Floodwaters recede from Bemis roadways
BEMIS, Tenn. -- Floodwaters were receding Friday in Bemis after many roadways had been closed. Residents who have lived in the area say they were able to walk around Thursday night but didn't…
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Worker injured in fall in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A worker has a scare Friday morning in downtown Jackson. The man was working behind the Jones Federal Building when he slipped from a ladder. We're told he worked for a private contractor's mechanical systems company. There is not yet word…
Savannah police chief on leave pending city investigation
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- While Savannah Police Chief Gary Will Jr. was on vacation, he said he got a call from city officials Thursday afternoon. "Yesterday, I was called and told…
2 firefighters reportedly taken to hospital after Humboldt house fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Crews responded to a Friday afternoon house fire and injuries have been reported, according to Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Owens. Two firefighters have been taken to Humboldt General Hospital after…
Former Martin police officer charged in theft from Anna Kate Wenz benefit fund
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Martin police officer has been arrested in the alleged theft of around $18,000 from a bank account established to benefit Anna Kate Wenz. [caption…
Man charged with tying up woman, cutting her with razor
JACKSON , Tenn. -- A man appeared Friday in Jackson City Court on accusations including holding a woman against her will at a Jackson hotel and using a razor to carve…
Crockett Co. deputy crashes patrol car while responding to call
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County deputy crashes a patrol car Friday morning while responding to a service call. Chief Deputy Eric Uselton said the officer was traveling on…
Bus tour seeking to help adults return to college visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bus tour stops by the Hub City and invites adults who want to "reconnect" and finish their degree to come out to the Jackson Fairgrounds. The Southwest Reconnect Bus Tour will be at the fairgrounds until…
Rescue squad evacuates family by boat in Haywood Co.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue squad members helped evacuate a family by boat Friday from a flooded area near the Hatchie River just south of Brownsville. A Brownsville-Haywood County Rescue Squad crew rescued a husband, wife and the wife's father…
Jackson man charged in death of 4-year-old boy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 4-year-old boy died after being left with his mother’s boyfriend, according to police. The man who was supposed to take care of the child now faces charges. Darwin Reid appeared Friday morning…
Some Jackson streets now open after flood closures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City officials have announced that some of the streets that were closed Thursday due to flooding now have been reopened. The streets that are now open to traffic are North Kentucky Street, A Street, C Street, D Street and Ashport Road, according…
Flooding affects roads in Gibson County
TRENTON, Tenn.-Heavy rains caused significant flooding Thursday in Gibson County. In downtown Trenton, parts of the road were left completely submerged. First responders have prepared for the worst as we go into the night. "Those signs are up for a…
53rd annual "Freedom Fund" banquet announced
JACKSON, Tenn.-Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP lay out plans for their annual banquet, honoring another year of work in the Hub City. Civil rights attorney Barbara Arnwine will speak at the 53rd annual "Freedom Fund" banquet.…
Residents evacuated after flooding in Bemis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Flooding took a toll on communities across West Tennessee, Thursday. In Jackson, some neighborhoods were left completely underwater. "It's never been this bad, I've never had to leave…
Woman accused of thefts from beauty supply stores
JACKSON, Tenn.-A woman is now facing charges after a 3-month span of alleged thefts at numerous Jackson beauty supply stores. Lakita Davis is facing seven counts of theft after an alleged…
