Accused gunman on trial for 2012 homicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man charged with three murders in the Hub City faced a judge and jury for one of them Monday. Prosecutors say Craig Taylor was the masked robber who…
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THP announces seat belt fine increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You've heard the saying "click it or ticket," and the Tennessee Highway Patrol wants to remind you those ticket fines will increase starting Jan. 1. First-time violators can expect to…
Vandals damage Christmas decorations, church in Bemis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Vandals recently damaged Christmas decorations and a church in Bemis, according to residents. David Matthews said he has been hit twice. “Just tore them up,” he said. Matthews said…
Sheriff's office IDs man killed in Gibson Co. homicide
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies have identified a man killed in a Sunday afternoon shooting outside Humboldt. Kenneth Wayne Vailes, 52, was found fatally wounded when deputies responded around 4:30 p.m. Sunday to a reported disturbance at a residence in…
Santa to visit with kids in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn.- Santa is taking a break from the North Pole this week and visiting with kids at Tennessee Street Park in Savannah. From 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from…
WTHC Sportsplex gets top honor
JACKSON, Tenn.-For the second time in five years, Jackson has the best turf in the state. The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex has been named the municipal field of the…
West Tenn. sheriffs back citizens with carry permits
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Incidents such as the deadly shooting in California and another in Chattanooga months before are forcing politicians to pull the trigger on the topic of gun control.…
Hundreds attend Lexington Christmas parade
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Bright lights and loud noises brought the spirit of Christmas to Henderson County, Monday night. Fire trucks, floats and marching bands made their way through the town for the annual…
Deputies: Man arrested, charged with road rage
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-The Weakley County Sheriff's Department said a man was charged after a road rage incident late last week. Investigators said Christopher Wilson, 32, was arrested on a charge of…
Brownsville man credits officers with saving his life
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Brownsville man says he owes his life to two Brownsville officers who came to his rescue.
Brownsville museum recognized for legacy as historic African American school
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local museum is recognized as one of West Tennessee's most historic African American schools. The Dunbar Carver Museum in Brownsville and several other historic schools have been included in…
Local sheriffs encourage citizens to exercise gun rights
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Citing the shooting in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Firearms Association is asking sheriffs across the state to encourage their citizens with handgun permits to carry wherever they go. Gibson…
Raid on home lands Dresden man behind bars on drug charges
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing drug charges after a raid on his home reportedly yields cocaine and marijuana. Deputies took David Jones into custody Friday on drug charges after raiding…
Longtime USJ head football coach asked to step down
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime high school football coach — sometimes called the "godfather" of West Tennessee varsity football — has been asked to step down.
Weakley Co. deputies arrest two on drug charges
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies have arrested two suspected drug dealers after an investigation led to a drug dog allegedly finding drugs in a car.
