CRIME & SAFETY
Jackson man missing after release from medical facility, family says
JACKSON, Tenn. — A search is on for a Jackson-area man who has gone missing in Memphis. The Memphis Police Department Missing Persons Facebook page shared information on 35-year-old Joshua Holt, who has been missing since April 20, 2024. According to family, Holt is from the Jackson area and...
As severe weather hits many parts of the country the Jackson Fire Department gives hints to keep you safe
Severe weather is occurring across the country and there’s a risk in this area late tonight. We talked to an emergency expert to remind us how to protect ourselves during the storms. Jackson Fire Department shares severe weather safety tips. Severe weather is occurring across the country and there’s...
Victim of hit and run incident speaks out, asks community for answers
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local resident shares their story about how a car accident last year has dramatically changed her life. Elizabeth Mason started her dream job a month before her hit and run incident. She was making her way home from working at the Jackson General hospital when...
Recent shots fired reports in midtown Jackson leave residents concerned
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local residents raise concerns about recent shots fired reports near their homes in midtown Jackson. The sound of gunshots could be heard recently captured on a resident’s security camera off Northwood Avenue. According to Jackson’s Police to Citizen resource — a website that provides access...
Jackson first responders honored for efforts saving newborn baby
JACKSON, Tenn. — One could call it a miracle that happened, at the hands of multiple first responders and emergency medical personnel who saved the life of a newborn baby in the City of Jackson. On the morning of May 2, a 911 call was placed from a frantic...
West Forest incident blocks off traffic for drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. — Multiple police were seen in a local neighborhood this evening, May 6. Jackson police had the road blocked off on West Forest Avenue approximately between Beechwood Drive to Russell Road. Our crew got to the scene around 7:40 p.m. and there were four police cars seen...
Officials continue investigating cold cases that shocked West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. — From robberies to murders, the area of West Tennessee has several crimes that are still active with no leads. Most of these are crimes you may remember. On November 8, 2021, the Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting near Lambuth Boulevard and Westwood Avenue. 18-year-old...
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