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Shooting in north Jackson leaves one man dead
JACKSON, Tenn. — One person is dead following a Sunday afternoon shooting in north Jackson. On Sunday, July 14, at approximately 12:50 p.m., officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a 911 call of a shooting on 51 Marlow Drive. Upon arrival, officers found 31-year-old Winston Pearson lying...
Humboldt Police Department confirms death of 8-year-old girl
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt police have issued a press release confirming the death of a child in West Tennessee. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to West Mitchell Street in reference to an unresponsive female on Monday. EMS later arrived and determined the child was deceased. Authorities say the...
Tenn. mom allegedly drowned 7-year-old daughter in creek 'after having a rough day'
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (TCN) -- A 33-year-old woman was arrested this week after she allegedly drowned her young daughter following a "rough day." On Saturday, July 13, the Henderson Police Department received information that a child drowned in Drakes Creek near Sanders Ferry Road. Detectives went to the scene and concluded that the child's mother, Brandi Elliott, killed her daughter. She was arrested and booked into the Sumner County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder.
Jackson mayor's chief of staff resigns in the aftermath of stalking charges
Roland "Alex" Reed, the former chief of staff to City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, resigned from his position on Tuesday. His resignation, effective immediately, comes on the tail end of taking a best-interest plea deal on Monday for charges of stalking and the electronic tracking of a vehicle. ...
Your Right To Know – July 18, 2024
Panama City, Fla., was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear, reckless endangerment and three counts child abuse and neglect. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond. July 11, 2024. Hunter Allan Bushnell, 29. , Henderson, was arrested and charged...
Right to Know – July 16, 2024
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Family seeks help in search for missing man
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — One man has been missing for 21 days, his family is asking for help from the community. 54-year-old Joe Cantrell has been missing since June 25. According to Cantrell’s sister, Jennifer Jones, Cantrell has been reported missing to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
Jackson Police Department swears in eight new officers during ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department welcomes eight new officers at their official swearing-in ceremony. Police Chief Thom Corley told the newly sworn in officers that they would focus on the three C’s which are Community, Collaborative and Constitutional policing. The recruits were explained the 4 F’s,...
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