Court date reset for nurse practitioner charged with health care fraud
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nurse practitioner was back in federal court Tuesday afternoon after being indicted in July of 2015 on more than a hundred counts of health…
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City of Bolivar works to create new nature park
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee city will be revitalizing their community with a new nature park. The city of Bolivar was given 167 acres of land five years ago from the…
Police say man crashed vehicle while fleeing from officers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man faces a felony evading charge after police say he fled from officers and crashed his vehicle. Police say Rakeen Coleman left the scene of a wreck Friday night at the intersection of Rivers Street…
Last-minute tax deductions create donation surge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As 2016 comes to a close, many are wrapping up those last-minute donations. "The last week of the year, we typically see a surge in the…
Woman charged with possession of 40 grams of meth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a traffic stop for a faulty brake light led them to over 40 grams of methamphetamine. Raven Ferrell is facing drug charges after the Dec. 21 traffic stop on North Highland Avenue, according to court…
Authorities warn of possible home burglaries after Christmas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many are cleaning out the wrapping paper and throwing away the boxes those new toys and electronics came in for Christmas, but law enforcement has a warning for those…
Jackson police seek to ID suspects in armed robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify two suspects after an armed robbery Monday at a gas station. Surveillance video captured two men robbing the Hollywood Express…
Target employee charged with embezzling over $3,000
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Target employee faces a felony theft charge on accusations of embezzling thousands of dollars from the store. Jamal James Robertson was arrested Friday after a store loss prevention…
Police: Man faces charges after being shot by homeowner during attempted robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man police say was shot by a homeowner last week during an attempted robbery is now facing numerous charges. Court documents say Sedrick Lavarous Yarbrough knocked on…
Deputies investigate fatal Christmas Day shooting; family demands answers
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies say a man was killed in a Christmas Day shooting and a 15-year-old is a person of interest in the homicide investigation. "I'm doing a…
Shoppers hit stores for day-after-Christmas sales
JACKSON, Tenn -- Day-after-Christmas sales started early as shoppers hit the stores for major deals. While many local offices are closed for the holiday, retail stores opened their doors to early-bird…
Old Country Store hosts 32nd annual Christmas Eve Breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What's the holiday weekend without the Old Country Store's annual Christmas Eve Breakfast? For the 32nd year, the Old Country Store opened its doors on Christmas Eve…
Keep Jackson Beautiful collects Christmas trees to recycle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're taking down your Christmas decorations over the next two weeks, a local organization wants your real tree. Keep Jackson Beautiful is hosting its annual Chipping…
Humboldt police seek to ID 3 in TV thefts from Wal-Mart
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify three people they say stole TVs from Wal-Mart. Store security contacted police Friday, and it was determined that three unidentified…
Police urge caution after part of building collapses into east Jackson street
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police said Monday that part of an abandoned building has collapsed into Hays Avenue, slowing traffic in the area. Police say the abandoned building is located at 346 East Deadrick Street, and they ask drivers in the…
