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Tennessee Highway Patrol conducts manhunt in Henderson County

HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted a manhunt Friday afternoon. Authorities could be seen in wooded areas along Highway 104 in northwest Henderson County. The THP helicopter was also used in the search for the suspect or suspects.…

Museum on wheels visits Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Angela Jennings brought her Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheels to the Stone Student Center at Lane College. Students were able to learn about African-American history, such as…

US Marshals: Fugitive sex offender reportedly seen in Memphis area

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A fugitive sex offender who fled before being sentenced in Michigan has reportedly been seen in the Memphis area, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Michael Francis Flaker, 73, of Shelby, Michigan, is wanted for leaving before…

Flooding does more damage than expected in Benton County

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Highway workers of Benton County were hard at work Thursday afternoon, repairing several roads affected by floodwaters. Benton County Highway Superintendent Buck Carter said workers have been unstopping…

Jackson firemen put out a burning car shop

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department Battalion Chief Randy Hayes said they received call of a fire at Super Lube around 6:48 p.m. Thursday on North Parkway. "We came…

Multiple mayoral candidates seek to replace Gist

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The title of mayor of Jackson is quickly becoming a highly sought-after position. "The simple fact that the incumbent isn't running means more people think they have a better chance of winning," said Dr. Sean Evans, professor…

Attendees honor local veteran at funeral

PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Army Sgt. Mary Nolen passed away with no known family.Her funeral was to be for an unclaimed veteran, but on Thursday, strangers ensured she was buried with full…

RIFA serves hundreds of thousands in 2018

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local non-profit served almost half a million meals this previous year. "497,578 meals were distributed through RIFA and all of its different programs," said Lindsay Dawkins, the marketing and…

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