ESTILL SPRINGS, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a 12-year-old boy has fatally shot an 11-year-old classmate in southern Tennessee. Franklin County Sheriff's spokesman Chris Guess said Monday that Sienna Dusk Owens was shot in the back Saturday in the garage…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's effort to outsource hospitality operations at 11 state parks has failed to draw any interest from private vendors. Haslam has long cited the operation of park services like restaurants, golf courses, inns…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Attorney Edward Stanton III says his office is reviewing a white Memphis police officer's fatal shooting of a black teenager. The family of 19-year-old Darius Stewart had asked federal prosecutors to step in after a…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Coast Guard says two towing vessels have collided on the Lower Mississippi River near Memphis, restricting river traffic there. No injuries were reported in the collision shortly after noon Monday. The Margaret Ann and the…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local museum is recognized as one of West Tennessee's most historic African American schools. The Dunbar Carver Museum in Brownsville and several other historic schools have been included in…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Citing the shooting in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Firearms Association is asking sheriffs across the state to encourage their citizens with handgun permits to carry wherever they go. Gibson…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing drug charges after a raid on his home reportedly yields cocaine and marijuana. Deputies took David Jones into custody Friday on drug charges after raiding…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime high school football coach — sometimes called the "godfather" of West Tennessee varsity football — has been asked to step down.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies have arrested two suspected drug dealers after an investigation led to a drug dog allegedly finding drugs in a car.
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Officers are asking for input from the public in their investigation of two early Sunday morning shootings, one of which left a man injured.
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former sheriff was arraigned in court Monday morning along with 11 others in his administration.
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Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas and McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck both have published letters encouraging citizens of their respective counties to take advantage of their constitutional right to carry firearms. Below are the letters. Click on each letter to…
The following is a news release published Monday evening by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation: FORMER GIBSON COUNTY SHERIFF AMONG 12 INDICTED ON VARIOUS CHARGES INCLUDING THEFT, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A person of interest in a deadly Sunday shooting outside Humboldt has been been killed by officers, according to officials with the sheriff's office.
845 AM CST MON DEC 14 2015 A frontal boundary moved through the region last night leaving cooler temperatures across the area in its wake. A dry beginning to the week is expected with above average…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police have arrested two women during an undercover prostitution sting. According to court documents, Kayla Carter and Stephanie Fowler are both facing prostitution charges. Investigators said the undercover bust was in response to an online ad. Court papers…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-A local state park is celebrating the Christmas spirit. Chickasaw State Park is having its annual Christmas Light Show, featuring more than 30 different displays throughout the park. People are encouraged to drive through the light show, all for…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds of fans showed up for 'Friday Night Lights' at Liberty Tech High School. An EMS helicopter touched down to deliver the game ball for the fourth annual West Tennessee 'All-Star Football Game.' The all stars were just as…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.-The Henry County Sheriff's Department said they have made two arrests that are believed to be part of a large drug ring. Officers said they served a search…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Saturday, music history makers will be in the Hub City for a royal Christmas party. The Internationally Rockabilly Hall of Fame will induct drummer Carl Griffin of the group 'The Ace Cannon Band' to its list. In his 57-year-career, Griffin…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-Inside a West Tennessee classroom Friday, a new holiday, gift and tribute, starts on the pages of a new children's book. Copies of "Journey of the Paper Heart" were given out…
JACKSON, Tenn.-'Imagination Library' has been a part of Madison County for 10 years and on Saturday, you can join the celebration. Casey Jones Village will host the anniversary celebration from 9…
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- For the first time in three years, Bethel Springs will hosted a Christmas parade Friday night. The event was held to bring the community together and bring Christmas spirit to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials with the Madison County Sheriff's Department say a jailer was attacked Wednesday night by an inmate inside the Madison County Jail. They would not release the name of the…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The search is on for vandals responsible for thousands of dollars in damages at Lexington's Guy B. Amis Park. The Lexington Police Department shared photos of the damage. Officers call it…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Leaders at UT Martin have shed a little more light on why the university has been placed on probation by the Southeast Association of Colleges and Schools, which controls accreditation…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Mississippi man wanted for multiple armed robberies and vehicle thefts in two West Tennessee counties is behind bars. Henderson County deputies say Thomas Collums stole several pick-up trucks…
MILAN, Tenn.-A group of West Tennessee children will have a Christmas to remember this year thanks to the Milan Fire Department and a whole lot of runners. The department held its fourth annual 'Stuff the Sleigh 5-K', which raises money for…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson State Community College said starting this spring, it will offer students the option to pay their tuition in installments throughout the semester. The new tuition payment program spreads out the tuition over four…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The newest class of Leadership Jackson has officially graduated. The three month program, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce gives class members the chance to visit community landmarks, and meet with area leaders. They also…
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Jackson landmark now has a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The Tennessee Historical commission made the announcement, Thursday. First Presbyterian Church's complex including the Chevy Chase House are among three additions to…
JACKSON, Tenn.-A warning from the Tennessee Highway Patrol as they are cracking down on drivers in hope of saving lives. Starting Friday, the THP will perform a 'seat belt blitz' in the Jackson district. That means troopers will…
MARTIN, Tenn.-Bad news for the University of Tennessee at Martin. School officials confirm it has been put on probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which is in charge of accreditation. In a statement,…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- After nearly six months of vacancy, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce director position has been filled. Steve Hilton has accepted the job and already has a few plans to make changes.…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents of a local county are doing all they can to ensure that kids living in the area have a wonderful Christmas. The Crockett Christmas Store is a program designed to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members closest to the work of the Hope Recovery Center in Medon received keys to a new, debt-free home. Contributed by local businesses who worked together to raise more than…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The suspect in a deadly November shooting inside a west Jackson convenience store returned to court Thursday. A preliminary hearing for Urshawn Miller was scheduled for Thursday afternoon but instead of moving forward, Miller's attorney…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Looking ahead to Super Tuesday this March 10, candidates filed to run for five separate positions in Madison County on Thursday. Up for grabs are three county commission seats — seat…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Thursday in city court on accusations of telling police he'd been shot by another man when he'd accidentally shot himself, according to court papers. Antwon Watford is charged with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board is expected to make a final vote on Vision 2020 on Thursday. The following links show revised school zone maps proposed by Vision 2020. Proposed elementary school map Proposed high school…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In less than three days, the Jackson-Madison County School Board is expected to vote on "Vision 2020." But on Monday night, board members seemed to be unsure whether they could make that big decision. It was standing-room…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holiday season was officially ushered in Monday night in the Hub City with the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. Thousands lined the street to see and hear the sounds of the season. Marching bands, colorful, festive floats…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA took time to bring families together with a smile and some Christmas cheer. Saturday, the sevent annual 'Help Portrait' day provided free photos for local families in need. RIFA, along with student photographers from Union University,…
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