Lake County Investigation Nets Drug Arrests
An undercover Lake County intestigation has resulted in three people there making an appearance in court this coming Thursday.
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Trenton Bank Robber Pleads Guilty
A man will be sentenced in August after pleading guilty to bank robbery here in West Tennessee.
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Weakley County Firehouse Burns
A Weakley County firehouse was destroyed this week when lightning struck the facility during a storm.
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Dyer County Man Sentenced for Enticement of a Minor
Derick Shane Hundley, 30, of Dyer County has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison with no parole for preying on a minor.
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McNairy County Schools Repair On Hold
Repairs to some McNairy Schools are on hold after the county commission failed to get a two-thirds vote on appropriating the necessary funds for the projects.
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UT-M to Offer Nursing Degree at Decatur Co. Location
The University of Tennessee at Martin says it will offer a degree in nursing at its Decatur County location beginning next year.
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Madison County Commission Approves Security Measures
The Madison County Commission met on Monday. During the meeting commissioners voted to approve
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Jackson Man Sentenced to Prison on Gun Charges
Travarious White of Jackson has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for having two guns as a convicted felon.
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Dyersburg Man Shot During Home Invasion
A Dyersburg man was shot in the chest by home invaders Friday morning at his residence on Unionville Road.
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Woman's Deceased Son's 4-Wheeler Stolen from Home
A McNairy County woman is not only grieving the loss of her son that passed away last month, but is saddened over the theft of his 4-wheeler taken from her home on Friday.
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Jackson Woman Killed After Jumping from Van
Melissa Carver an18-year-old Jackson woman is dead after jumping from a van traveling 70 miles per hour along I-40 Friday night.
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Deadly I-40 Wreck in Madison County Kills Hendersonville Woman
Deadly Saturday wreck in Madison County claimed the life of a Hendersonville woman.
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Benton County Man Jailed Charged with Retaliation
A Benton County man is behind bars after sending a threatening letter to a judge.
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Bobo Family to Petition Governor Regarding Task Force
A petition started by the family of missing Holly Bobo is the fastest growing petition in the state.
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Graduation Party Killing Suspect Set for Court
The man accused of shooting and killing two men at a graduation party in downtown Jackson has a court date later this month.
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New Bells Mayor On the Job
A former banker for 45 years...now he's the mayor. Joe Williams, 69, is in his first week as the new mayor of Bells.
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Jackson Officers Attend Memorial Event
Officers from local city, county and state law enforcement agencies attended a memorial at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Wednesday.
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Former Dyersburg Student Killed in Oklahoma
Students are mourning the loss of a popular former Dyersburg High School student.
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Jackson Man Indicted for Defacing Religious Items
A Jackson man is indicted for felony vandalism for defacing religious items belonging to the Margolin Hebrew School in Memphis.
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Public Nuisance Action Filed Against Jackson Businesses
Three Jackson businesses have had public nuisance actions filed against them by the city.
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Former North Side Standout Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge
A former North Side High School sports standout has pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge.
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JPD Officer Named Officer of the Year
The Jackson Exchange Club has named a JPD officer as 2013 Officer of the Year.
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Robber with Spiderman Backpack Robs Whiteville BP
Whiteville police are looking for a man who robbed the Hwy. 64 BP Monday night around 10:45pm.
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Woman Shot in the Head in Dyersburg
Weekend shootings in Dyersburg has left two people with injuries.
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Bethel Springs Officer Accused of Harrassment and Assault
A part-time Bethel Springs police officer is scheduled for court later this month accused of harassing and assaulting a man while off duty.
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Second Arrest in Downtown Jackson Murders
A second person has been arrested in connection with a downtown double murder at Wolfe Enterprises on April 28 that took the lives of Brian Banes and Delandis Clark.
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Suspicious Package at Federal Bldg. Found
A suspicious package found at the Ed Jones Federal Building in downtown Jackson on Monday turned out to not be of any danger to anyone.
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Fatal Crash on Hwy. 70 East Claims Life
A car crash took the life of 30-year-old Miranda Maness, of Jackson, on Saturday.
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Two Arrested in Meth Bust in Jackson
The Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit says two local men are facing multiple charges after meth was found in a North Royal Street apartment late last week.
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Possible Murder-Suicide in Huntingdon
Huntingdon police are investigating what they are calling a possible murder-suicide.
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TBI Arrests Net 18 People in Multple Counties
Authorities say 18 people have been arrested on drug-related charges in three counties.
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SWAT Team Called to East Madison Co. Home
A SWAT team was called to a home on McKay Drive in East Madison County last night.
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JMCSS Approves 2013-2014 Budget
The Jackson Madison County School Board approved its 2013-2014 budget at last night’s board meeting.
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Hardin Co. Attorney Suspended
Attorney James Powell of Savannah has been suspended from practicing law for two years.
