Videos released under court order provide a chilling new look at the chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, including body camera footage that shows a man charging at a police officer with a flagpole. Federal judges ordered the release of the videos after media organizations, including The Associated Press, went to court to request that the Department of…
PARSONS, Tenn. — Two individuals have been arrested following a drug investigation in Decatur County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations says the investigation led agents to a home on Pentecostal Campground Road in Parsons. While there, agents searched a home a found nearly 42 ounces of suspected meth, along with “additional evidence,” according to the TBI’s news release. The TBI…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Miss Tennessee Volunteer Kerri Arnold is getting ready to hand over her crown this weekend to the next Miss Tennessee Volunteer. Arnold was crowned in 2019, holding the title longer than any Miss Tennessee Volunteer because the organization did not hold a pageant last year due to COVID-19. On Saturday, she’ll crown one of the 36 women…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A fitting dedication, the day before Juneteenth is celebrated federally for the first time. The Tennessee Historical Commission dedicated a historical marker to the African American men from Madison County who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War. “It’s an untold story in our history, in African American history,” said Michael Cherry, who initiated the…
(CBS Newspath) — What are you Father’s Day plans this year? How much we spend on dad is expected to hit a record high as more people become vaccinated and coronavirus restrictions start to loosen. For more stories across the U.S., click here.
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — The Crockett County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery Friday morning at the Dollar General store in Gadsden. The sheriff’s office confirmed in a Facebook post that deputies are looking for a black man, about 6-feet tall wearing dreadlocks in a bun. The post says the suspect is about 170 to 185 pounds, and was wearing…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The interviews, performances, and glamour continued at night two of the 2021 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant. Contestants were split into groups to compete in the talent, swimsuit, and evening wear categories. Freda Morgan, the mother of Miss Greene County, says she is excited to watch her daughter compete. She said she was more nervous than the…
UPDATE: Madison County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Tom Mapes says the wreck is not believed to be a hit-and-run at this time. Mapes says the wreck remains under investigation. No arrests have been made. The child’s condition Friday morning was not immediately available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Officials with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office say a child was injured during a…
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Freed-Hardeman University held its annual Golden Year Reunion, honoring alumni who are celebrating 50 years or more. “We honor those golden anniversary classes. Last year we weren’t able to host the reunion because of COVID, so this year we’re doubling up, and we’re honoring the classes of 1971 and 1970,” said FHU Director of Alumni Engagement Chris…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and Helen of Troy announced a new distribution facility is coming to Fayette County. Helen of Troy is a designer, developer and marketer of housewares, health and home and beauty products. According to a news release, the company plans to build a two million-square-foot facility with automation and direct-to-consumer…
