Madison Co. commissioners approve budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners approved a $189 million budget Friday for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will get nearly $21 million, a more than 6…
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Police: Man stole cash from St. Jude donation box at Martin restaurant
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A Weakley County man is charged with theft after police say he stole cash from a St. Jude donation box at a Martin restaurant. …
Jackson police dept. announces promotion of Deputy Chief Tyreece Miller
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser announced Friday that he has promoted Tyreece Miller to deputy chief of police. Deputy Chief Miller is a Jackson native and joined the…
Wine sales start in Tennessee grocery stores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From boxed to bottled, hundreds of Tennessee grocery stores are now selling wine. "When I was here earlier this week, the signs were up and said they…
Crews respond to burning vehicle along I-40 in Decatur Co.
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews responded Friday morning to a burning vehicle along Interstate 40 in Decatur County near the Benton County line. The vehicle caught fire near mile marker 125, according to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher. Lt. Brad…
'We Back Pat' memorial shirts will fund Pat Summitt Clinic
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Volunteer fans have a new way to "Back Pat Summitt" and Tennessee's work to cure Alzheimer's. Memorial shirts for the Pat Summitt Foundation are now on sale, and 100 percent of proceeds will go toward the Pat Summitt…
Madison Co. commissioners vote to ask for historians' resignation
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Commissioners voted during their Friday meeting to ask the Madison County historian for her resignation. According to an incident report, Linda Higgins was led out of a meeting of the Tennessee Historical Commission earlier this week at…
Park Service uses 'CSI' tactics in response to bear attacks
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- In what amounts to an innocence project for bears, National Park Service rangers are turning to modern forensic technology, including DNA evidence, to make sure they don't kill the wrong bear when a human is attacked…
McKenzie Mayor, board of alderman approve new budget
McKENZIE, Tenn.-The McKenzie mayor and board of alderman gathered Thursday to approve next year's budget. The board passed a balanced budget, coming in at around $6.9-million. The city had more sales…
Local grass fire started by fireworks; officials prepping for fireworks emergencies
TRENTON, Tenn.---A grass fire in Trenton was started by fireworks gone bad according to local firefighters, and with the dry weather we have been experiencing, fire officials are concerned about…
Generals fans paint the ballpark purple in support for Alzheimer's
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds attending the Jackson Generals game traded in their green and white for purple Thursday evening. Everyone who came out decked out in purple was able to get into…
Experts urge firework safety for pet owners during holiday weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, but it can also be an overwhelming experience for your pets. They can be terrified by the booming…
Madison Co. official involved in altercation during meeting
JACKSON, Tenn -- A Madison County official is named in an altercation on the University of Memphis-Lambuth campus. According to an incident report, an argument led to Linda Higgins being led…
Jackson man's latest theft charges waived to grand jury
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man charged with stealing from a local store while free on bond on similar counts returned to court Thursday for a hearing on his latest charges. [caption id="attachment_165169" align="alignleft"…
3 businesses relocate after destructive fire in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Three West Tennessee businesses are forced to relocate following a destructive fire. "We'll try to get out what we can," Jacinda Chapman with the Salvation Army…
