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Newbern Police Department confirms death of Chief Richard Barnes

NEWBERN, Tenn. -- According to a post from The Newbern Police Department's Facebook page, Chief Richard Barnes has died. Barnes served the community for more than 40 years. The police…

Those left in Afghanistan complain of broken US promises

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In the final days of the chaotic American airlift from Afghanistan, Javed Habibi, a green card holder from Richmond, Virginia, said he was getting emails and phone calls from the U.S. government promising that he, his…

WATCH: 1,600 pound pumpkin transported to state fair

(CBS Newspath) -- How do you transport a giant pumpkin weighing more than 1,600 pounds to the Alaska State Fair? Dale Marshall has experience with that and can show you. SEE ALSO: 'Once Upon…

Congress asks telecommunications, social media companies for Jan. 6 records

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested that telecommunications and social media companies preserve the personal communications of hundreds of people who may have somehow been connected to the attack. It’s a sweeping public…

Importance of calling before digging

GIBSON CO., Tenn-- Local utility officers want to show a dramatization of how important it is to call before you dig. "It's very important to get the word out and to educate our community," said Allyson Horner, General Manager…

Late home arrival from school causes concerns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents are concerned over the arrival time of students. One school system representative says they are currently 27 bus drivers short and have been using other drivers to help cover different routes. The school system's chief support…

Le Bonheur CEO looks to expand in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is getting ready to expand the resources they provide across West Tennessee. Le Bonheur CEO Michael Wiggins spoke at the Jackson Rotary Club meeting about…

Jackson schools recognize Hunger Action Month with food drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are partnering together to recognize Hunger Action Month. Trinity Christian Academy and the University of School of Jackson are celebrating their 10th annual food drive with…

Charges dismissed against Dyersburg man involved in fatal fight

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man involved in a fatal fight has been released from jail. Robert Chesser was walking out of the bar Saturday, Aug. 28 when he and four…

THP video encourages safety ahead of Labor Day weekend

With the Labor Day holiday almost here, Tennessee Highway Patrol released a video encouraging drivers to stay safe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHvQG20PczM&t=168s The video features deputies with the THP and other state highway patrols. And regardless of their uniform, they all say they…

Lane College hosts 139th annual Fall Convocation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College officially launched students into the 2021-22 school year with the school's 139th Fall Convocation. "It is a time when the college comes together to celebrate another…

Tennessee Secretary of State promotes voter registration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It is now National Voter Registration Month, and the Secretary of State’s office helping with efforts to get people registered. Secretary of State Tre Hargett says his office working to encourage voter registration in three ways: Holding…