Firefighters warn of deep-fried turkey dangers for Thanksgiving
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire officials offer a warning before you fire up the stove or deep fryer to cook your Thanksgiving feast. House fires almost double during the holiday, and…
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4-H students prepare Christmas decor
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local 4-H students are getting ready for the holiday season. On their day off, students painted decorations for their doors, getting out the green and red paint…
Rusty Mac Adopt a Teen program aims to share holiday cheer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In time for the holidays, the annual Rusty Mac Adopt a Teen program is under way across West Tennessee. For nearly 20 years, the program sponsored through the Exchange…
AAA offers Tow to Go service to would-be impaired drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- AAA wants drivers to plan ahead if they plan to drink this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Whether you are a AAA member or not, drivers can call for a Tow to Go ride any time Wednesday through Saturday…
Restaurants prepare Thanksgiving meals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Restaurants in Jackson prepared meals Wednesday for customers who do not want to cook on Thanksgiving. Cooks crowded the kitchen at Latham‘s Meat Company on Wednesday in…
Haywood HS student charged with forcible rape of girl at school
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Haywood High School student has been charged with raping another student by force at the school while another student helped restrain the victim. Terman Jeter,…
Catfish producer and processor expanding in Miss. Delta
ISOLA, Miss. (AP) -- A catfish producer and processor is expanding its operation in the Mississippi Delta town of Isola. Consolidated Catfish currently employs 425 people and announced Tuesday that it is adding 12 jobs. The state's economic development agency,…
Police: Safety is key this holiday weekend
MILAN, Tenn. -- As one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season begins, officers will be out in full force. They want you to know if you spot them…
RIFA encourages community to give back on Giving Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After Thanksgiving, Black Friday and cyber Monday nonprofits such as RIFA want the community to be a part of Giving Tuesday. In just one week, service projects, donations and…
Local businesses see Thanksgiving business boost
NORTH JACKSON -- With less than two days to prepare for a Thanksgiving feast, a number of local businesses are reaping the benefits. There were full parking lots at supermarkets and a…
Jackson Police Department Christmas tree honors fallen officers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heartfelt addition is now on display at the Jackson Police Department. A memorial tree honoring officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice now stands in the police department's…
Officials investigate alleged sexual assault at Haywood High School
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Board of Education is investigating an alleged sexual assault at Haywood High School, according to a release from Associate Superintendent Art Garrett. The school district…
Animal shelter in need of supplies for winter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Animal shelters said the demand to take care of cats and dogs in West Tennessee continues to grow, and it's not just a matter of their…
City reopens Carriage House Drive construction areas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Much to the relief of Hub City drivers, Carriage House Drive is back open. The road was closed to thru-traffic in October, shutting off the popular connection…
Man charged in connection with weekend shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have made an arrest in connection with the Sunday double shooting at the GoldLine gas station. Police have not charged anyone with the shooting. Brandon Cole-Pugh…
