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16 pounds of fentanyl seized in Haywood County traffic stop

A routine traffic stop of a tractor trailer early this morning led to the seizure of 16 pounds of fentanyl and a large bottle of liquid Xylazine.

Re-entry job fair helps people with criminal records find work

The American Job Center hosted a re-entry job and resource fair at Jackson State Community College.

RIFA honors volunteers at annual appreciation event

RIFA held its annual volunteer appreciation event at Baker Bros Barbeque downtown Tuesday.

Man convicted of raping daughter over 5 years in Haywood County

On April 21, 2026, after a two-day jury trial in the Circuit Court of Haywood County, Defendant Miguel De Jesus-Flores was found Guilty of all Counts in the indictment: Two Counts of Rape of a Child, Three Counts of Rape, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, and Incest.

Madison County man sentenced to 5 years in prison for possession of child pornography

Jonathan James Moore, 58, of Jackson, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography. D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.

Fire damages apartment building in Lexington

A fire broke out before 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Natchez Trace Village Apartments in Lexington.

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic.

3-car collision involving 18-wheeler reported in West Jackson

The Jackson Police Department is advising motorists to avoid an area of North Parkway and the 45-Bypass Northbound following a three-car collision.

Selmer Middle cafeteria employee charged after alleged assault of student

A Selmer Middle School lunch staff member has been charged following assault allegations.

Special ed. student suffers carpet burn after being dragged by Selmer Elementary employee, sheriff’s office says

The McNairy County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a school employee accused of dragging a student with special needs.

‘God is good’: Mother and son reunite after 20 years at surprise birthday party

A surprise birthday party in Louisiana turned into a reunion when a mother and her son were brought back together after spending nearly two decades apart.

MIDDAY GUEST: Jackson's Got Talent winner

Olivia Heimke joined our show to talk about the her most recent accomplishment, winning Jackson's Got Talent.

Wienermobile chauffeurs students to prom

A group of high school students in Kansas rode in style to their prom, arriving in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

‘I was shaking’: Stampede at South Carolina rodeo event leads to multiple injuries, arrests

A night meant for fun turned into chaos, leaving several people injured after a stampede of horses suddenly charged through part of the crowd at a rodeo and concert.