New business opens doors in north Jackson
NORTH JACKSON -- A new business opened its doors for the first time Friday. "Let's Wax It" held a ribbon cutting outside their doors on Murray Guard Drive. The company…
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Day care students take part in 'Seuss Parade' for Child Abuse Prevention Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day care students got a special parade Friday in west Jackson as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Children and parents from the Forrest Heights Church Day Care participated…
Man accused of shooting at dogs in viral video faces animal cruelty charge
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A horrifying video that appears to show a local man shooting two dogs has gone viral after a neighbor posted it Thursday on Facebook. Police arrested Christopher…
Crews respond to overturned car in east Jackson
EAST JACKSON -- A Friday afternoon wreck left a car overturned on Cartmell Street. The call went out around 3:15 p.m. for the two-car wreck near the street's intersection with the Highway 70 Bypass. No one appeared to be seriously…
March of Dimes 'Breakfast for Babies' brings diners to downtown Jackson
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The smell of bacon and scrambled eggs drew hundreds to downtown Jackson Friday morning for the eighth annual "Breakfast for Babies." Guests were greeted by a handful of "Celebrity servers" including…
Group sets up Prisoner of War memorial in Madison Co. Courthouse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new flag waves outside the Madison County courthouse after Rolling Thunder Inc. Chapter 6 out of Martin rides into town for a special dedication. "We went into the Mayor's Office and sat down, and it was…
Crockett Co. residents asked to be on lookout for possible burglars
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for two men they say may have been involved in an attempted burglary. Deputies say the men were last seen in the…
Jackson Police seek help in identifying theft suspects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are needing help identifying two men who are suspects in a theft of a residence on Fairfield Place. Police say that two black males entered the backyard of the residence on April 15 and attempted to…
"Chocolate Happy Hour", a sweet fundraiser for Youth Villages
JACKSON, Tenn.-Chocoholics from across West Tennessee gather at the All Suites Hotel Thursday night, for a very sweet cause. Dozens of vendors were on hand as attendees sampled some of the area's most decadent chocolate treats. Other artisans from woodworkers…
Artists showcase work as fundraiser for West TN Hearing and Speech Center
JACKSON, Tenn.-A packed house at the Neely House in downtown Jackson Thursday night as up-and-coming artists from across West Tennessee showcased their work. The event, called "Speaking of Art", featured various…
Lt. Col. Oliver North speaks in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Decorated Marine, retired Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North took center stage in Jackson, Thursday night with one goal, raise money to help students attend college. North was the featured speaker…
Former Carroll Co. deputy gets prison time for using Taser on restrained detainee
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former lieutenant with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to a federal civil rights violation for using a Taser on a restrained detainee. [caption…
Police say traffic stop yields drugs, counterfeit cash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say not wearing a seat belt got Frank Watkins Jr. pulled over Wednesday on Hollywood Drive, but he now faces more serious charges. Court documents…
West Carroll FFA hosts plant sale this weekend
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you're looking to purchase some beautiful flowers, the 5th annual West Carroll Junior Senior High School FFA's plant sale is this Friday and Saturday. Students…
Tenn. Career Coach chips in for RIFA's Career Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of Tennessee's Career Coach offered resources during RIFA's Career Day on Thursday in west Jackson. Tennessee labor officials helped job seekers create resumes and apply for more than 90,000 available jobs across the state. If you missed Thursday's event, don't worry — Career…
