Second-degree murder verdict reached in 2016 Savannah shooting
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- In October of 2016, Brelyn Cherry was shot in the parking lot of Cedar Pantry on Florence Road in Savannah. "I received a phone call, and I was…
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Employment rate rises for disabled adults in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In 2018, Tennessee added more than 4,000 jobs for disabled citizens, according to the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. STAR Center President Dave Bratcher…
Crockett Co. High School receives computer science grant from Amazon
CROCKETT CO., Tenn. -- A local school received a grant from an e-commerce giant. Karen Cavaness teaches computer science at Crockett County High School. She applied for a grant…
Paranormal investigator, author speaks at Jackson State Community College
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An author brought a witch to life Thursday during a visit to a local college. Pat Fitzhugh, a paranormal researcher and author, lectured on his book about…
Crockett Co. Head Start now registering students for 2019-2020 school year
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Head Start program started in 1965 with the goal of getting children ready for school. "It was implemented to make sure that children of low economic status…
Hardin Co. inmate captured after escape
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Office says an inmate has been captured after an escape. They say while on their way to the methadone clinic, Sarah Armstrong overpowered the corrections officer and stole the transport vehicle. She…
Nashville panel OKs new voting machines with paper trail
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Nashville election panel has given approval to buy voting machines that create a paper trail of votes. The Davidson County Election Commission voted Thursday in favor of purchasing the equipment. It's expected to be used…
Federal bills would let state prisons jam cellphone signals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Proposed federal legislation would give state prison officials the ability they have long sought to jam the signals of cellphones smuggled to inmates within their walls. The Associated Press has learned U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton of…
Accused Tennessee lawmaker resigns as education chairman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct has stepped down as chairman of an education subcommittee after facing months of protests from victim advocates calling for his resignation. House Speaker Glen Casada confirmed on Thursday that…
Watered-down Tennessee 'bathroom bill' heads to floor votes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A watered-down Tennessee bill spelling out that the state's public indecency law applies to bathrooms and changing rooms for single-sex, multi-person use is heading toward floor votes. The bill by Republican Rep. John Ragan passed a…
$750 million lottery entices West Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I feel like it's a waste of money," Darrion Trice said. "I actually got three tickets, and I'm going to get more before the time is up,"…
State representative looks to reform welfare system with new drug testing bill
PARIS, Tenn. -- One Tennessee State Representative is looking to crack down on the misuse of the welfare system with Tennessee House Bill 88. "The chances of any of these…
TBI, sheriff's office investigate woman's body found in Dyer County
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office responded to a call Tuesday evening about a body found in the woods. That 911 call came in around…
What's New Wednesday: S and C Farm Fresh Market
Brenda Sawyer owns and operates S and C Farm Fresh Market in Scotts Hill. "I don't want to brag on myself, but it tastes pretty darn good," said Sawyer. The small town…
Jefferson Award: Dan Brooks
Seventy-three-year old Dan Brooks has been involved with the Regional Interfaith Association, known as RIFA, for many years. "It's all about taking care of those that are hungry in our community…
