JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a standoff with an armed suspect ended around 11 p.m., Thursday. According to Capt. Tyreece Miller, S.W.A.T. members entered the home in the 100-block…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Prosecutors say an ex-convict accused of fatally shooting a Memphis police officer has been indicted on first-degree murder and other charges. Shelby County's district attorney's office said Thursday that 30-year-old Tremaine Wilbourn also has been charged…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam and two top Tennessee lawmakers say they recognize the need to clear a backlog of hundreds of open records requests. John Dunn, a spokesman for Comptroller Justin Wilson, said Wilson has requested nearly…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Supporters of Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio rallied Thursday in downtown Jackson. About a dozen West Tennesseans gathered outside City Hall in support of the Florida senator. Among those in attendance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pies were flying in a school playground Thursday, all for a good cause. Around 80 students were able to throw whip cream pies in their teachers' faces Thursday afternoon after…
[gtxvideo vid="8uldOPNv" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8uldOPNv-120.jpg?cachebust=1454042854099" vtitle="Weathercast 10pm.flv"] Weather Update - 10:30 p.m. Thursday So far, temperatures are still in the 40s for much of the area which means many of us will stay above freezing tonight! We'll start in the…
NASHVILLE -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee sent a letter Thursday to every school district in the state regarding restroom access for transgender students, according to an ACLU release. In the letter, the ACLU references a recent letter…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing charges in a recent burglary after investigators say they matched his fingerprints to those left at the crime scene. Devonte…
NASHVILLE -- The registration deadline is approaching for Tennesseans who want to vote in the upcoming presidential primary. Voters must register by Monday, Feb. 1, to vote in the SEC Primary, which will be March 1, according to a release from…
A band of cloud cover moved across the area this morning but it is now clearing out and allowing the sun to return. Warmer temps are still forecast for the area with even warmer temps by the weekend. Low level…
A warming trend will occur across the Mid-South through the weekend. High temperatures will average around 5 degrees above normal today to as much as 20 degrees above normal on Sunday. Low level moisture will likewise increase through the weekend…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are looking for a suspect wanted for the armed robbery of a north Jackson convenience store, Wednesday night. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, a man walked into the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An education advocacy group founded by former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is calling for fewer but smarter assessment tests and for helping minority students and the underserved bridge the achievement gap. Those are among…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee comptroller's office says large numbers of the state's high school graduates are not ready for college, despite a number of recent gains. Based on an analysis of ACT test sores, the report found 75…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis police are at the scene of a fatal shooting Wednesday involving a police officer near a church south of downtown Memphis. Dozens of people gathered near St. Andrew AME Church, some screaming expletives at police.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of Jackson's oldest civic clubs played host to a West Tennessee state senator Wednesday afternoon. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, spoke to the Jackson Rotary Club Wednesday afternoon about education and its…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college library is offering everyone a chance to visit Mayberry. The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus is hosting a "Forever Mayberry" exhibit, celebrating 55 years of "The…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local teenagers are making a difference in their community for National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. The Weakley County Youth Coalition at Dresden High School met Tuesday to "shatter…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man charged with animal cruelty appeared Wednesday morning in court. Joshua Dailey along with his girlfriend Amber Davidson were charged with animal cruelty last week after…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An accused gunman is facing aggravated robbery charges after allegedly holding up a convenience store at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon. Frank Imhauser…
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JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of illegally having a handgun at the scene of a November shooting outside a Jackson convenience store appeared Wednesday in city court after being…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police need your help identifying two suspects accused of making fraudulent purchases last month at the Sam's Club on Emporium Drive. Investigators say surveillance video from Dec. 8 shows two women buying…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman appeared Wednesday in city court on accusations of assaulting an 11-year-old family member. Estelle Jeffries, 28, is charged with assaulting…
