Local judge receives sentence over DUI charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On August 17, a Madison County General Sessions court judge was arrested. Hugh Harvey: Possession of a handgun while under the influence, driving…
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Bethel Springs man charged with TennCare fraud
BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. -- An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a TennCare recipient in Bethel Springs. After receiving information from the division of TennCare's Office…
Annual gala held to benefit Women of Hope
MEDON, Tenn. -- An annual event that was sidelined due to COVID-19 made a return. The Hope Recovery Center had its annual gala benefiting the Women of Hope…
Loans available to farmers hurt by drought
ATLANTA -- Three West Tennessee counties are now eligible for federal Economic injury Disaster Loans. According to a news release, the announcement came on Tuesday, and is in response to the drought that began on October 25. The loans are…
6 State Parks offering Thanksgiving meals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Six Tennessee State Parks are offering their own Thanksgiving meals. According to a news release, Pickwick Landing State Park, Natchez Trace State Park, Cumberland Mountain State Park, David Crockett State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, and Montgomery…
Former co-owner of local medical clinic sentenced in opioid investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The former co-owner of a local medical clinic was sentenced to prison on Tuesday. According to court documents, Jay Shires was sentenced to six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to making a false statement relating…
Groups report epidemic of vaping among teens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The age of vaping over the years has been decreasing, and yet the dangers are continuously increasing. "Teen vaping has become an epidemic, truly. We see one in four…
Free meals given out at West Tennessee restaurant
BELLS, Tenn. -- The Front Porch gave out free Thanksgiving meals to all who stopped by. This restaurant is owned by Caroline Reed, who does this event annually. Reed felt the need…
Rifle season for deer hunting to begin Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gun season for deer hunters is right around the corner. The opening day of gun season for deer hunting begins Saturday, November 19. This is when hunters are allowed…
Third case of HPAI found in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Tennessee. According to a news release, the newest case of HPAI, which is a highly transmissible disease known to be deadly for domesticated fowl, was…
Boys and Girls Club preps kids for achieving their crowns
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local Boys and Girls Club is preparing young girls to experience an opportunity of beauty and grace. The club in Humboldt is inviting the community out…
Two UT Martin students earn their crowns
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two University of Tennessee Martin students have received their crowns. According to a news release, Caleigh Jo Erwin, of Dyersburg, and Karenna Rainey, of Adamsville, claimed the Miss UT Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival crowns in…
Department celebrates promotions among their own
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee police department is celebrating the promotion of two of their own. The Martin Police Department shared on Tuesday that Kelly Hendon…
West TN veterans get new roof with help from local organizations
HOLLADAY, Tenn. -- A team of organizations come together to give back to local veterans. "I am happy that these programs are out there for veterans for the people that…
2 arrested from Camden home in ongoing drug investigation
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Two people were arrested Monday night as part of an ongoing drug investigation in Benton County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 26-year-old Wesley Jenkins,…
