Officials urge preparation before severe weather strikes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the threat of severe weather overnight and into Thursday officials are already making preparations. Emergency officials said some of this big issues they expect to see…
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Fugitive wanted in IN, captured in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-An Indiana man on the run since March 2014 was captured Wednesday in north Jackson. Jarrad Dennis was wanted on charges including armed robbery, assault by strangulation and narcotics possession. U.S. Marshals discovered Dennis was living in Jackson and…
'Burgers for Badges' honors officers as part of Bethel Backs Blue Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement officers enjoyed as free lunch Wednesday as a token of appreciation for their services. The "Burgers for Badges" event was part of Bethel Backs Blue…
Lane College fraternity honored with key to the city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization at Lane College got a big honor Wednesday as they were presented a key to the city. The Beta Upsilon Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha…
Freed-Hardeman study abroad group happy to be home
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Freed-Hardeman University study abroad group who were overseas when terrorists bombed the Brussels airport say they are happy to be home. "Woke up Tuesday morning to…
State officials want input on long-term waste-management plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A room full of county officials spanning from the Hub City to Memphis discuss how they can cut down on the amount of waste collecting in…
Latest phone scam hides behind popular pizza restaurant, sheriff says
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The latest phone scam attempting to get a slice of your money pretends to involve the popular pizza chain Papa John's, a local sheriff says. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke…
Man dies after early morning Madison Co. wreck
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has died from injuries he sustained in an early morning wreck in north Madison County. Roy Clint Mitchell, 27, was airlifted to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis and later died of his injuries, according…
First responders rescue driver from overturned truck after Gibson Co. wreck
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders rescued a man from an overturned truck in a ditch after a Wednesday afternoon wreck outside Trenton. The truck left the roadway and landed on…
TCAT Jackson to hold 'Scholarship Saturday' open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Jackson is welcoming prospective students this weekend for "Scholarship Saturday." The school will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday for adults to sign up for the…
2 charged in Jackson police chase, juvenile in custody
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two of the three suspects accused of leading police on a chase through midtown Jackson faced a judge on Wednesday morning. Investigators said they were trying…
11 arrested after Gibson Co. Parolee Compliance Check
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office along with other local agencies conducted a probation and parole compliance check Monday evening across the county. Top row, from left: Fair, Jones, D. Hurley, P. Hurley; Middle…
THP identifies man killed in Huntingdon crash with train
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- THP officials on the scene of a crash involving a train in Huntingdon have identified the man who was killed. Richard Gipson, 30, of Bruceton was killed…
3 suspects arrested after leading police on chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A police case through the streets of midtown Jackson puts a neighborhood on edge, Tuesday afternoon. The pursuit ended with three people behind bars, including a…
FHU students safe at home from Belgium after Brussels attacks
HENDERSON, Tenn.-A group of 19 Freed-Hardeman University students are safe in West Tennessee after their plans for a semester of study in Europe were cut short by the Brussels attacks. The group flew into Nashville International Airport earlier Tuesday. Many…
