Red Cross honors local heroes with annual luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Red Cross honored local heroes Thursday in downtown Jackson. The Mid-West Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted this year's "Heroes Luncheon" at the Carl Perkins…
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Jackson high school grows produce to feed Madison Co. students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teresa Crouse has been teaching agriculture to students at Liberty Tech since the school opened its doors. "Everything we grow out here during the school year is…
New counseling law gets mixed reviews
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counselors have mixed opinions after Gov. Bill Haslam said he signed a bill into law that allows mental health counselors to refuse treatment based on their religious or personal…
Jackson man charged with throwing newborn puppies in dumpster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty after police say he threw a bag of newborn puppies in a dumpster outside a Jackson business. Ined…
U.S. Marshals capture man wanted on attempted murder, kidnapping charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hunt for a man wanted on attempted murder and kidnapping charges came to an end Wednesday night at a Jackson motel. U.S. Marshals captured Anthony Allen,…
Homeowner recalls moments truck plowed through 2 homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "It shook everything," Robin Taylor said as she recounts a homeowner's nightmare. "You could hear him coming." In a shocking sight, neighbors rushed to catch a glimpse…
Shelby Co. has more measles cases than rest of U.S.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Shelby County is home to more measles cases than the rest of the U.S. combined after an outbreak that began last week. The Commercial Appeal reports six cases so far have been confirmed in the county.…
Fire breaks out at vacant home in East Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Fire breaks out at a vacant home on N. Hays Avenue in East Jackson. The call came into firefighters at 5:55 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters say the fire was under control in roughly 3 minutes and appears to have…
Thousands return for 63rd annual "World's Biggest Fish Fry"
PARIS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee tradition like none other kicked off Wednesday night for the 63rd year in a row. Once a year Paris, Tennessee becomes the Catfish Capitol…
Police investigate after truck slams into 2 south Jackson homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after a truck slammed into two south Jackson homes Wednesday night. Around 9:40 p.m., police received a call for help after a truck ran into a house in the 30 block of Watlington Road.…
Dyersburg police investigating numerous car break-ins
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-Dyersburg police are investigating a string of car burglaries at multiple locations this week. On Monday, police responded to seven vehicles break-ins. All of cars had been their side window…
J-MC Library's future discussed in meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-Officials with the Jackson-Madison County Library gathered with members of the public Wednesday to discuss their plans for the future. The group discussed what the library's different organizations have accomplished…
Madison Co. deputies search for man wanted in area break-ins
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Madison County deputies are searching for a man wanted in two separate break-ins, accused of leading deputies in Madison and Tipton County on a chase. Officers said Christopher Jackson of Munford, jumped out of a moving vehicle in…
Local schools weigh in after state nixes TNReady testing vendor
JACKSON, Tenn.-- After making several calls Wednesday morning to school districts across West Tennessee, it is clear the Tennessee Department of Education wasn't so ready to administer the TNReady test across the state, causing the department to cut ties with the testing…
'Farm to Fork' event benefits school's ag program
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The West Tennessee Farmers Market and Coyote Blues are hosting a "Farm to Fork" benefit Thursday night to highlight local farmers and agriculture. The proceeds will go to Liberty Tech High School's agriculture program. Tickets will cost $60 and…
