Top state trooper visits local THP district
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The state's top cop made a stop in the Hub City Wednesday afternoon to visit with his troopers and talk safety. Col.…
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Juvenile diabetes on rise; expert says West Tenn. is 'epicenter'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A rise in juvenile diabetes is affecting children all over the world and also right here in West Tennessee. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in every three…
Stolen mobile home from Alabama recovered in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A stolen mobile home from Alabama was found in West Tennessee after months of investigation, and authorities say those respobisble are still on the loose. Investigators…
High temps bring in more animal neglect calls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures become dangerously hot, officials in West Tennessee say they receive a large number of calls about animals outside in need of better care. "There are…
Officers with city of Martin, UTM practice active shooter response
MARTIN, Tenn. -- City police officers and those with the University of Tennessee at Martin teamed up Tuesday to prepare for a worst-case scenario. Officers from both departments took part in active…
Man charged with firing shotgun to disperse crowd at Lincoln Courts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have charged a Jackson man with reckless endangerment after he reportedly fired a shotgun into the air during at disturbance at Lincoln Courts. Jerrick…
Local health dept. holds fair for back-to-school vaccines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students enrolled in the Jackson-Madison County School System return to school in less than two weeks. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department vaccinated kids Wednesday so they…
Man accused of stealing $46K in jewelry from family member
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a felony theft charge after police say he stole more than $46,000 worth of jewelry from a family member. Maxwell Tyler McFarland is charged with theft over…
Update: Lexington police ID women sought in grocery store thefts
UPDATE -- Police say they have identified the women and that charges are forthcoming. LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Police are trying to find four women they believe stole over $500 worth of steaks and diapers from Food Giant. Officers believe the…
Paris receives state grant to help families to make repairs to their homes
PARIS, Tenn.-A big grant for the city of Paris is going to help families stay in their homes. Tuesday, the city received a $350,000 grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency…
Funeral services set for Kenton Mayor Virginia Davidson
KENTON, Tenn.- New details out of Kenton as the town grieves the loss of its mayor. Virginia Davidson is remembered by her friends and co-workers as a hardworking person who…
McKenzie working to end Feral cat overpopulation
McKENZIE, Tenn -- The city of McKenzie is fighting to "purr-ge" its streets of a growing problem. "The feral cat problem has exploded last year and this year," McKenzie's Mayor…
First-ever Black Lives Matter protest held in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A small group of Black Lives Matter supporters take to the streets of Lexington Tuesday to spread their message in a peaceful protest. "What the message is, black lives…
12 congressional candidates campaign in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than half of the candidates representing West Tennessee campaigned Tuesday in Jackson during a forum. Twelve congressional candidates lined the front of the room during a…
High school students send off weather balloon to land near Dresden
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Some of the top high school students from Kentucky made their way to northwest Tennessee Tuesday for a special project — a weather balloon traveling from Murray to Dresden. But…
