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…
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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…
First lady Chrissy Haslam visits West Tennessee students
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- First lady Chrissy Haslam was in West Tennessee on Tuesday visiting schools with a mission — to encourage students to read more in and out…
Police arrest 3 after west Jackson chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers took three suspects into custody Tuesday afternoon after a traffic stop that led to a chase through a west Jackson neighborhood. According to Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser, the incident began when the department's gang unit and…
Jackson City Councilman Ernest Brooks eyes house seat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four-term Jackson City Councilman Ernest Brooks II is interested in running for the Tennessee State House of Representatives in the upcoming August 4 Democratic Primary, according to a…
Madison Co. firefighters hold extinguisher classes
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local firefighters are teaching West Tennesseans how to use a fire extinguisher. County employees benefited Tuesday from classes hosted by the Madison County Fire Department. They were taught a technique…
Jackson church prepares water donation for Flint, Mich.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church got to work Tuesday spreading what they call the fortune of residents here in the Hub City. Members of the…
JMCSS looking to hire with Talent Discovery Days
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for work? The Jackson-Madison County School System is hiring. “Bring your A-game, because we are looking to hire people,” JMCSS Chief Human Capital Officer Tiffany Green said. The district will host the first of two scheduled…
UC police: Woman nearly hit officer with car, charged with DUI
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A woman is facing DUI and reckless endangerment charges after nearly running over a police officer Monday night, according to a police report. Anne Marie Calderaro, 34, of Gleason…
