Faculty member, students charged after drugs found at West TN school
SOMERVILLE, Tenn. -- Multiple students and a faculty member are facing charges after drugs were found at a local school. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says around 8:30…
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Newbern Police arrest Murfreesboro man accused of aggravated rape
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Police in Newbern have arrested a Murfreesboro man on charges including aggravated rape. Authorities confirm 38-year-old Michael Crittendon was taken into custody Wednesday after warrants were issued for his…
Republican Mike Johnson is the new speaker of the House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson is the new speaker of the House, but the ally of Donald Trump inherits many of the same political problems that have tormented past GOP leaders. When the House convenes Thursday it will be…
Maine's governor says at least 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor says at least 18 people were killed and 13 were injured in shootings in Lewiston. Gov. Janet Mills made the remarks at a press conference Thursday. She said the state will “deploy all available…
BBB warns of online ticket scams
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Better Business Bureau is warning locals to be on the lookout for a new scam that is arising. This time it deals with purchasing event tickets online.…
Town and Country marks 55 years of service
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A local company is celebrating over half a century of business in the area. Town and Country Realtors are celebrating 55 years of servicing the West…
Air Evac Lifeteam celebrates 25 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. – Air Evac Lifeteam celebrated 25 years of service to the City of Jackson. A reception took place at the hangar, located at 54 Medical Center Drive, for…
USJ team gets send off from community
JACKSON, Tenn. – A community is saying goodbye and good luck to one local team as they head off to play. There was a send off Wednesday at the…
Grant provides Jackson officers with updated victim info cards
JACKSON, Tenn. – Local leaders gathered to announce the use of a new Community Impact Grant. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee has partnered with WRAP to create a new project for…
Alamo woman becomes finalist for FFA top achievement award
ALAMO, Tenn. – A local woman is one finalist for this year's Future Farmers of America top achievement award. Lainey Hutchison, from Alamo, is one of four finalists for the American Star…
City of Jackson begins leaf pickup for the season
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson's city-wide leaf pickup season is now underway. The City of Jackson's grounds keeping began collecting leaves Wednesday morning. During this time, crews swept the…
'Getting Fit for a Cure' event to be held in Jackson in November
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event could have your heart pumping for a good cause. The Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Jackson, TN, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., will present "Getting Fit for a Cure" on November 4. Attendees are…
Hand-stitched quilts returned to Hornbeak family after nearly 50 years
HORNBEAK, Tenn. -- After a cross-country trip and nearly half a century, one local family is celebrating the return of some extra-special items. Earlier this month, California residents Kate Squire and…
'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor for Black filmmakers who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in the 1971 action movie “Shaft” and several sequels, has died. He was 81. Roundtree’s longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, says the…
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital receives prestigious Baby-Friendly designation
PRESS RELEASE FROM AMY GARNER, WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE: Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, TN (October 25, 2023) – Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is proud to announce that it has once again achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a…
