News

Truck Fire Shuts Down Traffic on I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. - Overnight traffic on Interstate 40 is shut down after a 18-wheeler caught on fire, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Troopers say it happened at 1:35 on Friday morning near mile marker 79. THP says both eastbound…

Added Police Presence at Paris Fish Fry

PARIS, Tenn.- The World's Biggest Fish Fry is underway in Paris. If you are headed to the parade Friday, be prepared to see more officers than usual. Thousands of people came out for Thursday night's carnival and rodeo. A big…

JPD Officer at Center of Rape Investigation

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police Chief Gill Kendrick confirms he has suspended one of his officers due to an allegation of rape. The officer's name is not being released because he has not been…

FHU Installs Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Alarms in Dorms

HENDERSON, Tenn.- Freed-Hardeman University said it has installed carbon monoxide detectors and alarms in all dorms on campus after a leak made three students sick Tuesday night. A spokesperson said the leak was the result of a cover being blown…

Smith Case Headed to Grand Jury

JACKSON, Tenn.- The evidence in the rape and false imprisonment case against Michael Smith Junior is now headed to the grand jury. Thursday, a young girl took the stand during his preliminary hearing and testified that Smith attacked her earlier…

MADD Talks to Students About Not Drinking and Driving

JACKSON, Tenn.-Members of "Mothers Against Drunk Driving" urge local students to stay safe at prom and graduation by not drinking and driving. MADD hosted a talk Thursday at Jackson Central-Merry High School. Experts said alcohol is the drug of choice…

Farmers Worry about TVA's New Proposed Power Lines

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Tennessee farmers said their income is at risk now that Tennessee Valley Authority has proposed to put transmission lines on their plots of land. On Thursday, farmers from Fayette…

E-Cig Users React to FDA Regulations

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- From the first day Melissa Beckham and her husband picked up an e-cigarette, she said their lives have been changed. "We never stopped craving and we went back, but then we…

Residents Help Police Confiscate Drugs and Guns

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Several stolen guns were recovered, drugs confiscated and several people are behind bars in Brownsville -- and that's just in the last week. "The last arrest resulted in several ounces of…

Area Relief Ministries Says Thank You to Volunteers

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A ministry that serves the homeless and low-income individuals took time to say thanks to those who assist with the Room in the Inn program. Leaders with Area Relief Ministries held…

Expelled Liberty Tech Student Appears in Court

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- An expelled Liberty High School student who is facing harassment charges appeared in court on Thursday afternoon. Malik Batchelor, 18, is facing a harassment-threat charge for allegedly making threatening phone calls to school administrators, a charged he…

Highland Car Accident Injures One, Slows Traffic

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person was transported to a local hospital after a car crash Thursday afternoon. It happened on the northbound side of South Highland around 1:45 p.m. Two vehicles were involved, and…

Lawmakers React to Hospital Financial Losses

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers speak up after being blamed for causing money trouble for one of West Tennessee‘s largest employers. The governor and general assembly did not approve federal funding for Medicaid, putting…

Weather

Spotlight

On Facebook