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County Commissioners React to Sheriff's Retirement
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Madison County commissioners prepare to pick a new sheriff following David Woolfork‘s resignation. “He had no other choice that he step down and stepping down at this time was no doubt the right…
Commissioners: Office of Sheriff will Take Time to Fill
This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Madison County has a new sheriff after David Woolfork announced his retirement effective immediately Wednesday. The announcement came just hours after a judge temporarily ousted Woolfork from office. Officials said Chief…
Man Injured in East Jackson Shooting
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson Police are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting and for now they are releasing no suspect information. Officers were called to the 600 block of Rich Smith Way just off the Highway 70…
TBI Arrest Two for Theft of Funds in Lauderdale County
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Tuesday, Special Agents of the TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Unit arrested Tammy Swann, age 41, in Madison County. On January 3, 2014, TBI agents arrested Tracy Kerlec, age 39, in Lauderdale County. On January 1, 2013, the Tennessee Department…
Arrest Made in Counterfeit Money Cases
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson Police Investigators made an arrest Wednesday on a man suspected of passing counterfeit currency. Investigators with the General Investigation Bureau‘s Organized Crime Unit arrested Allen Vernell Battle, 32, of Jackson Wednesday morning on the Highway 45 Bypass just…
Midtown Burglary Suspects Arrested
JACKSON, Tenn.-Two suspects have been arrested in connection with several burglaries and thefts. Two juveniles both 16, are being held at the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center. An investigation by the Jackson Police Department‘s General Investigations Bureau led to these…
Daily Sports: 2.5.14
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Sheriff Woolfork Explains Decision to Retire
This video is no longer available. MADISON CO. Tenn.,- Sheriff David Woolfork said in a news conference Wednesday afternoon the decision to retire just hours after being temporarily ousted did not come lightly. "I can truthfully say on the professional…
Interstate 40 Potholes Cause Problems for Drivers
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Potholes along Interstate 40 cause problems for drivers. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said it will take weeks to make repairs. “Bang, bang. bang, bang and everything's out of the cupboards and everything's…
Jackson Man Celebrates 102nd Birthday
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Family and friends packed St. Mary's Manor and sang along as Thomas Haley celebrated his 102nd birthday. "I didn't know I did have so many friends. Out of all my birthdays,…
Elderly Haywood County Man Dies In Fire
This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn- Smoke billowed from the house on Wednesday where a fire killed 81-year old Neal Bain and left his wife and son critically burned, the night before. "I saw a lot of…
Senate school voucher bill delayed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Senate version of a bill to create a school voucher program in Tennessee has been delayed to allow sponsors of the measure and a competing version to try to work out differences. The proposal sponsored…
Thursday School Closings and Postponements
Lauderdale County Schools Closed Thursday Obion County Schools Closed Thursday Weakley County Schools Closed Thursday
BREAKING:Sheriff Woolfork Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS JACKSON, Tenn.-Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork announced his retirement at a news conference held early Wednesday afternoon. In a letter to the citizens of Madison County, Woolfork says: To the citizens of Jackson-Madison County, it is with mixed…
