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What's New Wednesday: Hana Sushi

Japanese restaurantt Hana Sushi in North Jackson just opened in April on Union University Drive. Mimi Liu works at the restaurant. Mandarin is her fist language and English is her second language. "We don't really eat…

Police find no threat after Dyersburg school lockdown

UPDATE: Dyersburg police have identified a person of interest in a threat at Dyersburg High School on Wednesday. Police Chief Steve Isbell said in a statement posted on the police department's Facebook page Wednesday…

Judges score creations for RIFA's Canstruction 2019

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 40,000 pounds of food was donated to Regional Inter-Faith Association for this year's Canstruction competition, and the structures showed it. "They continue to improve each year. We've had some…

Mental evaluation planned for convict in prison escape

RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) -- A mental evaluation will help decide whether a convict accused of killing a Tennessee corrections administrator before escaping prison is competent to stand trial. Attorneys for Curtis Ray Watson said during a hearing Wednesday that a…

UPDATE: Dyersburg school officials say no threat found

UPDATE: Dyersburg High School released a statement Wednesday afternoon on a threat at the school. In a post on their Facebook page, school officials say they received a report of a threat before 11 a.m. and Dyersburg High School was immediately…

Crash blocks Interstate 40 in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A crash on Interstate 40 near Brownsville has all westbound lanes blocked, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. THP says the wreck involves a tractor-trailer truck, and injuries were initially reported in the crash. Both westbound lanes…

Humboldt Emergency Room closing, Milan ER to expand

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announced Wednesday that Humboldt Medical Center will be closing the emergency room and other departments, while consolidating other services with local facilities. In a news release, West Tennessee Healthcare confirmed the additional closures of…

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