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Obion Co. Sheriff's Office searches for missing girl

SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. -- The Obion County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing teenage girl. In a post on their Facebook page, the sheriff's office says 14-year-old Keyera Coffman was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in her bedroom…

Police identify victims in Wednesday shooting in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department have identified two people critically injured in a shooting Wednesday night in east Jackson. Police say 26-year-old Julio Almaraz and 20-year-old Joe Ramirez were injured in the shooting around 6:15 p.m.…

Man sentenced to 15 years for possessing firearm as felon

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Marshawn Keith Burrus, 56, was sentenced Tuesday to 188 months in prison, according to a…

Selmer business announces $600,000 expansion

SELMER, Tenn. -- A Selmer distribution business has announced an expansion project that is expected to bring more jobs to McNairy County. Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe, along with officials of…

O'Charley's in Jackson to close after this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The O'Charley's restaurant in Jackson will close Sunday. The restaurant, located at 644 Carriage House Drive, will close after business Sunday, according to an announcement from the company. O'Charley's President Craig Barber released the following statement: "Our…

Local judge recognized for helping recovering addicts

MILAN, Tenn.-- Milan City Court Judge Collins Bond received a plaque Wednesday for helping recovering addicts return to their normal means of life. 15 graduates of the recovery court program came to thank…

2 injured in shooting in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson police rushed to Neff Street and Middleton Street after reports of gunfire and a car in flames. "First noticed a vehicle that had been wrecked, and they noticed a victim inside…

Alice Hardin opens for City Fellowship Band

JACKSON, Tenn.--The City Songs band performed at The City Fellowship Baptist Church for their new album release called "City Songs Volume 3." They have been working for more than a year on this album…

What's New Wednesday: Hana Sushi

Japanese restaurantt Hana Sushi in North Jackson just opened in April on Union University Drive. Mimi Liu works at the restaurant. Mandarin is her fist language and English is her second language. "We don't really eat…

Police find no threat after Dyersburg school lockdown

UPDATE: Dyersburg police have identified a person of interest in a threat at Dyersburg High School on Wednesday. Police Chief Steve Isbell said in a statement posted on the police department's Facebook page Wednesday…

Judges score creations for RIFA's Canstruction 2019

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 40,000 pounds of food was donated to Regional Inter-Faith Association for this year's Canstruction competition, and the structures showed it. "They continue to improve each year. We've had some…

Mental evaluation planned for convict in prison escape

RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) -- A mental evaluation will help decide whether a convict accused of killing a Tennessee corrections administrator before escaping prison is competent to stand trial. Attorneys for Curtis Ray Watson said during a hearing Wednesday that a…

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