Weekend fire leaves 1 dead in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A weekend fire leaves one person dead and a home destroyed. Gibson County Fire Department Chief Bryan Cathey said the fire took place a little before 4…
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Bemis neighborhood holds reunion
WEST BEMIS, Tenn. - For those who grew up on Butler Street, Saturday's reunion was more than just a get-together. It was a celebration of their history and their community.…
Buford Pusser Festival honors law enforcement, first responders
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people were in Adamsville on Saturday for the 31st annual Buford Pusser Festival. Families and community members gathered at the opening ceremony for a few heroes…
Annual Exit 56 Blues Fest draws crowds
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - An annual event that brings music to your ears has returned to the city of Brownsville. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center invites blues fans far and wide to the musical event. The two day festival showcases…
Trenton family seeks justice for shooting victim
TRENTON, Tenn. -- In October, Investigators with the Trenton police department say 43-year-old Billy Smith died after being shot on Lexington Street in Trenton. Maxine Blakely is Smith's mother. She…
Inaugural Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2018 crowned
JACKSON, Tenn. - Christine Williamson was crowned as the first ever Miss Tennessee Volunteer. Williamson was the 66th Miss Tennessee winner under the Miss America organization. When the groups…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office seeks possible witness to robbery
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery last month and is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a possible witness. Investigators say the robbery happened around 9:30 p.m. on April 28 at the…
Brownsville receives grant for family justice center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the one-stop shop you go to when you're in need of support after domestic violence. "Brownsville was awarded a grant to establish a family justice center," Daryl Chansuthus,…
Humboldt standoff ends with 3 in custody
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A standoff Friday at a Humboldt home ends with three people in custody. A normally quiet neighborhood in Humboldt became the scene of a standoff with a man…
TDOT opens temporary lane closures for Memorial Day weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many Tennesseans get out and travel on Memorial Day weekend. Before you do that, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is reminding drivers about staying safe while travelling. They have also released an update on lane closures throughout the…
Bon Voyage: Boating safety tips from TWRA
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's time to start soaking up the summer sun out on the lakes. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to make sure everyone stays safe while…
New firefighters train at Humboldt Fire Department
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A few recent graduates from the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy take new positions at the Humboldt Fire Department. "They're working on some low-angle rescue training,…
TWRA announces chronic wasting disease unit in West TN; hunting seasons extended
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the creation of a new chronic wasting disease deer hunting unit in response to the disease being found last year in three West Tennessee counties. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission…
2 charged with abuse after baby tests positive for drugs
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man and woman previously arrested on drug counts now also face child abuse charges after a baby tests positive for drugs. Jennifer Barner and Daniel Thomas were arrested May 14 when deputies with the Weakley…
UPDATE: Suspect in custody after Humboldt standoff
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A standoff in Humboldt Friday morning has ended peacefully with one suspect in custody. According to the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Task Force, a subject was barricaded inside a home in the 1300 block of…
