Woman rescued by JFD after being trapped in car
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Family members of the woman who survived a car crash are calling it an Easter miracle. They say they are thankful she's still alive. "It's a blessing in itself," said…
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"Eggsplosion" in North Jackson draws hundreds for non-traditional egg hunt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church hosted an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, but it wasn't a traditional hunt. SoulQuest Church hosted an "Eggsplosion" course Saturday morning, an obstacle Easter egg course where kids had…
JPD K9 Unit receives donation for new K9's protective vest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people know there's a huge dog show in town, but Saturday there was a different category presenting. The Jackson Police Department's K-9 unit held a demonstration Saturday…
Witness describes Medina car trapped in power lines
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Around 11:30 Friday night, Jeff Wilson and his family woke up to an unbelievable scene outside their Medina home. "Daughter and I come out to see a bunch of fire trucks, and then we see a car on…
"Running for a Dream" helps women take new strides in life
JACKSON, Tenn.---Runners are helping women take new strides in life and repair their broken dreams. "When I got here everything changed and it was like another perception of life," Meredith Gatlin…
11-year old girl severely injured in Memphis shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Memphis say an 11-year-old girl severely injured in a shooting at an apartment was apparently shot accidentally by another child. Memphis police spokeswoman Sgt. Karen Rudolph says in a release the investigators believe another…
Women arrested for taking down U.S. and TN Flag
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) - A woman has been arrested after an off-duty deputy reported to Tennessee State Park Rangers he saw her take down the U.S. and Tennessee flags at Red Clay State Park, place them on the ground and…
Update:Woman rescued from car dangling on utility pole
MEDINA, Tenn.-- A woman could be seen sitting in a car dangling from a power pole for nearly two hours early Saturday morning. Medina Firefighters worked nearly two hours to…
Car tangled in power lines, driver trapped
MEDINA, Tenn. -- First responders in Medina are attempting to rescue a woman after her car became tangled in electrical wires. Officials say the accident happened on the corner of West Church Street and Second Street around 11:30 p.m. Friday…
Fire destroys family business in downtown Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. -- A fast moving fire rips through a building in downtown Selmer Friday night, gutting a family business. The blaze raged on for more than an hour sending multiple area fire departments rushing to make sure it didn't…
Police investigate shots fired into east Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gunfire erupted in east Jackson, Friday night. Police said the gunman aimed at a house near the intersection of North Royal Street and Garneal Street. Officers were called to the area at 8:38 p.m. to investigate shots…
Community members spend Good Friday marching against crime
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Good Friday, several Hub City residents chose to spend the holiday together, taking a stand against crime. About a dozen people gathered late Friday afternoon to march along…
Fire in downtown Selmer destroys at least 1 building
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire officials say a Friday evening blaze that destroyed at least one building in downtown Selmer is now under control. A fire chief on scene said no injuries have been reported and that the fire was…
Thousands expected to spend Easter weekend at the ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers roll in supplies Friday and set up a stage in the middle of a minor league baseball field. A crowd will be gathered not to cheer on…
Local businesses gear up for Easter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many families celebrate their holiday weekend with a big, home-cooked Easter meal, for those who don't want to spend all weekend in the kitchen, many local businesses are stepping in — and…
