Archives: 2021

Suspect arrested in 1997 Haywood County homicide

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — A Haywood County man has been indicted and arrested in connection to a 1997 homicide. The shooting occurred on Dec. 25, 1997 along Thomas Street in Brownsville and left Glenn Musgraves dead, according to a TBI news release. The investigation began and led investigators to a suspect named Robert “Boo” Perkins, who died in 1999 before he could…

Investigators searching for missing girl from Lexington

UPDATE (8/11/21): The sheriff’s office announced that 17-year-old Taylor Lowe has been located. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenage girl. The sheriff’s office says Taylor Lowe, 17, was last seen around midnight Sunday, Aug. 8 at McDonalds in Lexington. The sheriff’s office says Lowe spoke to her mother around that time….

Non-profit to invest $20,000 in grants for educators

JACKSON, Tenn. — Leaders Education Foundation is investing $20,000 into West Tennessee’s educators. A photo of last year’s winners. (Photo courtesy: Leaders Education Foundation) The non-profit says the grants will come through the LEADS. Educator Grant program, and will go to educators whose projects help students Learn, Experience, Advocate, Dream, and Serve. “The LEADS. Educator Grant embodies who we are…

Today in History: August 10

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2021. There are 143 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 10, 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the second female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. On this date: In 1792, during the French Revolution, mobs in Paris attacked the Tuileries…

Adult, 2 juveniles arrested after shooting at east Jackson apartments

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have confirmed three people are in custody following a shooting Monday night at an east Jackson apartment complex. Police say two juveniles and an adult are in custody. Officers responded to a report of shots fired at East Pointe Apartments on Daugherty Street around 6:50 p.m. Monday. Police say two people were injured in the…

Heat Advisory Through Thursday, Rain Not Likely Until Late Friday

Tuesday Night Forecast Update

Tuesday Night Forecast  Update for August 10th: The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through Thursday for all of West Tennessee. The heat index will be well above 100° for everyone the next 2-3 days until the cold front passes on Friday. The front will bring a change in the wind direction and a drop in temperature, but…

Bonnaroo announces changes to attendance policy

A post on the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Facebook page confirms an update to the attendance policy for this year’s festival. Bonnaroo will now be requiring all attendees to either be fully vaccinated or have proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The post reads as follows: The safety of our patrons and staff is our number one priority. As…