Martin police search for person of interest in homicide investigation
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police said it was a grim scene on Brooks Drive in Martin Wednesday as officers investigate a homicide. Police initially responded to the home just after 9 a.m.…
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Man accused in Humboldt drive-by shooting appears in court
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A drive-by shooting suspect makes his first court appearance where he asked the judge to reduce his bail. "I have two little…
At least 1 airlifted in Medina wreck
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Crews are on the scene of a wreck on Highway 152 and Highway 186. Medical helicopters were flown onto the scene. At least one person was airlifted to the…
West TN town honors local veterans with personalized banners
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee town is honoring veterans in a special way. Sixty-six banners with pictures of veterans are hanging in downtown Greenfield. "My husband, who passed away…
Jackson-based Murray Guard acquired by US Security Associates
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Murray Guard, a security contractor based in Jackson, has been acquired by U.S. Security Associates. The headquarters for Murray Guard is in Jackson, and the contractor has offices in…
Man indicted in 2015 homicide in Ripley
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A man has been indicted in the November 2015 shooting death of a man in Ripley. Jessie James Somerville, 21, is charged…
UPDATE: Martin police ID person of interest in homicide
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police in Martin are searching for a person of interest in a homicide. Police are searching for 46-year-old Eric D. Higgs, according to a release from the Martin Police Department.…
Locally made film 'Hongo' hits big screen for one-day premiere
MILAN, Tenn. -- It was an exciting night for West Tennessee as many people filled the Ritz movie theater Tuesday in Milan for a special premiere. Bolivar native Jaron Lockridge is…
American Heart Association celebrates 'Feast in the Field'
JACKSON, Tenn.--The American Heart Association held its annual "Feast in the Field", Tuesday. It was a night of giving thanks, and sharing the mission and vision of the American Heart…
Wife of Sonny Melton hopes for sellout crowd at benefit concert
PARIS, Tenn. -- Some of Nashville’s biggest songwriters will take the stage Oct. 25 at the Krider Performing Arts Center in Paris for a benefit for the Sonny Melton Memorial Scholarship…
36 malnourished horses rescued by Redemption Road
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Ray Jones says he felt obligated to call the Haywood County Sheriff's Department when he noticed over three dozen unhealthy horses at a property on Nunn Road. "They…
Humboldt City Schools earn exemplary honors
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Viking pride is at an all-time high in Humboldt as the school system has been given exemplary status. "We are very excited that the state has recognized us for…
Grant adds strawberry flair to downtown Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The strawberry city is one of 12 communities to get a Tennessee Downtown grant. Thanks to that $15,000 grant, steel strawberry statues have been placed on the corners of…
Man charged with forging $36K in checks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is charged with forging over $36,000 worth of his grandmother's checks. Rynn Nachlinger faces a forgery charge after his grandmother accused him of forging several checks at various locations across…
Learn to protect plants as first frost approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A frost advisory takes effect early Wednesday morning for most of West Tennessee. "If you cover them, they will. If you don't, they will not," Shane Hodge said. Hodge…
