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JPD investigates theft from south Jackson gas station

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed they are investigating a theft from a south Jackson gas station. Investigators say a man took an undetermined amount of change from a coin machine in the Valero gas station around 10 p.m.…

TBI honors fallen agent De’Greaun Frazier on Christmas tree

NASHVILLE, Tenn -- For the last two years, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has remembered a local agent when decorating for the upcoming holiday. A special ornament hangs in memory of TBI Special Agent De'Greaun Frazier on the agency's Nashville…

Affidavit: East TN officer fondled woman caught stealing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- An affidavit says an East Tennessee officer took a woman caught shoplifting to his apartment and fondled her. News outlets report 28-year-old Benjamin Dessalines was arrested Thursday on felony kidnapping and felony sexual battery charges. The…

Man arrested driving stolen car in Weakley County

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. --A man is now in custody after investigators with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office say he was spotted driving a stolen car. According to a news release, 30-year-old Joshua Long was arrested Thursday after a Weakley County…

Acting US attorney general talks opioids on Tennessee visit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has swung through Tennessee to laud the approach being taken against the opioid epidemic by the Trump administration. Whitaker read from prepared remarks alongside Tennessee's U.S. attorneys Thursday in Nashville. He…

Humboldt celebrates 'Christmas on Main'

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One local town is gearing up for a holiday celebration. "We got popcorn, we got hot chocolate, we got reindeer food, we have letters to Santa," said Amanda…

Crump Police Department is effectively disbanded

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Crump Police Department is effectively disbanded. The police department's lights are off, and the police cars are left in the parking lot at City Hall, because no one works for the department anymore. "The chief and…

Bethel University to host 'Christmas with Renaissance' performances

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University will host their "Christmas with Renaissance" shows this weekend. The event is a seasonal celebration showcasing all aspects of the Renaissance Performing Arts Program, according to a release from the university. Showtimes are 7 p.m.…

City of Jackson announces leaf pickup plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Loose leaf collection has begun in the city of Jackson. The Health and Sanitation Department is requesting that everyone in Jackson rake their leaves to the curbside so crews can come through and vacuum them. The department…

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