Principal shaves head after students raise money for cancer research
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Thelma Barker Elementary School made a wager with their principal — and let's just say he lost that bet. In a quest to raise $2,500 for Relay…
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Police offer Halloween safety tips as families prepare for trick-or-treating
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Along with skipping those houses with the lights out, there are other things parents can do to make sure their kids stay safe on the scariest night…
King Jewelers cuts ribbon on 2nd location in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- King Jewelers celebrates the grand opening to its second location in downtown Jackson. The store hosted a ribbon cutting party Friday. The event brought out many West Tennesseans…
Henry Co. Sheriff's Office gives away inmate-grown turnip greens
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some folks are eating well after the Henry County Sheriff's Office gave away around 200 bags of turnip greens. The inmate garden just harvested the greens from their fall garden…
UPDATE: Police investigate report of student sexual misconduct at school for deaf
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a report of sexual misconduct between students at the West Tennessee School for the Deaf in Jackson. Lt. Derick Tisdale with the Jackson Police…
Dept. of Correction officers to check sex offenders Halloween night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The state is working to keep kids safe this Halloween. The Tennessee Department of Correction will check on thousands of sex offenders this holiday season to make sure…
Guilty verdict reached for gunman in 2015 murder case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After almost eight hours of deliberations, a Madison County jury convicts 21-year-old Christopher Lyles of murder. Friday morning, the jury returned to the courtroom to view police…
Insurer accuses Memphis recording studio of fraud after fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - An insurance company that paid more than $2.8 million in claims after an arson fire damaged an historic Memphis music recording studio has now accused a rock music label company of fraud and wants its money…
Family sues Amazon over hoverboard that burned $1M house
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A family is suing Amazon for selling a hoverboard blamed for starting a fire that burned their $1 million home in Nashville. The Tennessean reports (http://tnne.ws/2eVcuWL ) that the Fox family's lawsuit says Amazon had information…
West Tenn. Healthcare pharmacist receives national award
JACKSON, Tenn.-Congratulations to one of West Tennessee Healthcare's pharmacists. Courtney Cockrill Guinn has received the 20-16 Andrew Foster Young Investigator Award on research performed while at the hospital. The honor is handed…
JMC Library holds annual "Boo Bash"
JACKSON, Tenn.- Halloween spirits were "spooktacular", Thursday at the Jackson-Madison County Library, where hundreds attended the annual "Boo Bash." The Halloween fun event brought out kids of all ages. The afternoon included…
Vigil in Whiteville for father and son killed in double homicide
WHITEVILLE, Tenn-- A family and community comes together for support during a hard time. The families of Joe Robertson, 38, and his son, Javarrie Robertson, 13, came together for a prayer service…
Former pro football player Artis Hicks talks bounties in NFL
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A book released this week focusing on the illustrious career of Brett Favre got extra attention due to a quote from one of Favre's former teammates in…
Accused gunman testifies on day two of July 2015 murder trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After two days of testimony in a July 2015 murder trial, a Madison County jury deliberates the fate of Christopher Lyles, the man charged in the shooting death…
2 murder suspects in Toone double homicide appear in court
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Almost one week after Javarrie Robertson, 13, and his father, Joe Robertson, 38, were found fatally shot inside their home in Toone, two of the three suspects…
