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JMCSS students get hands-on fire safety training

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in the Jackson-Madison County School System learned how to prevent and put out fires Tuesday. Eighth graders from Jackson Careers and Technology Magnet School…

Benton Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud for 4th time

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Holladay woman has been charged for the fourth time with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping for prescription drugs. Aleisha Wagner, 31, is charged in a Davidson County indictment with…

Gun, ammo stolen from Madison Co. deputy's vehicle

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a gun, two loaded magazines and two bullet-proof vests were stolen Tuesday morning from a deputy's patrol vehicle. The thefts happened before 6 a.m. at the deputy's home in Jackson, according…

Man found guilty of attempted murder in 2015 shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in April 2015 has been convicted of attempted murder. Michael Stitts of Jackson was found guilty Tuesday afternoon of four charges including attempted first-degree…

Hardin Co. business owner charged in $9M bank fraud conspiracy

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County businessman has been charged with participating in a conspiracy that defrauded three banks of more than $9 million. Charles Ray Smith was charged Monday in a nine-count indictment which includes eight counts of…

2 West Tenn. women face TennCare fraud charges

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee women are facing TennCare fraud charges involving prescription drugs. Amanda Pope, 37, of Martin is charged with 15 counts of TennCare fraud and 19 counts…

TBI identifies man killed in Decatur Co. officer-involved shooting

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified a man killed in an early morning officer-involved shooting. Charles Dove, 35, of Jackson was killed during an exchange of gunfire with Decatur County deputies after they responded to…

TBI investigates fatal Decatur Co. officer-involved shooting

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Decatur County. According to police, a deputy with the Decatur County Sheriff's Office was involved in an overnight shooting with…

Police investigate late-night armed robbery at package store

UPDATE -- Jackson police say a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Decatur County was suspected in the liquor store robbery. Read the updated story here. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police search for a man accused of robbing…

Benton Co. Ethics Committee presents audit findings

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Benton County Commission met for their monthly meeting, Monday evening.  Most of the meeting was dominated by a report from the audit committee that was less-than-glowing.…

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