Henderson Co. woman accused of sexual contact with inmate
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson County woman is charged with sexual contact with an inmate. "They were calling each other baby, honey, beautiful," Capt. Tracey…
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Police seek to ID suspect in jewelry store theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a theft of more than $7,000 worth of jewelry from a store in the Old Hickory Mall. On March 26, a man snatched $7,300 worth of…
Reality TV celebs talk bullying at Scotts Hill High School
REAGAN, Tenn. -- Reality television celebrities visited Scotts Hill High School on Friday to talk about bullying. X-Factor season one top-six finalist Drew Ryniewicz, season 10 American Idol top-eight boys finalist Robbie…
Officers nab out-of-state fugitive at Paris motel
PARIS, Tenn. -- Officers arrested a fugitive wanted in Texas and Florida after getting word he would be in the Henry County area. Michael Andres…
TN State Parks offers volunteer events for TN Promise students
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks and Natural Areas are offering a variety of volunteer events on Saturday, April 16, to help TN Promise students log in community service hours. Nearly 60 projects are planned which may include clearing brush…
First case of Zika reported in Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials are reporting the first case of Zika virus in Shelby County. The Shelby County Health Department said Thursday that the person with the virus traveled to one of the countries where Zika is prevalent.…
$10,000 grants available for middle school PE
JACKSON,Tenn.-- For the sixth year, Blue Cross Blue Shield is giving away $200,000 for Physical Education in the Volunteer State. As part of the "Shape The State" program, 20 schools will win $10,000 each. Dawn Abel, the director of community…
Community celebrates Deputy Matthew Doty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans gathered to say 'goodbye' to a protector and servant. It has been just less than a month since Madison County Deputy Matthew Doty died in…
U of M Lambuth hosts 'What's Next, Jackson?' concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Concert organizers on the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus are hosting what they hope to be Jackson's next big musical hit. Several up-and-coming bands will perform at Thursday night's first-ever What's…
Local lawmaker weighs in on controversial legislation
NASHVILLE -- Some controversial bills are currently getting attention in the state legislature. A bill that was recently revived would require public school students to use restrooms that match their sex at birth regardless…
High-speed chase from Milan to Medina lands 2 in jail
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A high-speed car chase leading law enforcement from Milan to Medina lands two people in jail. Officials say the car chase started at the Wal-Mart in Milan where…
Hearing rescheduled for men charged in Jackson police chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A court appearance for two of the three suspects accused of leading police on a chase through midtown Jackson has been rescheduled. John Martin,…
Local group gives $2K donation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "A person is a person, no matter how small." That's the theme for Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.…
'Boots, Bands & Bingo' benefit kicks off Friday night
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Preparations for a night of "Boots, Bands and Bingo" were under way Thursday in Denmark. One of the Jackson Service League's biggest fundraisers kicks off Friday night at Snider…
Officers ask public for help finding woman they say fled through window
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers are asking the public to help them find a woman wanted on two outstanding warrants for probation violation. Cheryle Anne Baughn evaded officers through a window when they tried…
