Lawmakers begin session with Insure Tennessee supporters
NASHVILLE -- The 109th General Assembly is back in session for the new year with many ideas on the table for legislators to sort through. Rep. Johnny Shaw of Bolivar…
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Jackson police investigate Monday night shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Neighbors on North Fairgrounds and Hatton streets say gunfire and police sirens woke them up around 11 p.m. Monday. The Jackson Police Department says there was at least…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office hosts 1st community meeting of 2016
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office will host its first community meeting of the new year Tuesday evening. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at Oakfield Baptist Church. The…
Tenn. lawmakers reconvene for legislative session
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee lawmakers are back at the state capitol for the second session of the two-year 109th General Assembly.
Gibson Co. school officials consider new Medina elementary
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Schools system leaders are weighing options on how to best accommodate the growth of Medina's schools, including the possibility of a new elementary. The Gibson County Special School District will meet Thursday at the Yorkville School…
4 charged in robbery of pizza delivery worker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four people are facing charges in the weekend robbery of a pizza delivery worker. Top row: Borham, left, and Etheridge; Bottom row: Porter, left,…
Jackson police investigate Monday night shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. — Police are investigating a Monday night shooting near downtown Jackson that left one victim with serious injuries. The shooting occurred in the area of Hatton and North Fairgrounds streets, according to the Jackson Police Department. The victim…
Missing Weakley Co. woman found dead
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office has confirmed that a missing Weakley County woman has been found dead. Investigators say 57-year-old Cynthia Rainey was reported missing Sunday night. Rainey was found just after…
McNairy Co. to host job outreach event
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.- The state of Tennessee said there are more than 90,000 jobs available across the state and they are just a click away. This Wednesday, from 10 a.m.…
McNairy Co. storm damage more than $1 million
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- It has been nearly three weeks since an EF-4 tornado touched down in Selmer. As volunteers and first responders worked to clean, they were also adding…
Weakley Co. deputies ask for help to find woman
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-The Weakley County Sheriff's Department is asking for help finding a woman who has not been seen since last night. Investigators did not release a picture of Cynthia…
Bolivar police investigate first homicide of 2016
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar police responded Friday night to the city's first homicide of the year. Neighbors along Lafayette Street said they heard a gunshot around 7:30 p.m. Friday but didn't realize what had happened until police…
Fire officials offer tips for space heater safety
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you own a space heater, fire officials have safety reminders that are worth hearing again. According to Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner, most fires caused by heaters…
Local groups provide shelter to those in need during winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A recent plunge in temperatures has local organizations working to take in as many people in need as they can during the cold nights. Area Relief Ministries offers shelter to…
Madison Co. Commission to vote on referendum regarding JMCSS expansion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A referendum on the Jackson-Madison County School System's building new schools is on its way to the Madison County Commission. The Legislative-Resolutions Committee unanimously approved bringing a non-binding referendum to…
