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TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple vehicle wreck at MM 122

DECATUR, CO., Tenn. -- A crash on I-40 has eastbound traffic backed up this morning. Crews are on the scene at mile marker 122 on I-40 as eastbound lanes are closed because of a wreck. TDOT got the call around…

Tennessee faces lawsuit for letting counties require masks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is facing a lawsuit over Republican Gov. Bill Lee's decision to let counties issue certain orders to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly citing their ability to require people to wear masks. The group Citizens for…

Suspect in Decatur County stabbing in custody

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect in a stabbing Saturday in Decatur County is in custody. Investigators say Melissa Marie Christensen is accused of stabbing a 45-year-old woman multiple times in the back and upper body, telling the victim she wanted…

Union City man sentenced for meth distribution, gun charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Union City man has been sentenced to 20 years in a federal methamphetamine distribution investigation. According to a news release from U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant, Daniel Nunez was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession…

Man charged in shooting of local animal rescue president

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is now charged in the shooting of a local animal rescue president. Patrick Merriweather appeared in Jackson City Court Tuesday morning. He's charged with attempted first degree murder, among other charges. According to court documents,…

Two additional COVID-19 deaths, 16 new cases in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two additional deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in Madison County to 37. The health department says a 71-year-old man died Aug. 23 and an…

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