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Police advise the Mid-South to be aware of man wanted in east TN homicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Police in Lebanon, Tenn., are telling Mid-South residents to be aware of a man wanted in a homicide investigation and who may be headed in the area toward Jackson, Tenn. Lebanon Police Department officials say that Steve Yarbrough, 42, is wanted for a shooting inside an apartment...
Minor 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Residents in Ridgely, Tennessee, Felt Across Multiple States
Yesterday morning, residents of Ridgely, Tennessee were jolted awake not by alarms but by the Earth itself as a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region. Reported at approximately 3 a.m., the seismic event's epicenter was located near northern Dyer County, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries, as confirmed by WREG.
20-year-old woman narrowly escapes gunfire on date gone wrong
JACKSON, Tenn. — One young woman in Jackson tells her story of how she was almost shot by a man she met online. “I just wanted a way to get away from my ex and that was the way. We just hung out, got some drinks and that was that. That’s how we met,” said Tyniea, victim.
Georgia Man Allegedly Burns Girlfriend’s Body After She Discovered He Was Married
A 23-year-old mother is dead after discovering her live-in boyfriend married another woman. The Georgia man, whom police revealed as Michale Edwards, is accused of killing Briana Winston and burning her body afterward. They reportedly shared a child. The Clayton County Police Dept. revealed details about the disturbing case on Monday (May 13), per PEOPLE. It […] The post Georgia Man Allegedly Burns Girlfriend’s Body After She Discovered He Was Married appeared first on The Shade Room.
Jackson-Madison County School System celebrates students scoring above 30 on ACT
The Jackson-Madison County School System had a special lunch for students that scored above average on the ACT. The national average ACT score is 20.3. Students that scored a 30 or above on their ACT were invited to the Superintendent’s ACT 30+ Luncheon, sponsored by Jackson-Madison County’s Education Foundation.
Crockett Day School employee faces simple domestic assault charges
ALAMO, Tenn. — An alleged incident taking place at Crockett Day School now has one woman facing three counts of simple domestic assault. 55-year-old Lisa Hobock is accused of allegedly assaulting two children. According to an affidavit, a parent stated Hobock yanked their 4-year-old child off of a shelf...
M3.8 earthquake shakes northwest Tenn., portions of the Bootheel
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. (KFVS) - An early morning earthquake was felt in parts of the Heartland on Thursday, May 16. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded at 3:19 a.m. The USGS reported the epicenter was in Dyer County approximately 4.3 miles south...
Jackson has a new school bus in town, but it's not carrying students
Your kids won’t get picked up in this school bus, because it only stops for fun and fitness. This month, the Jackson-Madison County School System launched their Rolling Recess Bus. This is the second bus like this in the state. The bus idea was first introduced by the school system’s Coordinated School Health Director, Annette Wilson.
JPD hosts Law Enforcement Memorial to honor fallen officers
The Jackson Police Department held their 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Friday morning. “It’s been National Police Week, all week, and, here in Jackson. We kind of wrap that up with, officer memorial service for those officers who have fallen in the line of duty. And so this is an annual event that we do, and it kind of, lets us, remember and lets us honor those who have died in the line of duty,” said Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley.
Woman arrested for financial exploitation of elderly
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — A West Tennessee woman has been arrested for the financial exploitation of an elderly individual. According to booking information, 63-year-old Carolyn Faye Hunley was arrested by Humboldt Police on Monday afternoon and transported to the Gibson County Correctional Complex. Hunley is facing one count of financial...
Hub City’s new Dixie plant is on schedule to open this summer
JACKSON, Tenn. — Today, May 17, we were able to get an update on a major project being built in the Hub City, bringing many jobs with it. We had the opportunity to visit the Georgia Pacific Dixie Plant to see how the hard work has been coming along.
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