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.…
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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.
Humboldt police seek leads in two weekend shootings
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Officers are asking for input from the public in their investigation of two early Sunday morning shootings, one of which left a man injured.
Former Gibson Co. sheriff Chuck Arnold arraigned
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former sheriff was arraigned in court Monday morning along with 11 others in his administration.
Man accused of robbing elderly woman at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have arrested a man accused of robbing an elderly woman at a Jackson gas station.
Jackson police arrest man accused of breaking into homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Monday in city court on accusations of breaking into homes.
Madison Co. deputy charged with DUI, suspended
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office appeared Monday morning in Jackson City Court on a DUI charge.
TBI: Former Gibson Co. sheriff Chuck Arnold, 11 employees indicted
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Former Gibson County sheriff Chuck Arnold and 11 others involved in his administration have been indicted on numerous counts as a result of a TBI investigation. Arnold turned himself in Monday afternoon at the…
