Peabody High student removed after gun found
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local student was removed from school after a concerning discovery. Monday morning, tipsters alerted us to an incident at Peabody High School. According to Tim Haney, Director of…
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TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An investigation is underway in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday after authorities say a police officer fatally shot a 47-year-old Black man who had pointed a gun at him. The fatal shooting occurred Sunday evening in North…
Michael Jackson's nephew to star in King of Pop biopic
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson's 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will play the King of Pop in the planned biopic “Michael” to be directed by Antoine Fuqua. Lionsgate announced Jackson's casting Monday for the film being produced by Oscar-winning “Bohemian…
Plans approved for new Pope School, construction begins this year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The plan for the new PreK-8 Pope School is moving forward. The Jackson-Madison County School System confirms zoning approval for the project has been received from the City of Jackson, and…
Man killed in Dyer County officer-involved shooting
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Dyer County. According to the TBI, 50-year-old Terry Noel was killed by gunfire after an incident on Sunday afternoon. The TBI says around 2:30 p.m.,…
6th Memphis officer relieved of duty in Nichols arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A police spokeswoman says a sixth Memphis Police Department officer has been disciplined for his involvement in the brutal beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols. Officer Preston Hemphill was relieved of duty shortly after the Jan.…
VIDEO: Jackson home fire investigated as arson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department reports an arson in the Hub City. Around 10:30 Sunday evening, tipsters alerted us to a fire at…
Tyre Nichols case revives calls for change in police culture
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police video of the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by officers in Memphis, Tennessee, is hard to watch. The images are a glaring reminder of repeated failures of efforts to prevent police brutality. Nearly 32 years…
School where boy shot teacher reopens with added security
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher has reopened with stepped-up security and a new administrator. Nervous parents and students expressed optimism Monday as they returned to Richneck Elementary School in…
Two local schools hosts open houses
JACKSON, TENN. ---Two local private schools open their doors to potential students. The Trinity Christian Academy and the University School of Jackson hosted their open houses on Sunday, giving…
Support group aims to help West TN mothers
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One group held their first meeting for mothers in the West Tennessee area. Hub City Doula hosted their first Postpartum Support Group at the Your CBD Store in Jackson.…
Salvation Army brings new sports program to East Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Some youth in the community laced up their shoes and put their skills to the test. Several Hub city youth met at the T.R. White Community Center for a soccer…
Fire in Trenton claims one life
TRENTON, Tenn. —A fire claims the life of one person. According to local law enforcement, a house fire in Trenton on January 27 left one person dead. Trenton Fire Chief, Mike…
Crystal Ball gala returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Jackson symphony supporters have a ball! Several people here in the Hub City put on their best gowns for an annual event that returned to downtown Jackson. The…
A local city celebrates a music legend
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. ---A local city held a festival. On Saturday, the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center celebrated the life and legacy of blues pioneer Sleepy John Estes. Estes, born…
