State officials want input on long-term waste-management plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A room full of county officials spanning from the Hub City to Memphis discuss how they can cut down on the amount of waste collecting in…
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Latest phone scam hides behind popular pizza restaurant, sheriff says
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The latest phone scam attempting to get a slice of your money pretends to involve the popular pizza chain Papa John's, a local sheriff says. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke…
Man dies after early morning Madison Co. wreck
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has died from injuries he sustained in an early morning wreck in north Madison County. Roy Clint Mitchell, 27, was airlifted to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis and later died of his injuries, according…
First responders rescue driver from overturned truck after Gibson Co. wreck
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders rescued a man from an overturned truck in a ditch after a Wednesday afternoon wreck outside Trenton. The truck left the roadway and landed on…
TCAT Jackson to hold 'Scholarship Saturday' open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Jackson is welcoming prospective students this weekend for "Scholarship Saturday." The school will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday for adults to sign up for the…
2 charged in Jackson police chase, juvenile in custody
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two of the three suspects accused of leading police on a chase through midtown Jackson faced a judge on Wednesday morning. Investigators said they were trying…
11 arrested after Gibson Co. Parolee Compliance Check
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office along with other local agencies conducted a probation and parole compliance check Monday evening across the county. Top row, from left: Fair, Jones, D. Hurley, P. Hurley; Middle…
THP identifies man killed in Huntingdon crash with train
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- THP officials on the scene of a crash involving a train in Huntingdon have identified the man who was killed. Richard Gipson, 30, of Bruceton was killed…
3 suspects arrested after leading police on chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A police case through the streets of midtown Jackson puts a neighborhood on edge, Tuesday afternoon. The pursuit ended with three people behind bars, including a…
FHU students safe at home from Belgium after Brussels attacks
HENDERSON, Tenn.-A group of 19 Freed-Hardeman University students are safe in West Tennessee after their plans for a semester of study in Europe were cut short by the Brussels attacks. The group flew into Nashville International Airport earlier Tuesday. Many…
Local radio station makes life-saving donation to city, county emergency personnel
JACKSON, Tenn.-Emergency personnel in Madison County are now better equipped to save lives on the scene of a medical emergency thanks to a donation from local radio station NewsTalk 101.5. The station's parent company, the Wireless Corporation donated 16 AED's,…
School budget committee meets about spending plan post Vision 2020
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For some school board members, Tuesday's budget meeting brought more questions than answers when it comes to money they thought would be saved once Vision 2020 was…
Vehicle flips in Old Humboldt Road crash
NORTH JACKSON -- A Tuesday afternoon wreck slightly injured one and tied up traffic in north Jackson. The 19-year-old driver did not suffer serious injury when the vehicle flipped on Old Humboldt Road. She was transported for treatment. Emergency crews worked the crash…
Local DAR chapter honors Vietnam veterans
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The service, sacrifice and achievements of Vietnam veterans were honored Tuesday at Madison County Courthouse. The Vietnam War Commemoration 50th Anniversary event was held at 2 p.m. on the…
Chester Co. Library offers mobile hotspot rental
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local library has new technology to make it easier for residents to access the Internet. The Chester County Library bought four mobile hotspots that can be checked out free…
