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Highway safety officials give "thumbs down" to texting and driving

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Madison County Sheriff's Department is giving a "thumbs down" to texting and driving as they kick off their second annual campaign. They are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office during April, which is designated as Distracted…

Gusty winds topple tree onto Milan home

MILAN, Tenn.-A line of strong winds and heavy rains pushed across West Tennessee Wednesday afternoon, causing minor damages in some places. Gusty winds toppled a number of trees, including one on Lea Lane in Milan, where a large tree came…

Man indicted on charges from November jail riot

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local man was indicted Wednesday morning on aggravated riot and vandalism charges stemming from an incident at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex. Ricardo Johnson and others are accused of causing $15,000 to $20,000…

Police investigate reported shooting in east Jackson

EAST JACKSON -- Officers responded Wednesday afternoon to a shooting in east Jackson. Police are investigating after reports of shots fired into a car with people inside along Mount Street. No injuries have been reported. Multiple gunshots were fired near the…

Strong winds cause power outages in multiple counties

UPDATE - 4:30 p.m. -- About 410 Gibson Electric Membership Corporation members are experiencing power outages in Gibson, Madison and Crockett counties in Tennessee and Hickman County in Kentucky, according to the utility provider. All of the outages were caused by Wednesday afternoon’s…

City eyes no-kill animal shelter in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Humane Society could become a city-funded, no-kill animal shelter, according to Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist. The mayor said the project is still in…

Driver airlifted after morning wreck in Bolivar

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A woman has been airlifted to Memphis and two others taken to a local hospital after a Wednesday morning crash. The wreck occurred around 11:20 a.m. on Highway 64 near Walton Road in Bolivar, according to Sgt. Chris…

Firefighters respond to blaze at Logan's Roadhouse

JACKSON, Tenn. — Firefighters responded Wednesday morning to a fire at Logan’s Roadhouse. Crews have fully extinguished the fire at the restaurant on Carriage House Drive. No injuries have been reported. Kim Drive remains closed to traffic as firefighters work the…

Union to host film screening on immigration

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University is hosting a screening of the film "The Stranger" along with a discussion about a Christian response to immigration this Thursday, April 7. The workshop is titled, "Immigration: Church and Community Mobilization," and will take…

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