feet north of Union University Drive…
