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Murder trial begins for accused Big Sandy gunman

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An accused killer appeared Wednesday in court for the first day of his murder trial. George Burns is on trial for the Nov. 16, 2015, shooting death of…

Search continues for Chester Co. fugitive

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fugitive is still on the run after a Tuesday manhunt that sent schools into lockdown. Gary Hart is still wanted on accusations of opening…

Jackson firefighters install free smoke detectors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson firefighters installed smoke detectors in homes Wednesday free of charge. Jackson C. Freeman had a smoke detector, but it was not working. “They installed four, one in…

Andrew Jackson Marathon gets makeover, new name

JACKSON, Tenn.-A big announcement for Tennessee's oldest marathon, Jackson's Andrew Jackson marathon. To celebrate its 45th year, organizers announced Tuesday, it is getting a makeover with a new name. It…

West TN State Fair officially opens for 161st year

JACKSON, Tenn.-Gates are open and the Ferris wheel is lit as the West Tennessee State Fair, officially opens. The West Tennessee tradition is set up at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park, with…

Three Weakley Co. women accused of TennCare fraud

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-Three Weakley County women stand charged with abusing the state's healthcare system. Donna Newsom of Dresden faces three counts of TennCare fraud, accused of altering prescriptions for her child to get Adderall. Donna Williams, also of Dresden, faces…

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