Sen. John McCain has heritage in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn.-- As the nation honors the life of Sen. John McCain, one Jackson man discovers the senator has ties to West Tennessee. As he was reading online articles…
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Chester Co. Schools to honor 'Voice of the Eagles' after sudden loss of teacher
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's been one week since Jeff Lewis, the "Voice of the Eagles," passed away, leaving a big hole in Chester County. "The best thing to…
Jackson Energy Authority customers to see increase in wastewater charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Energy Authority officials say they are looking for ways to maintain their infrastructure. In doing so, JEA customers will see an increase in their wastewater charge. "There's cost…
Suspect in May marijuana raid pleads guilty to federal charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged in a May drug raid at a Madison County home has pleaded guilty in federal court to distribution of marijuana. Michael Boutin pleaded guilty to the charge in federal court in Jackson after initially…
Man wanted in Weakley Co. stabbing turns himself in
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted in connection with a weekend stabbing has turned himself in to investigators with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, Larry Ogle, 47, contacted an investigator with the Weakley County…
MADD Tennessee seeks to bring back specialty license plates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A specialty license plate could be given a second chance, with your help. In 2016, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, lost their specialty license plates after not enough of the plates sold to meet the required…
ATF offers reward in search for Ripley man on TBI Top 10
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering an additional reward for information leading to the arrest of a Ripley man on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted. Sequna Copeland,…
UPDATE: Sheriff's office says no threat after shooting puts nearby school on lockdown
UPDATE: The Madison County Sheriff's Office says there is no threat in the area after a Tuesday morning shooting that led to a lockdown at a nearby school. Deputies responded just before noon Tuesday to a shooting in the 2800…
4 arrested in Weakley County meth bust
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Four people are facing meth charges after an investigation by the Weakley County Sheriff's Office.
Shelby Co. man sent to prison in daughter's 2012 death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Prosecutors say a West Tennessee man has pleaded guilty in his 6-month-old daughter's death, which was initially believed to have been caused by a traffic accident. The Shelby County district attorney's office said Monday that 29-year-old…
Bethel University community mourns loss of longtime security chief
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university'a staff and students are mourning one of their own. James Arthur Harris, 60, served as Bethel University's chief of security for 13 years, but many…
Gibson County Fair kicks off its 163rd year
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Monday night kicks off the first night of the Gibson County Fair. The 163rd Gibson County Fair is the longest running fair in the south. Monday, volunteers and the city of Bradford were recognized for their hard work…
Divers search TN River for missing McNairy Co. man
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search for a McNairy County man continues into the Tennessee River. West Tennessee divers took to the water Monday morning to assist in the search for…
Brownsville aldermen vote to cut jobs, keep tax rate the same
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville aldermen voted Monday to cut jobs to balance the budget, but city leaders said they will not have to raise taxes. In a unanimous vote Monday, the…
Local law enforcement get refresher on interacting with community
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement got a refresher course Monday on how they interact with the public on a daily basis. "Everybody knows policemen have a trouble communicating, and we…
