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Police in Tennessee county offering reward in drug case

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities in Tennessee are investigating the deaths of three people who died after overdosing on drugs in a home. WTVF-TV reports that police in Lebanon are offering a $2,000 reward for information that leads to the…

3 shot, critically wounded at Tennessee home

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say three people have been shot and critically wounded at a home in Tennessee. Maury County Sheriff Bucky Rowland told news outlets that a suspect called emergency dispatchers early Friday and told them to send…

Jackson Police investigate rollover crash in West Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police have confirmed a rollover crash that occurred Friday evening in West Jackson. Police say the crash happened on the U.S. 45 Bypass near Old Hickory Boulevard around 4 p.m. Friday. Investigators also say injuries have…

Tax-free weekend kicks off in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The tax-free weekend is kicking off with shoppers flying to the stores in search of bargains and to avoid paying sales tax. Starting Friday, people across the state made their way to stores to save a little…

Decatur Co. Sheriff's Office sells military equipment

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's office is selling military equipment to make money. "A lot of people are under the misconception that I'm buying this stuff," said Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd. "I'm not buying this stuff. It's…

Driver arrested after leading police on pursuit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police were involved in a pursuit of a driver Friday night in East Jackson. Jackson Police say they attempted to stop a driver around 9:20 p.m. Friday on a traffic charge. Investigators say the driver did…

Local Navy veteran posthumously honored for service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Navy crew member from Jackson is posthumously honored more than 70 years after losing his life while serving his country. The family of Seaman First Class James Cunningham of Jackson is receiving the Purple Heart on…

Local 4-H members celebrate Beef Month

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Livestock 4-H Club members celebrated Beef Month Friday at the Henderson Farmers Market. "When they come here, they can learn OK, this is where my food comes…

Update on the recall of JMCSS school board member

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school board member faces a petition that could remove her from her position. "I really don't understand why there's a petition against me," said JMCSS school board member Doris Black. "I could understand if I…

Jackson-Madison Co. "Fabulous Feud" to be held Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Get ready for the "Fabulous Feud"! The game show fundraiser will be held Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Greg Hammond and Sarah McClain will host "Make Me a Deal," and Steve Beverly is scheduled to host…

Tennessee inmate declines to choose execution method

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee death row inmate has declined to choose the method of his execution scheduled for mid-August. Making no choice would result in death by lethal injection. Tennessee Department of Correction spokeswoman Neysa Taylor said in…

Girl Scouts volunteer in Smokies; learn about conservation

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- A group of eight Girl Scouts from across the country spent part of their summer volunteering in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Their efforts included rehabilitating trails, cleaning campgrounds, removing invasive plants and providing educational…

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