Lifeguard hailed hero after saving person's life at area community center pool
JACKSON, Tenn.-Scary moments Monday at a Hub City community center, where a lifeguard is being hailed a hero for saving a person's life. It happened around 2 p.m. at the…
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UPDATE: THP confirms one dead, one injured in Henderson Co. crash
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed one person has died after the two-vehicle crash in Henderson County earlier Monday afternoon. Investigators say Jeffrey Rogers, 27, was killed in a…
THP investigating two-vehicle crash near Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened Monday afternoon. The crash happened around 2 p.m. on Highway 412, just a few miles east of Lexington. According to the THP, two people were involved in the…
Brownsville enforces city's pit bull ordinance by picking up unregistered dogs
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-Just a day after Brownsville police had to capture a pit bull after allegedly attacking a family, the department is cracking down. Monday, Brownsville police made their rounds, picking up any…
"Road Rally" tour recognizes West TN utility provider
JACKSON, Tenn.-A search to find America's greenest natural gas provider stopped in West Tennessee, Monday. Starting in Long Beach, California on an 11-day trip across the country, Gibson County Utility District was highlighted as one of the cleanest natural gas…
Accused gunman arraigned after indictments handed down
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An accused gunman was arraigned in court Monday morning, days after he was indicted by the Madison County Grand Jury. Urshawn Miller faces eight counts, each of the offenses allegedly occurring November 25, 2015. On that date,…
JMC Crime Stoppers tees-up fundraiser with annual golf tournament
JACKSON, Tenn.-Crime Stoppers held its 22nd annual Jackson-Madison County golf tournament, Monday. With a noon tee-time, golfers were treated to sunny skies and dry conditions as they raised money for the…
JMC schools supt. Ruffin announces she will not seek contract extension
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson-Madison County Schools Supt. Verna Ruffin announced she is not seeking a contract extension. She made the announcement at a budget committee meeting, Monday night. She told the committee…
Second teen charged in deadly Vann Dr. crash makes court appearance
JACKSON, Tenn-The second teen charged in the deadly crash along Vann Drive that claimed the lives of Jay and Julie Hogan last July. Markarious Searcy is officially charged on seven indicted…
Madison Co. budget committee approves MCSO budget
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- Nearly two months after the Madison County Sheriff's Office presented its roughly $21 million budget request, the county budget committee approved giving the department roughly $20 million for…
Downtown Paris celebrates 193 years this week
PARIS, Tenn. -- The fourth annual 'Downtown Paris Week' kicks off this week. Paris has been thriving for 193 years and this week marks the fourth year celebrating Downtown Paris.…
Suspect in court, accused of stealing beer in 11-day shoplifting spree
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police believe one arrest has ended an 11-day shoplifting spree where the suspect was only interested in stealing beer. Deanna Jackson appeared in Jackson City Court Monday on four…
Former Kroger fuel center employee charged with felony theft
JACKSON, Tenn.-A former worker at the Kroger on Stonebrook Place in north Jackson made a court appearance Monday. George Dawson is charged with felony theft. According to court papers, video…
THP and TDOT prepare for 2016 Bonnaroo Festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation are gearing up for a Middle Tennessee music festival that brings large crowds from all over the country. Travelers…
10 defendants in drug trafficking conspiracy sentenced
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Ten defendants indicted in a drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced. According to a press release, the defendants conspired with each other to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine, oxycodone, cocaine and marijuana. The release states they used…
