Jackson News

Public defender appointed for Caronna

Commercial Appeal - Thu Nov 19

A public defender was appointed this morning for Joe Caronna, the Cordova insurance agent charged with killing his wife last year.

Bond set at $150,000 for suspected child rapist in Jackson

The Jackson Sun - Thu Nov 19

Juan Luis Bocanegra, who is charged with rape of a child, was arraigned in Jackson City Court today.

Jackson should act on garage proposal

The Jackson Sun - Thu Nov 19

A second committee of Jackson city councilmen is again recommending the city move forward on building a multi-level parking garage in downtown.

Buy parking deck

Jacksonsun.com Jackson news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Jackson, TN - Wed Nov 18

A Jackson City Council committee on Tuesday afternoon recommended that the council vote to buy a downtown parking deck that includes retail space from developer John Allen for $5.1 million.

Teen has hearing in murder case

Jacksonsun.com Jackson news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Jackson, TN - Wed Nov 18

A Jackson teenager charged with murder in a June homicide was in Madison County Juvenile Court on Tuesday afternoon after he was arrested in Illinois last week.

Birthday sweets bring comfort to struggling prognosticator

Jacksonsun.com - Wed Nov 18

Old Fearless looked more plump than usual when he waddled to his desk on Tuesday.

Jackson, TN Man to Carry Olympic Torch

MyFoxMemphis - Tue Nov 17

A Jackson, Tenn., man who will carry the Olympic torch Wednesday in Canada said he'll feel like a real Olympian.

West TN baby's death a homicide

The Tennessean - Tue Nov 17

Police are seeking help from the community after an autopsy report characterized the death of a 5-month-old Humboldt girl as a homicide, according to a police news release.

Teenager charged in homicide returns to Jackson

Jacksonsun.com Jackson news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Jackson, TN - Tue Nov 17

A Jackson teenager charged with first-degree murder in a June homicide is back in Jackson after he was arrested in Illinois last week.

TIF District Delayed Until December

WBBJ-TV - Tue Nov 17

The proposed Tax Increment Financing district for Midtown Jackson will have to wait until December, as-far-as the Madison County Commission is concerned.