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Where have the wild birds gone? 3 billion fewer than 1970

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A comprehensive study shows there are nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds in North America than in 1970. The new study finds that the bird population in the United States and Canada was probably around 10.1 billion…

Tennessee man sues after surviving police shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee man who survived a shooting by police during a traffic stop alleges in a lawsuit that officers were told to turn off body cameras during the incident. Authorities say Martavious Banks ran from a…

Appeals court upholds diversion denial for former bus driver

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee appeals court has upheld a decision to deny diversion to a former school bus driver convicted of charges including negligent homicide in a 2016 crash that killed six children. News outlets report the ruling…

Crockett County Sheriff's deputy arrested by FBI

CROCKETT CO., Tenn. -- A federal investigation lands a local sheriff's deputy behind bars. For the past few months the FBI, TBI, and the Crockett County Sheriff's Department joined forces to investigate Crockett County…

House fire closes down major Hub City street

JACKSON, Tenn.--A large fire rages for hours in the Hub City and a high traffic street is closed off as a result. According to the Jackson Police Department, a home on North Highland between…

What's New Wednesday: Tennessee Sports Foundation

The Tennessee Sports Foundation on Riverside Drive in Jackson is a non-profit and private membership organization. "A gun in properly trained hands help saves lives and that's what we want people to understand," said Marty Clements…

Gov. Bill Lee visits Jackson, tours local facilities

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee had a busy day Wednesday visiting Jackson and meeting with many constituents. During his visit to Jackson-Madison County Regional Hospital, he talked to student workers from Project Search, a…

Special needs students enjoy 'Champion's Day'

JACKSON, Tenn. - On Wednesday, everybody was a champion. "We have crafts and games. We have the characters that they can hug. They're special for a couple hours," said Tom Jones, scout master for Troop…

Keep Chester Co. Beautiful brings home big awards

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a big weekend for Chester County at the Keep Tennessee Beautiful conference. They brought home third in the Award of Excellence Affiliate category and first for their litter grant…

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