Lawsuit filed by Madison Co. sheriff to go to trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Madison County filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit Sheriff John Mehr filed against them. "The motion to dismiss is denied," Judge Bill Acree said. That decision…
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Prosecutors seek death penalty for escaped convict
RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) - State prosecutors will be seeking the death penalty in the trial of a Tennessee convict charged with killing a corrections administrator and escaping prison on a tractor. Lauderdale County district attorney Mark Davidson said Tuesday that…
Supporters ask governor to spare death row inmate's life
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee death row inmate Nicholas Sutton has been placed on death watch. According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, Sutton was moved to a cell next to the execution chamber early Tuesday where he'll be under…
Off-duty corrections officer fatally shot by police
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An off-duty corrections officer has been fatally shot by police in Tennessee. News outlets report 29-year-old Travis Mullins was involved in a hit-and-run in the parking lot of a Lowe's Home Improvement store Monday evening. The…
UTM hosts gender reveal for baby goats
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin held an unusual gender reveal this week. Boy or girl? How about one of each. UTM welcomed a set of twin baby goats, and Chancellor Keith Carver took part in…
New Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses now on sale
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's time to purchase your new hunting and fishing license. The new 2020-21 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale. All current yearly hunting and fishing licenses expire February 29. You can now select to…
Horses rescued from ice in Russia
RUSSIA -- People came to the rescue when horses fell through ice in Russia. A farmer shared the video on Sunday and said all of the horses were rescued.
Woman accused of threats turns herself in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr reports that Megon Smith turned herself into the Madison County Criminal Justice Center at 4:40 Tuesday morning. The Madison County Sheriff's Office previously had requested help in locating Smith. An arrest warrant…
Memphis man accused of stabbing wife, stepdaughter
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A man has been accused of stabbing his wife and stepdaughter in Tennessee, killing the younger woman. News outlets report 34-year-old Ledis Sanchez was arrested Monday. Memphis police say he attacked the women early Sunday…
Impacts of preserving Woolworth’s stools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Earlier this month, the Old Country Store purchased items related to non-violent protests that took place in the Hub City during the struggle for Civil Rights. During the Civil…
Looking back on Madison Co. budget woes, lawsuit
MADISON CO., Tenn. -- The Madison County mayor and sheriff are set to meet in court Tuesday. The sheriff is suing the county for over $2 million, claiming they didn't give him enough…
Local fire department raises flags for Presidents' Day
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local fire department decorates their downtown in celebration of Presidents' Day. The Trenton Fire Department put up more than 50 flags for the holiday. Captain Corey Kesterson says every year firefighters are up around 7 a.m.…
UT Martin kicks off Civil Rights Conference
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Monday kicked off the 20th Civil Rights Conference at University Tennessee Martin. This year's theme is Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights, and UT Martin has a wide range…
Missing Haywood County woman found safe Monday afternoon
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- What started off as a non-stop three day search ended in relief for many after 44-year-old Chasity Finney was found safe Monday afternoon. "We had some leads that…
Interviews set to begin this week for JMCSS superintendent search
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week the Jackson-Madison County school board is interviewing six finalist for the school superintendent position. Members say the goal of the interviews is to narrow the search…
