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Investigation leads to TennCare fraud charge for West TN woman

COVINGTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announces a TennCare fraud charge for one West Tennessee woman. According to the TBI, in March 2022, agents began investigating fraudulent time sheets submitted for in-home care services for a TennCare patient,…

Grammy winner accused of assault, kidnapping fatally shot

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Grammy-winning sound engineer accused of kidnapping and threatening his wife and stepdaughter at gunpoint in Tennessee was fatally shot by police, authorities said. A Metro Nashville Police officer killed Mark Capps, 54, during an encounter…

Lee: Tennessee high court likely won't set executions soon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee’s Supreme Court will likely wait until the state finalizes changes to its lethal injection process before it schedules any future executions. Lee's comments Thursday came after the release of a blistering…

West Tenn. communities to get boost for water improvements

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Communities throughout the state will be seeing improvements to their water infrastructure through new grants announced by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Coming from the state's American Rescue Plan fund, the grants total nearly $126,000,000…

Governor Lee announces details on 2023 Inauguration Ceremony

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bill Lee is preparing to take on his second term as Governor of Tennessee. Friday, Governor Lee announced the theme and schedule of events for the 2023 inaugural celebration. Themed "Tennessee: Leading the Nation," the celebration will…

McCarthy offers deal to end standoff in House speaker fight

UPDATE: McCarthy elected House Speaker WASHINGTON (AP) — The contours of a deal that could make Republican leader Kevin McCarthy the House speaker have begun to emerge. The House returns Friday to try again to end the stalemate over choosing…

Eagle viewing excursions offered at Land Between the Lakes

GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — Excursions to view bald eagles at Land Between the Lakes are being held in January and February. The Woodlands Nature Station will host viewing cruises and van tours that give visitors a chance to see the birds…

No injuries in Wednesday morning house fire

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department was on the scene of a house fire Wednesday morning. The department says their crews responded to a home that was heavily involved, but was brought under control within several minutes. The…

NFL announces Bills-Bengals game won't be resumed

The NFL said Thursday it will not resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. Paycor Stadium sits empty after the…

Law enforcement seen along Fowler Road

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement was spotted in mass in northeast Madison County. A large amount of law enforcement was spotted on Fowler Road near Beech Bluff Thursday night. Our crews on the scene observed crime scene tape around a…

McCarthy fails for 3rd long day in GOP House speaker fight

UPDATE: McCarthy elected House Speaker WASHINGTON (AP) — For a long and frustrating third day, divided Republicans kept the speaker’s chair of the U.S. House sitting empty Thursday, as party leader Kevin McCarthy failed again and again in an excruciating string of…

Award presented to relative of WWII veteran

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Veterans Service Distinguished Medal Award Presentation was held at 11 a.m. at the Madison County Complex. This award was presented to Dr. David Harris, who is the great-nephew,…

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