Fellowship Bible Church Jackson will be live streaming the memorial service for Noah Chamberlin, which begins today at 1 p.m. Click here to see the live stream.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with Goodwill say the recent winter storm has put a chill on donations to area stores. Donations for January have so far declined by 14 percent…
High pressure of Canadian origin will settle into the Mid-South through late this afternoon. Under sunny skies high temperatures will prevail in the 40s. Temperatures will undergo a gradual warming trend through the weekend with above normal readings occuring as…
MILAN, Tenn.- The city of Milan is working to replenish its rainy day fund after it is now down to a low of only $84 this month. The reserve fund is different from the city's budget, but normally has much…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Hospital Association, a key supporter of Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's unsuccessful effort to expand Medicaid in the state, is planning a new push to pass the measure once this year's presidential election is over.…
CLINTON, N.C. (AP) - Sampson County sheriff's deputies say they have arrested two women in connection with a homicide that occurred almost two years ago and went unreported. The sheriff's office said investigators were notified on Jan. 12 that 24-year-old…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A construction worker has died in Chattanooga while working inside a building that is being renovated. The Chattanooga Fire Department said firefighters carried the man down nine floors because the elevators in the building weren't working.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An effort to create a school voucher program in Tennessee has cleared its last major committee before a full House vote. The House Finance Committee voted 11-10 on Wednesday in favor of the measure sponsored by…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis' water utility company, FedEx and city government are donating 12,000 bottles of water to residents of Flint, Michigan, where drinking water has been contaminated by lead. City officials said Tuesday that the water, which is…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Humane Society is warning anyone who picked up free puppies from outside the Huntingdon Walmart this week that the dogs are not as old as…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sheriff John Doolen has confirmed there was an explosion Tuesday afternoon at the Chemring Kilgore Flares manufacturing plant in Toone. Doolen said there were no injuries…
[gtxvideo vid="SKpfJ2Yq" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SKpfJ2Yq-120.jpg?cachebust=1453869739109" vtitle="Weathercast 10PM.flv"] Weather Update - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday Temperatures are falling below freezing with clearing skies across West Tennessee. Ultimately, low temperatures are forecast for the the mid and upper 20s by sunrise Wednesday morning.…
NASHVILLE -- The state of Tennessee wants your thoughts on Internet speed in your area. Counties and cities have been posting a link to the Department of Economic and Community Development's survey.…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman was transported to a Memphis hospital after a Monday night crash involving a tractor-trailer south of Medon. The woman was traveling south on State Route 18 around 9 p.m. when the Ford Explorer she…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State crews will be working this week to patch potholes on Interstate 40, causing some lane closures. On Wednesday, crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be in Haywood County from 8:30 a.m. to 3…
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police in Selmer are hoping to identify a vehicle they believe was involved in a recent burglary. Officer think the white pickup truck was involved in a burglary in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Hickory Rotary Club welcomed a special guest Monday to talk about the dangers of being in law enforcement. Maj. Michelle Mehr, director of professional standards with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is an important week for those who will be filing their 2015 taxes. Tax preparers say businesses have until Jan. 31 to get W-2 forms out to employees.…
Click here to see the full news release from District Attorney General Jerry Woodall regarding the disappearance and death of Noah Chamberlin.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- District Attorney General Jerry Woodall has released a statement saying there were no criminal acts involved in the disappearance and death of Noah Chamberlin. [caption id="attachment_135578" align="alignleft"…
NASHVILLE -- The Comptroller’s Offices of Research and Education Accountability has created two new interactive maps featuring a wide range of education data at the school and school district levels. The maps illustrate the House of Representatives and Senate legislative…
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True breakfast lovers, take note — Waffle House is now taking reservations for Valentine's Day. The option for a candlelit meal at the chain is only available at four locations…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman appeared Monday in city court on accusations of helping someone steal from the retailer where she worked. Aphrika Bass is accused of voiding all but one item while checking…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Mary Blackmon strolls up to the crowd around the food truck with the bearing of a queen. Even bundled up for a bitterly cold morning, she is clearly a beauty and is greeted like one with…
