K9 officer brings dramatic end to hours-long police chase, standoff
(CBS Newspath) -- A K9 officer for LAPD takes down a domestic violence suspect as he tries desperately to get away, following a pursuit and hours-long standoff in California.
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Harris breaks tie in Senate to approve COVID relief plan, now moves to House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved a measure that would let Democrats push through President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without Republican support. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her…
Haywood High School mourns loss of basketball coach Patrice Boyd
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Faculty, staff and students at Haywood High School are remembering the impact of a well-respected coach, and the legacy she leaves behind. "This morning Coach Boyd did not…
Officials respond to state investigation of city finances under former administration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An investigation into the spending habits of the former City of Jackson leadership has revealed shocking decisions. The state comptroller's office released a report, centering around former Mayor…
Bethel president discusses changes to university amid pandemic
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university president spoke with community leaders about how his school is adapting with the pandemic. The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce gathered for a roundtable discussion…
17-year-old runaway charged with weapons possession in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A 17-year-old runaway from Lauderdale County has been charged with weapons possession in Dyersburg. Press Release Date: February 4, 2021 Incident Type: Weapon Arrest February 2, around 8:45 a.m., detectives charged a 17... Posted by Dyersburg…
Second Hub City Hero chosen in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has selected its second Hub City Hero. The city says Lauren Pritchard Cobb was chosen to be February's Hub City Hero for her efforts in feeding children through RIFA's snack backpack program. “Lauren…
Second drive-thru vaccination event planned in Henry County
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center is hosting another drive-thru vaccination event. A HCMC news release says the next event will…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,154 new cases, 736,370 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, February 4. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Actor Hal Holbrook's legacy lives on in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Hal Holbrook -- star of Mark Twain Tonight! -- died in late January, but he leaves a lasting impact on Huntingdon and all of West Tennessee. "Probably…
Officials: Haywood High School basketball coach Patrice Boyd has died
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Officials have confirmed the Haywood High School girls basketball coach Patrice Boyd died Thursday. Brownsville police say Boyd is believed to have died due to natural causes. The…
TN woman dead after exchanging gunfire with deputies serving eviction order
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say a Tennessee woman has died of a gunshot wound after exchanging gunfire with deputies who were trying to serve an eviction order. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 56-year-old Tracy Hope Walter-Hensley of…
Jackson State names vice president of student services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has announced a new vice president of student services. Dr. Kyle Barron was previously the assistant vice president of student services at Volunteer State Community College, according to a news release. Barron is…
3 additional deaths, 20 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those patients are: a 43-year-old woman, who died Feb. 1. an 80-year-old man, who…
Investigation on Waste Management, Baseball Club contracts released
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's office released the results of their investigation into the City of Jackson's interactions with the Jackson Baseball Club and Waste Management contract. According to a news release, the investigation began at the request of…
