Young mother killed in early morning homicide in Benton County
UPDATE -- Officials have identified the woman killed early Friday morning in Benton County as well as the person of interest in her death. Ashley Grooms, 21, was killed. Her husband,…
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Humboldt police investigating after residents report sounds of gunfire in neighborhood
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Humboldt police confirm receiving reports of gunfire being heard by residents in one part of town, Thursday night. According to Humboldt Police Chief Rob Ellis, residents living along Burrow Street reported hearing the sound of several shots around 9…
Former Sheriff's Office employee accused of threatening jail staff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Madison County Sheriff's Office employee is facing new charges after court documents say he threatened a jail administrator. Joshua James Gandy, 39, is now charged with retaliation. He…
Idaho man sentenced after 2016 arrest in Hardeman County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Idaho man arrested by U.S. Marshals and the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office in Saulsbury last year has been sentenced to 20 years for firearms charges and possession of methamphetamine. Boise, Idaho Police Department attempted to stop…
Man charged with stealing $50K in cash, valuables from family member's safe
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a felony theft charge on accusations of stealing around $50,000 in cash, gold and silver from a family member's safe. John Clayton Cole is charged with…
Elected officials combat illegal dumping in West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Illegal dumping is an all too common problem that many elected leaders say doesn't just affect our area but many places across West Tennessee. Several city leaders and elected…
Man facing tampering with evidence charge in self-defense shooting appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jarvis Miller Jr. went before a judge Wednesday. Miller is charged with tampering with evidence. Officials say he threw a gun out the window after shooting 27-year-old Gevin Hardin. [caption…
Homicide suspect indicted on simulation charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman charged in a shooting in April at a downtown Jackson law office has been indicted on charges of criminal simulation. Murder, First Degree - Fabricate/Tamper/Destroy Evidence - Convicted Felon, Unlawful Carrying…
Man indicted in wife's alleged kidnapping, car chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife has been indicted by a Madison County grand jury. Patrick Moore was indicted on charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault…
Teen charged in social media threat toward Henry Co. school system
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement and school administrators say they're relieved after a potential threat was made to their school system. The Henry County Sheriff's Office has charged a 15-year-old in…
Fire destroys barn in Hardin Co.; owner suspects arson
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Where there's smoke, there's fire. Just after midnight, emergency crews raced early Tuesday morning to a scene of thick, black smoke at a farm in the 2000 block of…
Man charged after shots fired Monday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man was arraigned Tuesday in Jackson City Court after police say they found a loaded gun in his car Monday night after a report of gunshots. Anthony Waller, 38, is…
Martin homicide suspect reportedly led Miss. police on high-speed chase
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police have released more information about what happened when a man they suspected in a recent homicide was located in Mississippi. Eric Higgs was considered a person of interest in…
Sheriff's office investigating break-in at Denmark school
DENMARK, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has confirmed they are investigating a break-in over the weekend at Denmark Elementary School. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes confirmed the break-in happened…
Police investigating assault at east Jackson store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a report of an assault at an east Jackson grocery store. Police responded a report of an employee threatening another employee with a knife…
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