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Multi-vehicle crash slows I-40 traffic near Benton County

HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. -- A crash near Exit 143 on Interstate 40 is reportedly slowing traffic in both directions. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation's SmartWay map, the crash was reported around 2:47 p.m. and involves multiple vehicles. At…

Tennessee bill would double Senate campaign donation limits

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee senators have voted to double several campaign contribution limits. The Senate voted Thursday for Republican Sen. Brian Kelsey's bill. It still needs House approval. Currently, a Senate candidate can receive $1,600 from an individual and…

Officials confirm case of measles in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Heath officials say they've confirmed a case of measles in Tennessee. News outlets report the Tennessee Department of Health announced on Thursday that one person in East Tennessee tested positive for the highly contagious disease. Officials…

Large donation made to Helping Hand of Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A special donation was made to a local community center.   The American Woodmark Foundation presented a $30,000 check to Helping Hand of Humboldt. "Donation for hiring a case manager," finance administration assistant Doreen Sawyers said. "Trying to…

Multiple agencies raid homes in Decatur County

PARSONS, Tenn. -- Several agencies, including the FBI, searched homes in Decatur County Thursday morning. Sheriff Keith Byrd says the Decatur County Sheriff's Office, Drug Task Force and the FBI raided several homes, including one on Carolina Avenue in Parsons.…

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