Family & budget friendly activities abound across West Tenn.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for ways to enjoy the winter holiday and not break the bank? Some parents said there's only a few requirements for enjoying a holiday break as…
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Alexander Elem. students end 1st half of school year on holiday high note
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of students ended the first half of the school year Thursday with their annual holiday program. Alexander Elementary School students in each class from pre-k through fifth grade…
Longtime UTM employee retires after 45 years
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A retiring worker for a local university was honored Thursday for her 45 years of service to the school. Wanda Brundige has spent the last four-plus decades working for the University of…
TBI searching for leads in deadly armed robbery at Ripley home
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- TBI agents and Ripley police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. The shooting took place around 10:30 p.m. when…
Accused gunman found guilty in 2012 shooting death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The accused gunman in a 2012 murder outside an east Jackson home has been found guilty on all counts. Craig Taylor was found guilty Thursday afternoon…
Man faces child abuse charge after 7-year-old tests positive for drugs
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies have arrested a man on a child abuse charge after a child living in his home tested positive for meth and other drugs, according to…
Person of interest in Madison Co. stabbing surrenders to authorities
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man sought in connection with a Tuesday night stabbing has surrendered to authorities, according to the sheriff's office. David Nelson, a person of interest in the disturbance at a home in the 1300 block of…
Newbern aldermen vote on fate of fire chief
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- For five hours, Chief Phillip Cottrell, City Recorder and Human Resources Manager Jason Roberts and Mayor Olen Parker were individually called to give testimony, most of which…
'Kid President' makes donation to area school
JACKSON, Tenn.-This holiday season, West Tennessee's own, 'Kid President' and Microsoft have partnered up to challenge people to upgrade the world around them every day. Wednesday, 'Kid President' practiced what he preaches…
Skip Hop Crib Mobile recall info
To find out more on the Skip Hop Crib Mobil recall, visit: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Skip-Hop-Recalls-Crib-Mobiles
Jackson-Madison Co. Library celebrates with open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library hosted dozens Wednesday for its holiday open house. Impromptu caroling was only part of the festivities for the community as the library purchased and gave…
Man arrested in Henderson road rage incident involving pellet gun
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man lands in jail after a road rage incident, police say. "It's not right and it's scary," Henderson driver Jodi Smith said after hearing a…
Accused murderer doesn't take stand in second day of trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Accused murderer Craig Taylor decided not to take the stand in his own defense Wednesday, charged with killing Devon Staten as he defended his girlfriend outside their…
THP identifies driver killed in Hardin Co. truck crash
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Troopers are investigating a deadly truck wreck near Pickwick Landing Dam. The crash happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday on Pyburns Drive where investigators say two…
Madison County to vet architects for new jail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County gets one step closer to building a new jail. A consultant made recommendations Wednesday to help with the overcrowding. Commissioners on the County Correction Partnership Committee…
