Archives: 2021

Carroll County man arrested after 2 killed in car chase

WAVERLY, Tenn. — Two people were killed Wednesday after a Carroll County man led police on a car chase into Middle Tennessee. According to the Waverly Police Department, officers were notified of the chase entering the city on Highway 70 West around 1:45 p.m. Police say the suspect, Tory McConahie, of Huntingdon, was believed to be driving a stolen vehicle…

Three arrested following drug raids in Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Three people are in custody following two searches on Wednesday in Henderson. Sutherland (left) / Kelly (center) / Brasfield (right) Police say Jeremy Brasfield, Jeremy Sutherland, and Aariona Kelly are facing multiple charges after investigators with the Henderson Police Department, Chester County Sheriff’s Department and Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit searched two Henderson homes. According to a…

25 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,736 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,736. Those new patients range in age from 1-month-old to 84-years-old. There are currently nine Madison County residents hospitalized, with two of those patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…

Morgan Wallen tells fans not to defend his racist language

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Morgan Wallen asked fans not to downplay the racist language he was caught saying on camera and said that he accepted the punishments he faced. TMZ posted a video last week of Wallen saying a racial slur and Wallen apologized at the time. Wallen posted a five-minute Instagram video Wednesday night saying he had…

Police seek info on Wednesday night shooting in Weakley County

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Weakley County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information on a shooting that occurred Wednesday night. According to police, at approximately 7 p.m. on February 10, 55-year-old Damron Lee Dildine, of Gleason, was shot while working on a car inside a garage in the 3600 block of Paris Highway 54 between Dresden and Como. Dildine was transported…

Jackson Fire Department shares tips for winter weather safety

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department shared some winter safety tips with us Wednesday. They say to steer clear of any downed power lines because they could still be live and dangerous. They also say to use an artificial means of lighting to prevent any carbon monoxide fumes. “Make sure you have a good working smoke alarm and carbon…

Organizations unite in a campaign to spread kindness

CHESTER CO., Tenn. — Organizations come together to spread kindness. The Henderson-Chester county chamber of commerce teamed up with Chester county school coordinated health and Chester county high school health council for a heart hunt. Students with the health council made the hearts, and surrounding businesses requested for the hearts to be displayed. The hearts have encouraging words written on…