JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university president has earned a reputation for learning students and faculty members' names. Going to college can be intimidating. There is a big campus, thousands of students and a…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A second correctional officer at a West Tennessee prison has pleaded guilty to unlawful use of force against an inmate. In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed 22-year-old Tanner Penwell pleaded guilty to assaulting an…
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement partners have rewarded more than $30,000 so far in the capture of Curtis Watson. Thursday, authorities rewarded citizens who assisted in Watson's capture with $32,250, according to the TBI.…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed a death investigation is underway at an Alamo home. The TBI confirmed they are conducting a joint investigation with the Crockett County Sheriff's Office. Investigators and agents from both agencies…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board named James "Pete" Johnson the board chairman during Thursday morning's combined meeting. Johnson takes over the position for Kevin Alexander. The new appointments were a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last week, the City of Jackson notified Waste Management that the city believed the company had breached a 2016 trash pick-up contract. The city notified Waste Management on Aug. 29 that the company had not been picking…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee has appointed a new chancellor to serve in a West Tennessee judicial district. Lee's office says in a news release Wednesday that attorney Jennifer King of Carroll County will serve as chancellor of…
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Everybody used Greyhound," said Greyhound bus station owner John Allen. On Thursday night, the Greyhound bus station in downtown Jackson will flicker back to life. Allen said after many years, it's time…
Josh and Jelli Lackey are a colorful couple, in fact, they are newlyweds! One of the first things they are doing as a beloved couple is start a new business, a sno biz. "We always wanted…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new ordinance in the Hub City will crack down on vacant properties. "One of the concerns is that so many vacant buildings tend to make a downtown area or…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee has around 1,500 different species of animals, making it one of the most diverse states in the country. That means you might…
MILAN, Tenn.-- "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Where the Wild Things Are," and "A Light in the Attic." What do these books have in common? They've all been banned in various places since they were…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee fair is underway with events for the whole family. "Being a county that borders the Mississippi River, agriculture is big, and so we showcase that here at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can now hunt and help those in need at the same time. The Hunters for the Hungry program is now open for the 2019 deer season. More than 80 deer processors throughout the state are accepting…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a murder suspect who was mistakenly released from jail has turned himself in. News outlets report 26-year-old Roberto Josue Viera-Aybar turned himself in to Nashville police after his attorney arranged a peaceful surrender. Davidson…
