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THP investigates crash that killed Madison Co. deputy

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A deadly motorcycle accident on Interstate 40 is under investigation, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. A Madison County sheriff’s deputy died in the crash, according…

KMI Factory in Kenton cleaning up after flood

KENTON, Tenn. -- The KMI Factory is open Monday, but employees are cleaning rather than producing. Employees were hard at work Monday morning, but they had to be ferried in…

Children's food program under scrutiny over lax oversight

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Department of Human Services program that provides meals to children at risk for hunger is under scrutiny over a lack of oversight. The Tennessean reports that a federal review issued last month found multiple instances…

Memphis man sentenced in police standoff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man who shot at police officers during a standoff at his north Memphis home two years ago has been sentenced to six years in prison. Twenty-six-year-old Misael Chica-Arguenta was sentenced Friday in Shelby County Circuit…

UPDATE: MCSO identifies officer killed in motorcycle accident

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --A late night crash kills a Madison County sheriff's deputy, according to the department. Deputies say 39-year-old Matthew Doty lost control of his motorcycle around 10:00 p.m. Sunday while at exit 87 off Interstate 40. The sheriff's…

TEMA officials assess flooding damage in Martin

  MARTIN, Tenn. -- Flash flooding Saturday night had some businesses cleaning up Sunday. TEMA was in Martin Sunday morning assessing flood damage in the area. One family was evacuated Saturday night…

Humboldt teen prepares for dream trip

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon the Humboldt community gathered for a special sendoff. Garret Pruett, a 15-year old, received a proclamation from Mayor Sikes as he prepared for his trip to…

Flooding hits downtown Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Rains have caused flash flooding in Martin Saturday night. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received pictures of water levels up to the bumpers of many vehicles. Storefronts were also flooded…

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