Weakley Co. deputies seize $27K worth of meth
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A drug investigation leads deputies to nine and a half ounces of meth and lands two people behind bars. Copeland, left, and…
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Man to serve 18 years after guilty plea in 2015 shooting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A suspected killer pleads guilty this week in Madison County Circuit Court and learns his punishment. According…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office warns public about phone scams
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning after getting reports about suspicious phone calls. Deputies say they've received several calls this week from people concerned about…
2 charged in Wal-Mart thefts including $8,000 in baby formula
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people went before a judge Friday on accusations of stealing $8,000 worth of baby formula from the Wal-Mart in south Jackson. Rebecca Gilham,…
Medina police make arrests in auto break-ins
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police in Medina believe they've caught the people responsible for a string of car break-ins throughout the city, all thanks to some observant citizens. [caption id="attachment_178146" align="alignleft"…
Police still seek man wanted in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search is now entering a third night for a Henderson man accused of opening fire after an argument with a family member. Gary…
Man found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Big Sandy shooting
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A man charged with first-degree murder was in court Friday for the third day of trial, and a verdict was reached. George Burns III was found…
Suspects face attempted murder, aggravated assault charges in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect is out of the hospital after a shooting in east Jackson nearly a month ago. Hector Cortes is charged with two counts of aggravated assault…
Former Selmer police officer pleads guilty to child porn charge
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former lieutenant with the Selmer Police Department has pleaded guilty to accessing child pornography on a hidden website. Tony O. Miller, 36, of Finger Tennessee,…
Woman killed in murder-suicide was mother of 4
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, 27-year-old Camille Thompson, a mother of four, was shot to death in Hardeman County. The gunman, identified as her husband, Johntate Thompson, led officers into Chester County…
Residents shocked by murder suspect taking own life in their neighborhood
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A chase through multiple counties ends in Chester County Thursday morning with a man taking his life after authorities say he murdered his wife. The District Attorney's…
Bolivar police ID couple killed in murder-suicide
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Authorities have identified the man and woman who were killed Thursday morning in an apparent murder-suicide. Officers say Johntate Thompson shot himself in the head after a pursuit…
Woman wanted for failure to appear on 2nd-degree murder charge
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A suspected killer has been added to the Madison County Sheriff's Office's most wanted list after officers say she failed to show up Thursday for court. Deputies say Norma Barnett was scheduled…
New sentencing hearing debated in Vanderbilt rape case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Nashville judge says he'll decide next week whether to order a new sentencing hearing for a former Vanderbilt football player convicted of participating in the gang rape of an unconscious student. Cory Batey was sentenced…
McKenzie man sentenced to 15 years on child porn charge
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distribution of child pornography. Seferino Saldivar, 42, pleaded guilty in May to using an internet…
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