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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…