1 dead, 1 injured in fatal Weakley Co. crash
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A single-car accident Sunday near Martin took the life of one and injured another. According to a report from Lt. Brad Wilbanks of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the vehicle…
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18th annual "Parade of Ponds" raises money for humane society
JACKSON, Tenn.---With the spring weather comes outdoor decorating, and one local business is helping those outdoor lovers while supporting a good cause. Carter's Nursery Pond and Patio hosted their 18th annual…
Post office works to "Stamp Out Hunger"
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City was one of 10,000 cities to put a stamp on hunger today as part of the nation's largest single day food drive. The National Association of Letter…
Free movie nights kick off in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.---Hundreds gathered at two city parks Saturday night for the Hub City's first free movie night of the year. Dozens of people brought out their lawn chairs, quilts, and coats…
Jackson Central-Merry High School holds final graduation
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Hundreds of friends and family members filled the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 152 seniors who received their diploma during Jackson Central-Merry Academy of…
TBI arrests Ripley man on First Degree Murder charge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Ripley man has been arrested by Tennessee Bureau of Investigations Special Agents on murder and weapons charges. Jabarre Jarret, 27, was arrested Friday night and charged with on count of First Degree Murder, one count of…
Hundreds come to downtown Jackson for "Relay for Life"
JACKSON, Tenn.-Organizers said a crowd of close to a thousand has packed downtown Jackson Friday night for Madison County's annual "Relay for Life". The community came together to celebrate, remember and…
Woman shoots self in armed standoff with Jackson Police
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman remains in the hospital with serious injuries after officers said she shot herself during an armed stand-off with police in North Jackson. Officer said it…
Teacher accused of striking student, suspended, investigation underway
MIDDLETON, Tenn.-A West Tennessee teacher is out of the classroom pending an investigation from their school district. Hardeman County's Director of Schools, Warner Ross said they received reports that a high school teacher struck a student at Middleton High School…
Fallen West Tenn. officers honored in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn -- Nineteen fallen officers from West Tennessee were honored Friday morning as, one by one, their family members laid a rose on a wreath in their honor. One more name was added to the list this year. Deputy Rosemary Vela of…
11 students are first-ever 'Project Search' graduating class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration was in order in west Jackson on Friday as the 2016 graduating class of Project Search walked the stage. The 11 students were the first class to…
Marine Corps League hosts cookout for Jackson police
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Marine Corps League celebrated law enforcement Friday by offering a free lunch to local officers. The local Capt. Jack Holland Marine Corps League Detachment 735 of Jackson celebrated local…
South Side HS marks end of school year with Hawk Bash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A south Jackson school held a celebration Friday to mark the end of the school year. South Side High School honored another end to the school year with their second annual…
TBI: Officers working to find accused kidnapper's motive
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities are trying to determine why an East Tennessee man charged with aggravated kidnapping disappeared for more than a week with…
Parents react to Obama guidelines on transgender bathroom use
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The White House weighs in on how public schools across the country should treat transgender students when it comes to bathroom and locker room access. The Obama Administration…
