Longtime Jackson policeman retires after 3-decade career
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of Jackson's finest is hanging up his badge this week. Deputy Chief Patrick Willis is retiring from the Jackson Police Department after 32 years of service with…
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Experts: Prepare children for crowd safety before holiday weekend events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Safety experts say it only takes a few seconds to lose a child in a crowd. With thousands of West Tennesseans expected to enjoy festivals for Independence…
Condolence books give local fans chance to honor Pat Summitt
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Friends and fans of Pat Head Summitt are making certain her family knows how much they cared for the beloved coach. Brownsville and Bells Funeral Homes have guest-register…
Jackson Rotary Club names Member of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local civic club named its member of the year Wednesday. Members of the Jackson Rotary Club met for lunch and named Joe Exum as their Rotarian of the…
Scotty Moore remembered as pioneer of Rockabilly music
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and music pioneer Scotty Moore passed away Tuesday night at 84 years old. "His history will live forever, and we''ll miss…
Experts urge firework safety, compliance with laws as July 4 approaches
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Know the rules before shooting off fireworks this Fourth of July. They are banned in parts of West Tennessee, and firefighters said they could be dangerous. Paige Richardson…
Pest control companies say hot temps bring ants, fleas indoors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pests are making an appearance in West Tennessee homes, being drawn inside due to the summer heat. Pest control companies say they're busy working to combat the…
Police: Woman exposes herself inside local restaurant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is facing a charge of indecent exposure after an incident Tuesday at a local restaurant. Marilynn Corbett is accused of causing a disturbance by taking off her shirt and exposing her breasts…
New state laws taking effect this week include wine in groceries, guns on campus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Starting on Friday, consumers will be able to buy wine in Tennessee supermarkets, professors and staff will be able to be armed on the campuses of public colleges and universities and drivers will be subject to…
Family, friends release balloons in memory of Elia Hernandez
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than a hundred people came together Tuesday seeking comfort after the senseless death of a young girl. Elia Hernandez, 17, was fatally shot…
Milan police seek 2 in home invasion
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police are looking for two men accused of forcing their way into a house on Creswell Street, pistol whipping a woman and stealing a safe with…
Greenfield mayor, aldermen clash over hiring of new police chief
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- The city of Greenfield's mayor and board of aldermen went head-to-head over hiring a new police chief during a Tuesday night meeting. Their chief recently retired. Greenfield Mayor…
Strong winds blamed for towering tree falling on house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An east Jackson family got the scare of a lifetime after a towering tree came crashing down on top of their house, Tuesday evening. The owner of the…
Arrest in Sunday robbery of Dollar General store, AR-15 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police announced the arrest of their suspect in the Sunday night robbery of the Dollar General store on Kenworth Boulevard, Tuesday. Matthew Blake Hope, 30, of Madison County, appeared in Jackson City Court, Tuesday morning. He…
Top Tennessee teen takes 20th in national junior rodeo competition
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- Two local West Tennessee teens competed for national titles during the junior rodeo and one placed 20th nationally with competitors also from Canada and Australia.…
