Hefty Fine Proposed for Referee Attacks
House Bill 398/Senate Bill 378 would fine anyone who causes bodily harm to a sports official up to $5,000 on top of their misdemeanor assault charges.
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Dyersburg HS Student Told He Can't Graduate
Stephen Price, 17, has suffered from epilepsy his entire life. He failed two grades and has been teased by classmates who say he will never graduate like them. "Some kids are just smart and I wish I could be like…
Citizens Protest Councilman's Blog
Two protestors holding signs were part of the audience at the Jackson City Council's meeting.
Lambuth Student Charged with Theft
A Lambuth University student is free on $10,000 bond after being arrested in connection with a series of dorm room thefts.
Citing Cause
This video is no longer available. We have new details on the operating conditions at the PictSweet plant in Bells, as investigators release their findings after a worker lost his life on the job. The food packaging plant has been…
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Taylor Indicted For Murder
A Henry County grand jury has handed an indictment in the December murder of an elderly couple in Buchanan. Edward Michael Taylor was indicted today on two counts of first degree murder as well as other counts in connection with the December 3 crime. Investigators said Taylor confessed to robbing and murdering Guy and Barbera Walker inside their home in Buchanan. He turned himself in in east Tennessee a few days later. Taylor's next court date is March 14.
Humboldt Drive By
Humboldt Violence: Police Ask for Help By: Jonquil Newland jnewland@wbbjtv.com 10:30 p.m. According to Humboldt Assistant Police Chief Bill Baker, the city has seen a rash of gun violence recently. Baker said the city has witnessed about five shootings since…