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JPD to Charge 9-Year Old Girl in False Abduction Incident
Jackson police are pursuing charges against a 9-year-old female student of Pope Elementary School.
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$1,000 Reward offered in Whiteville Convenience Store Burglary
A $1,000 reward is in place for anyone with information on a Hardeman County convenience store break-in that took place overnight Tuesday night.
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Former McKenzie Police Chief Arrested
A former Carroll County police chief is accused of stealing from his own department.
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U of M President Speaks in Jackson
The outgoing president of the University of Memphis was in Jackson on Wednesday.
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Meth Use in Teens on the Rise
According to an ABC-TV7 report Youth Town doctors are seeing an alarming rise among teens in the use of methamphetamine.
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Former Jackson Attorney Appears in Court
Former Jackson Attorney Clay McCormack was in court yesterday. McCormack pleaded not guilty to
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Suspect Arrested and Charged with Rape of a Child
Thomas David Blackwell, 37, has been charged with rape of a child. The incident was reported to
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Lexington Kidnapping/Murder Coldcase Solved
A Tennessee inmate serving time in the Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg has been charged with the 1986 kidnapping and murder of
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JMCSS Names Teacher of the Year for Southwest District
The Jackson-Madison County School system has named Rose Hill Middle School’s
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JPD Arrests Shooting Suspect
Jackson police have arrested 32-year-old Cedric Worles for an October 2012 shooting. Worles was
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SPORTS: Eubank Signs With Martin Methodist
USJ Senior Soccer player Donovan Eubank signed a Letter of Intent and Scholarship to play soccer at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, TN.
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National Weather Service Survey Teams Visit West TN
National Weather Service survey teams who visited West Tennessee after Wednesday’s storms
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Accident Involving School Bus
The THP is reporting a crash involving a school bus in Benton County.
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Man Crashes Into THP Crusisers
A man has been charged with DUI, seatbelt violation, and no insurance after rear-ending a Tennessee Highway Patrol car
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Lifeline Blood Services Blood Supply Critically Low
Lifeline Blood Services announces the blood shortage reported last week continues. Lifeline officials
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Union City House Fire Victim Dies
76-year-old Mary Jackson, a victim of a Union City house fire, has died. Jackson is the third
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AT&T Awards Grant to Camp Bluebird
The AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AT&T Inc., has announced that a grant
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Police Seek Shooting Suspect
Jackson police are seeking the whereabouts of William Murphy. Murphy is wanted
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Jacks Creek Post Office' Future
The fate of the Jacks Creek Post Office hangs in the balance as
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Forked Deer River Flood Warning in Effect
A flood warning remains in effect until Friday, Jan. 18, for the south
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Mayor Harris Addresses Jackson Rotary Club
Addressing the Jackson Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris reports that
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12th Annual Jewel Awards Coming in February
The12th annual JEWEL Awards, presented by the Jackson Madison County African-American Chamber of Commerce
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Man Attempts to Kill Two Women
A Jackson man is jailed under a $150,000 bond and accused of attempting to kill his girlfriend
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Former Councilmember Files for Bolivar Mayor's Job
Brenda Woods, a former Bolivar City Councilwoman has picked up a petition to run for the job of Mayor
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Jackson Man Charged in Shotgun Incident
A 20-year-old Jackson man is charged with aggravated assault and
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JMCSS Superintendent Interviews Completed
With all three final interviews behind them now the Jackson-Madison County School Board is left
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Haywood County I-40 Car Crash Update
The Haywood County I-40 car crash that claimed the life of 21-year-old Denetrice M. Horton of Memphis on Tuesday also
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Adam Mayes' Wife and Mother to be Indicted
A prosecutor says the wife and mother of Adam Mayes, a Mississippi man accused
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Overnight Paris Fire
Firefighters in Paris worked to contain a huge blaze last night. The fire started
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Haywood County I-40 Crash Claims One Life
One person has died after a one car crash on I-40 in Haywood County
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Head On South Jackson Car Crash
A head-on, two-car crash in South Jackson Monday afternoon hospitalized one man with serious injuries
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Electrical Fire Destroys Jackson Home
Local firefighters believe the cause of a Wednesday afternoon house fire on Stoddert Street in East Jackson was electrical in nature
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West Tennessee Snow Higher in North Areas
While many areas of West Tennessee dodged the weather bullet by not getting a lot of snow other areas were not so fortunate
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Jackson Police Seek Lane College Area Robber
Jackson police continue to look for a person dressed in dark clothing that robbed a Lane College security guard on Sunday night.
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Dyersburg Shoppers Get Christmas Surprise
Some Fred’s Super Dollar Store shoppers in Dyersburg got a nice Christmas surprise.
