Man charged with break-in at Denmark school
DENMARK, Tenn. -- A man has been charged in connection with a break-in over the weekend at Denmark Elementary School. Michael Wayne Price, 37, is charged with burglary and filing a false report…
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Man charged with trying to attack employee at Jackson grocery store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a man accused of trying to attack an employee at a grocery store in east Jackson. Dwayne Phillips appeared Friday in Jackson City Court on…
Class holds 50-year reunion at Union University Homecoming
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University is wrapping up their homecoming celebrations this weekend. "People just enjoying being together and reuniting and friendship," Assistant Director of Alumni Teresa Rosson said. That's what…
Benton County attorney disbarred
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County attorney has been disbarred after failing to handle an urgent child custody petition quickly, according to a news release. Alan G. Ward was disbarred Friday and must pay restitution to a client after…
Young mother killed in early morning homicide in Benton County
UPDATE -- Officials have identified the woman killed early Friday morning in Benton County as well as the person of interest in her death. Ashley Grooms, 21, was killed. Her husband,…
Car crashes into building on North Highland Avenue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A frightening scene unfolded Friday afternoon along a busy Jackson street when a car crashed into a building. The crash happened just before 1 p.m. on North Highland…
Death investigation underway after body found in Tennessee River
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn.- The Benton County Sheriff's Department is conducting a death investigation after a man's body was pulled from the Tennessee River. Now, new details are being released that have…
Humboldt police investigating after residents report sounds of gunfire in neighborhood
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Humboldt police confirm receiving reports of gunfire being heard by residents in one part of town, Thursday night. According to Humboldt Police Chief Rob Ellis, residents living along Burrow Street reported hearing the sound of several shots around 9…
Police: Two-vehicle wreck in west Jackson sends one to area hospital
JACKSON, Tenn.-A late night wreck near Jackson-Madison County General Hospital sends one person to the hospital. According to Jackson police, it happened at 10, Thursday night. Investigators said a pickup carrying 2 people was was traveling north on Lambuth and…
University of Memphis Lambuth hosts graduate school fair
JACKSON, Tenn.--The University of Memphis Lambuth hosted a graduate school information fair Thursday night. Students met in the Varnell-Jones Hall Wisdom Parlor where they were given the opportunity to learn more…
Candidates are ready for Election Day in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Early voting has ended and it's almost Election Day in Humboldt. Humboldt voters will cast their ballots for mayor, alderman and an alcohol referendum in this fall's election. The current…
Milan plant to close, cut all jobs
MILAN, Tenn. — Employees at a plant in Gibson County are learning they'll be out of a job by the end of the year. Futuris announced they'll be closing the factory…
Humboldt school board candidates want your vote on Election Day
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt voters will not only vote for city leaders but also for school board trustees. On Election Day, three school board positions are up for grabs in…
Dogs train to help local agencies find missing people
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the FBI, there were thousands of missing persons cases in 2016. The sound of dogs barking could help solve some of those cases. "We have…
City Council to consider taking Bemis Mill property
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson could take possession of the Bemis Mill property in south Jackson. Mayor Jerry Gist said they want to build a park. Gist said demolition…
