ABC News reports that Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for playing Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has passed away at the age of 74, his family said. In a statement posted on the actor's twitter page, the family…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College received a $100,000 check from a former student during graduation ceremonies last weekend. Tommie Kirkendoll, a graduate of the class of 1969, presented the legacy check during the April 27 spring convocation. Kirkendoll will join…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman faces an aggravated assault charge after an argument on social media leads to a shooting. Brittney Blackwell is accused of firing a handgun during an argument April 30 outside an apartment at Parkwood Trace Apartments…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Facebook has banned Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones and others from its main service and from Instagram, saying they violated the company's ban against hate and violence. The company said Thursday that it has also banned right-wing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former employee of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has been indicted on charges of official misconduct and theft. Court documents say Rachel Thomas, 37, took more than $1,000 in property or money from the health…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted on multiple charges in Haywood County after allegedly holding a woman against her will for several days is now in custody. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office says James Wesley Pentz, 31, is charged…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee lawmakers are winding down the work of their annual legislative session. The Republican-supermajority General Assembly could adjourn Thursday if they tie up loose ends from their months-long lawmaking session. Among the bills that are still…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to yourlocalsecurity.com, the University of Tennessee at Martin is the safest college campus in the state of Tennessee. "Our officers are doing an excellent job on…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local wedding professionals are hosting a style shoot. A style shoot is a miniature version of a mock wedding. This is the fifth year Krisy Thomas has done…
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the warm weather is returning, so are the motorcyclists. Drivers are encouraged to 'Look Twice, Save a Life,' because May is motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Sergeant Richard…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends released balloons for a loved one Wednesday. At Catfish Cabin, friends and family of Chasity Thomas, a former employee at Catfish Cabin, gathered to…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Posts on social media can come back to haunt you, especially when you start looking for work. "It definitely can. Especially in this day and age, employers use that…
MILAN, Tenn. -- With the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival starting in just a couple of days, it's already time to get your festive fruits. "We come to the barn every day…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- PETCO gave out a little love today. The Frances Halbrook Hensley Animal Shelter was awarded a $7,000 life-saving grant from the PETCO Foundation. The president of the…