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Power Outages in Jackson Christmas Night
Jackson Energy Authority reports several power outages Christmas night around the city.
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Dyer County Deputy Saves Child
A Dyer County Sheriff’s deputy helped save a student’s life when the boy went into cardiac arrest.
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JMC School Board Narrows Candidate List
The Jackson-Madison County School Board voted today to invite three of the four remaining candidates for the superintendent's job
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Church Bells Set to Toll on Friday
At 8:30 a.m. Friday, a moment of silence and prayer will take place at First Presbyterian Church
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Florida Man Charged with Scam in Jackson
A Florida man has been charged with theft of property by fraud and deception valued over $10,000
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Gang Warrants Made Ready
Over a hundred gang related warrants are ready to be served by officers of Haywood, Gibson and Crockett Counties
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Bond Set for Caleb Mullins
Caleb Mullins, the man accused in the stabbing death of 43-year-old Karen Mullins in November in her North Jackson home was in court locally yesterday.
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Dyersburg Officer Named Officer of the Year
Lt. Billy Williams, of the Dyersburg Police Department, has been named Officer of the Year by first responders
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Jackson Downtown Shooting Thursday Night
A shooting in the 300 Block of Gordon Street last night has left a woman with a wounded hand
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Milan Arsenal Closed after Seven Decades
A major West Tennessee employer since 1941 says goodbye to its employees after yesterday
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Guilty Plea in Jackson Jewwlry Heist
The man responsible for the largest jewelry heist in the city’s history has been sentenced to six years for robbery and six years each on two counts of kidnapping.
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Residential Burglars Arrested by JPD Officers
Two Jackson men have been arrested and charged with burglary, theft of property under $500 and possession of burglary tools.
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Motorist Crashes into South Highland Business
Police say the female driver of a pickup truck that drove into the Pet Care Center on South Highland Ave. yesterday did not appear to have life-threatening injuries.
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Hardeman County Prison Lock-Down
The Hardeman County Correctional Facility was on lock down last night after an inmate was found dead in his cell.
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Crockett County Drug Bust
Two potential drug dealers are behind bars in Crockett County this morning after deputies arrested them at their home in a family neighborhood late Monday.
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Cash Master Attempted Robber Description
More information has been released on the attempted robber who found himself locked out of Cash Masters on Old Hickory Blvd. yesterday morning
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JMCSS Superintendent Interviews Begin Tonight
The Jackson-Madison County School Board will begin interviews tonight of the six final candidates for the school superintendent position.
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Attempted Robbery Foiled at Cash Master
A would-be robber got away with nothing but embarrassment around 11am today at the Cash Master on Old Hickory Blvd....
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Open Enrollment Applications Available from JMCSS Web Site
The Jackson-Madison County School system says applications for school year 2013-2014 open enrollment for its high school programs can be found online....
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McKenzie Downtown Fire Monday Night
Fire investigators in McKenzie are looking to find the cause of a downtown fire last night that damaged a local business.
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JMCS Choose Superintendent Candidates
Six candidates have been chosen
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Community Leaders Meet on Local Gang Issues
In an effort to curtail the growth of local gangs some community leaders met yesterday
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Rep. Steven Fincher in Jackson
8th District Confressman Stephen Fincher was in Jackson to address Rotary Club members on Monday.
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North Jackson Home Invasion
North Jackson home invasion and robbery
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No State-Run Health Care Exchange
Gov. Bill Haslam has decided not to create a state-run health insurance exchange
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Lexington Truck Crash
A pickup crash on Tenn. Hwy. 104 Friday claimed the life of a 32-year-old Lexington woman.
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North Jackson Food Giant Robbed
Thieves robbed the Christmasville Road Food Giant last night
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Burglars Get Over $15,000 in Cash
Burglars Net $15,000 in Cash in BP Robbery
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George Jones Concert Cancelled
It will be a no show for George Jones next week, but this time the singer’s agent says it’s not his fault.
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JMCS Board Chooses Superintendent Interview Questions
The Jackson-Madison County School Board reports that at least 22 people have applied for the school superintendent position
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Jackson Police Arrest Two In Home Invasion
Jackson police arrested two people in connection with a home invasion at Rolling Acres Trailer Park
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Car Narrowly Misses Pedestrians
Pedestrians had to do some fancy footwork to dodge a car that ran off the street
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JMCS Student Dies
A Jackson-Madison County Schools student has died this morning after suffering a medical crisis of unknown origin while riding a school bus
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University of Memphis Lambuth Campus Officers Gain Jurisdiction
University of Memphis Lambuth campus officers will now be able to to have jurisdiction
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JPD Search For Gunman
Jackson police continue searching for whoever robbed Lynwood Wine and Spirits on North Parkway
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Schools Close Because of Flu
Two private schools and a prekindergarten center close to prevent spread of flu
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