Local wrestling company carries on family passion
This is part 2 of a story on Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation, based in Trenton. See part 1 here. TRENTON, Tenn. -- Tim White was forced from the ring 14 years…
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Man sentenced to life in deadly 2014 home invasion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two mothers sat three rows apart Thursday in a Madison County courtroom. One, Carolyn Wade, is the mother of defendant Johnny Wade. The other, Chermaine Owens-Shivers, the mother…
Local duo takes top prize in CBS show 'Hunted'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The exciting season finale of the popular CBS show "Hunted" played out Wednesday night, and a local business owner and his friend took home the top prize. [caption id="attachment_201605" align="alignleft"…
'First Ladies Luncheon' raises money for United Way
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Women's Leadership Council hosted its forth annual "First Ladies Luncheon" fundraiser Thursday for the United Way of West Tennessee. The event serves as United Way's largest fundraising event.…
Murder trial delayed for man charged in death of elderly woman
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A murder trial in the 2011 shooting death of an elderly woman is delayed. Thursday was day three in the trial of 31-year-old Daniel Parker. He is charged in…
Chief U.S. district judge to assume senior status
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chief U.S. District Judge over West Tennessee Daniel Breen will soon assume senior status, stepping back from some duties. Judge Breen was nominated by President George W. Bush and sworn in…
Jackson Fire Dept. captain retires after 28 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday marked the last day on the job for Jackson Fire Department Capt. Derek Anderson. Anderson turned in his gear Thursday morning…
Traffic stop leads to gun, drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traffic stop by Jackson police leads to more than just a ticket. Court documents show Tyler Wilson was arrested Wednesday on Old Oak Circle after officers found several grams of marijuana and…
Graceland opens $45 million 'Elvis Presley's Memphis' complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The home of the King of Rock and Roll has a new multi-million dollar expansion that opened its gates to fans Thursday morning. Step back in time with Elvis Presley's Memphis, a brand new entertainment complex delving deeper into…
Man charged with indecent exposure at 3 Jackson businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local business owners recall encounters spanning nine months that have landed an elderly man in jail on numerous counts of indecent exposure. …
Liberty Tech teacher pleads guilty to being drunk at school event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A teacher at Liberty Technology Magnet High School pleaded guilty Thursday to being drunk at an on-campus event. James Cotton pleaded guilty in court Thursday to public intoxication and consuming/possessing alcohol…
Longtime wrestling company calls West Tennessee home
TRENTON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee is home to one of the longest-running independent wrestling promotions in the country. "In march of 2008, we came to Trenton," owner Randy Byrd said. When Byrd and…
Powerful storms destroys mobile home and overturns RVs in Kenton
KENTON, Tenn -- A fan blowing in the wind is no comparison to the force that ripped through the area. "It felt like someone had a hold to our bed and shaking…
U.S. Marshals: One suspect in custody following shooting of Bolivar teen
BOLIVAR, Tenn.-One of the two suspects is now in custody following the shooting of a Bolivar teen. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Antonius Douglas turned himself in to marshals, Wednesday. He was wanted on a count of attempted first…
Downed tree in east Jackson makes for slow commute home
JACKSON, Tenn.-The drive home Wednesday afternoon for some included a detour, due to a downed tree along Whitehall Street in east Jackson. Police blocked both lanes as crews worked to remove the…
