Memorial Day shooting victim changes story; charges against accused gunman dropped
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An attempted first-degree murder charge is thrown out Thursday after a victim recants statements given to police. David Travis…
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Tipton Co. woman faces more TennCare fraud charges
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tipton County woman is charged in Lauderdale County with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping, according to a release from the state. …
Wal-Mart gains licenses to sell wine in stores across Tennessee
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart received 120 licenses Thursday to sell wine in their stores across Tennessee starting July 1. This will allow Wal-Mart to sell wine at 104 Wal-Mart locations and 16…
WRAP expands services to 6 new West Tenn. counties
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit aimed at helping victims of violence is expanding its services to an additional 200,000 residents in West Tennessee. The Wo/Mens' Resource and Rape Assistance Program,…
Jackson police investigate overnight home burglaries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say they're investigating two overnight burglaries. They say the first burglary happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at a home in the 40 block of Arbor Ridge Cove. Investigators say right now they aren't sure what…
Miss Tennessee Pageant opens preliminary competition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds gather for the 64th straight year in the Hub City to cheer on 36 contestants in the Miss Tennessee scholarship pageant. While there are plenty of…
U.S. Senate votes to require women to register for draft
JACKSON, Tenn. --This week, the U.S. Senate approved a Defense Bill that could bring big changes to women and the military draft. The Senate recently approved a $602 billion Defense…
Thousands of kids turn out for 'Touch a Truck Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of West Tennessee kids got an up-close lesson Wednesday at Jackson Fairgrounds Park. The city of Jackson hosted this year's Touch a Truck Day, giving students a chance to learn…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights dangers to elderly
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of people across the United States wore purple Wednesday to show their support in the fight against elder abuse. A new study by the National Center on Elder Abuse says the elderly population here in the U.S. sits…
Tenn. National Guard announces upcoming emergency drill
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee National Guard will hold an emergency drill early next week and wants to make sure you're aware before you think the worst. The Tennessee National Guard…
Show your best pageant wave for the ‘West Tennessee Wave Contest’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee pageant is taking over the Hub City this week, and the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau wants to see how good your pageant wave is. To…
Former Henry Co. Medical Center employee charged with stealing $43K from hospital
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former employee at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the hospital. Police have charged 46-year-old Tammy Ditto of Springville with theft. Officers…
Longtime Jackson police officer retires
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime Jackson police officer was honored Wednesday during his last day on the job. Officer Myron Holt is retiring after 27 years of service to the Hub City.…
Madison Co. investigator appears in court on sex charges
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- For just a few minutes, Johnny Woolfolk, an investigator for the Madison County Public Defender's Office, appeared in court Wednesday after being arrested on sex charges involving…
Union City police recover car stolen from Martin; suspect flees after crash
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police say the person driving a stolen car fled the scene after crashing it in Union City early Wednesday. Martin police responded around midnight to a reported car theft. The owner of the white Kia told…
