5 face meth charges after Weakley Co. deputies search homes
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five people are facing meth-related charges after deputies executed search warrants Friday at two Weakley County residences. From left: Doster, Canada, Stout,…
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Weakley Co. man killed in tractor accident
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed Monday morning when he fell off the tractor he was driving near Sharon, according to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. Prentice Ary, 77, of North Durham Road near Sharon died in the…
Update: Memphis Amber Alert subject found safe, suspect in custody
UPDATE -- The 3-year-old girl reported kidnapped in Memphis has been found safe and her accused abductor is now in custody, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Original Story: MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for…
Power outage affects areas near downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some areas of downtown and midtown Jackson are currently being affected by a power outage, according to reports from residents and Jackson Energy Authority's outage map. Tom Mapes, spokesman for the Madison County Sheriff's Office, said they…
2016 Miss Tennessee Grace Burgess is officially on duty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the second year in a row, the newly crowned Miss Tennessee calls West Tennessee home. "Miss Tennessee — I'm Miss Tennessee. I had to…
Kim arrested on new theft charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A list of new charges have been filed against 31-year-old Andrew Kim, a Jackson man accused of stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from a local furniture store. Court documents…
Local family hopes for justice 4 years after murder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jackson family came together this weekend to remember the life of their loved one after he was murdered. Family members said 20-year-old Marcio Murphy was killed four…
4th Annual Rockabilly Grand Prix rolls through Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The two day bike race, that attracts hundreds of riders from all over to the Hub City, kicked off Saturday. "It's by far the best way to stay…
Jackson church hosts annual Juneteenth Celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness, or SAACA, celebrated Juneteenth Saturday afternoon at Berean Baptist Church. Juneteenth is the oldest know celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United…
Flags fly in downtown Jackson for Flag Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization celebrated Flag Day with a downtown show of flags. The Jackson-Madison County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated their annual field of flags Saturday. More than 150 flags are flying in Triangle…
Memphis charges $10 to enter Beale Street on Saturday night
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tourists and locals who visit the blues bars, dance clubs and barbecue joints on Memphis' Beale Street on Saturday nights now have to bring along some extra cash, just for the privilege of being there. In…
Miss Tennessee Night 3 wraps up preliminary contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday night was the third and final night of preliminary competition for the annual Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant. Once again, the 36 contestants graced the stage of the Carl Perkins Civic Center in talent and swimsuit competition,…
'Night of Heart' raises awareness of heart health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a lot of heart and hoping to raise money and awareness about heart health, West Tennessee Heart and Vascular hosted the seventh annual "Night of Heart" on…
Humboldt Relay for Life draws hundreds to fight cancer
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An annual event brought out hundreds for a night of fun to fight a disease that affects millions. The annual Humboldt Relay for Life was held…
Annual Father-Daughter Ball raises money for Girl Scouts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Father's Day is just days away, and for many dads across the area they were enjoying Friday evening at the annual Father-Daughter Ball. Dozens of dads and their…
