Tennessee News

33 animals rescued from 'desperate conditions' in Hardeman County

POCAHONTAS, Tenn. -- Animal Rescue Corps rescued 33 animals from desperate conditions at a property in Pocahontas, Tennessee. The rescue came after Hardeman County Animal Control responded to a tip that multiple dogs exhibiting signs of mange and poor…

Memphis police: Arrest made in jogger's disappearance

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee said Sunday that an arrest has been made in connection with the abduction of a jogger last week. The Memphis Police Department said 38-year-old Cleotha Abston has been charged with especially aggravated kidnapping…

Memphis Police Department shares update on abduction investigation

MEMPHIS, Tenn. --Memphis Police Department shares case update. New information has surfaced in the abduction case of 34-year-old Eliza Fletcher. According to a Tweet from the Memphis Police Department this afternoon, the vehicle of interest has been located and a…

Tennessee park readies for annual 'Super Bowl of Marbles'

HILHAM, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will play host to the 39th annual National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship on Sept. 17. Rolley hole is a game that involves shooting marbles into small holes in the ground while keeping other teams from…

$50K reward for information on abducted Memphis jogger

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The family of a Tennessee woman who police said was abducted and forced into a vehicle while she was jogging near the University of Memphis campus has offered a $50,000 reward for information in the case.…

Tennessee officer shot while looking for stolen vehicles

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A police officer was shot and critically wounded Wednesday while patrolling for stolen vehicles in Memphis, Tennessee, officials said. The Memphis Police Department said the officer was shot by someone in a silver Infiniti. The officer…

Governor Lee releases video addressing school safety actions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee releases an important video for school safety actions. Governor Bill Lee has released a video update on key actions the Lee Administration has taken to enhance school safety following Executive Order 97. This…

Tennessee man charged with killing 2 women during argument

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man has been charged with killing two women during an argument, officials said. Officers responded Monday afternoon to a call of shots fired at a home and arrived to find two women with gunshot…

TDOT to halt lane closures for Labor Day holiday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is halting lane closures on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity from noon on Friday, September 2 until 6 a.m. on…