MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge has granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Judge Peter Cahill on Thursday added the charge after the former officer, Derek Chauvin, failed to get appellate courts to block it. The judge’s decision offers jurors an additional option for conviction and finally…
Weather Update: Thursday, March 11 — Another mild and windy start to the day for us across West Tennessee. It is otherwise mainly quiet with increasing clouds this morning. There may be a few patchy areas of sprinkles or light rain. The main story today will be the warm temps and wind. We expect gust to be well over 30…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department is seeking information on the theft of multiple catalytic converters from a local business. Police say sometime between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, a suspect removed nine catalytic converters from Quality Auto Service Center, located at 763 Old Hickory Boulevard. Around 6 a.m., the suspect was seen walking from…
Funeral service for Melvin Thomas Pack, age 42, will be Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Straightway Apostolic Faith Church. Burial will follow at Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mr. Pack died Monday, March 8, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Pack will be Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 10:00 AM until time of service at Straightway Apostolic Faith Church. For additional information,…
Funeral service for Benny Greer, age 64, will be Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Greer died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Greer will be Friday, March 12, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact…
PARIS, Tenn. — A local chamber is making sure its local businesses are not being left behind. The Paris-Henry County Chamber is always encouraging people to shop small and they’ve created a contest to do just that. The Paris-Henry County Chamber is supporting local businesses by hosting its annual spring open house. “Tomorrow starts our spring open house. It’s Thursday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — It looks like the Ballpark at Jackson will see some baseball games after all. The Jackson Generals have agreed to host Lane College’s remaining six home baseball games for the 2021 season. “We’re always looking for ways to maximize the facility, and especially for our community partners,” said Marcus Sabata, General Manager of the Jackson Generals. “Not…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Twenty-five local business professionals graduated from the Jackson Chamber’s Leadership Jackson class on Wednesday. Leadership Jackson is an adult leadership program, and is aimed at helping those who participate better understand the community and the challenges it faces. The 42nd class members were recognized for their achievements with an award ceremony. Class Chair Russ McKelvey says this…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Emergency crews responded to a home in Gibson County after a man was injured in a tractor incident. Officials says the man was driving a small tractor when he crashed into the side of a building on his property. First responders on the scene say the driver was able to get up and call 911 for…
MILAN, Tenn. — A local city has big plans for growth in the near future. It might not look like much now, but one field will eventually turn into one of the biggest additions to the City of Milan, in decades. The site is over 40 acres, located on the south side of the city, off of Denton Fly Road….
