Air Choice One to offer flights to Atlanta
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans will soon have a new travel option as Air Choice One will offer flights from Jackson's McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport to Atlanta. "We're really excited," said…
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Gov. Haslam delivers final state of the state address
NASHVILLE, Tenn -- A big night for Governor Bill Haslam, as he gave his final 'State of the State' address. Governor Haslam has less than a year left in office before his…
Fourth and final candidate for UTM provost interviewed
MARTIN, Tenn.--The fourth and final candidate being considered for the University of Tennessee at Martin's new university provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs was introduced Monday evening. During the meet and greet, each candidate participated in an open forum…
Bolivar wants more shoppers in their area
BOLIVAR, Tenn.--Bolivar City Council members held a special session Monday night. At the Bolivar Municipal center, the small business, NaviRetail, made a presentation. They specialize in retail analytics. City Council members say bolivar lost $70 million from shoppers choosing to…
Man charged in deadly hit-and-run appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. — A man accused of leaving the scene of a deadly crash appears before a judge. David Darnell Case, 74, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident…
Local sheriff sounds off on likely cause of reported explosions
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Reports have come in across southern Gibson County from locations including Fruitland and Coxville about loud explosions in the area. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas says there is…
McNairy Co. student sent to mental facility after 'disturbing' Instagram posts
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A McNairy County student is now in a mental facility after posting on Instagram. "I just wanted to be there just as means of extra help and support in case…
Man faces gun, drug charges after search of north Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a man on drug and gun charges after searching a north Jackson home. Benjamin Watlington was arrested after Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics searched a home Thursday on Robin…
Family holds private ceremony for Holly Bobo
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nearly seven years after the death of Holly Bobo, she was finally laid to rest over the weekend. The family had a private ceremony Friday at the Bobo family cemetery. The Bobo family provided the accompanying photo.…
Police warn public about 'grandchild' phone scam
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Officials are warning the public about what they say is a new phone scam to hit our area. According to a release from Director of Public Safety Walter Smothers in Huntingdon, a caller who sounds like a young…
Prosecutors seek death penalty, life without parole in TBI agent's death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Prosecutors have filed a motion to seek the death penalty or life without parole for Brenden Burns, charged in the shooting death of Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent…
Humboldt police seek suspect in weekend shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a suspect wanted on an attempted murder charge in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting. Monterio Demarius Ross, 22, of Milan is wanted on charges of attempted first-degree murder, reckless endangerment and possession…
UPDATE: Driver charged in deadly Jackson hit-and-run
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The driver in a deadly hit-and-run last week on the Highway 45 Bypass has now been charged. David Darnell Case, 74, is charged with leaving the scene of…
Atwood officials issue precautionary boil water notice
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- A message to residents in the Atwood area. Due to a water main leak, pressure in some areas of the Atwood water system may have dropped below state mandated…
University School of Jackson host open house
JACKSON, Tenn -- Several local schools held open houses Sunday for perspective parents and students. One of those schools was the University School of Jackson. Representatives say they opened up…
