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Gibson Co. man facing child exploitation charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Gibson County man is facing federal charges of child exploitation while on supervised release on a previous federal conviction. Finis Ewin Hill, 66, of Humboldt, known as "Pete," was indicted this week on federal charges after…

Dyersburg police search for missing man

  DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police in Dyersburg are searching for a missing man. Jimmy C. Bingham, 45, of Dyersburg was reported missing to police June 24, according to a release from the Dyersburg Police Department. Bingham kept in regular contact…

MTD in Martin to expand production, create 200 jobs

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- State officials and leaders with MTD announced Tuesday that the manufacturer will create 200 jobs as it expands production at its Martin facility. The manufacturer will invest $10 million in the facility, according to a release…

Tennessee senators, hopefuls oppose Trump remarks on Russia

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's Republican senators and two Senate candidates are speaking out against President Donald Trump's refusal to condemn Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Sen. Bob Corker said Trump's comments Monday made the U.S. "look like…

3 charged in Dollar General robbery in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three people now face charges following a robbery at a store in north Jackson. Ashonna Jackson, Erskine Curry and Timothy Long appeared Monday in Jackson City Court. Jackson and Long face an aggravated robbery charge. Curry faces…

Overnight rains cause flooding in Bemis

BEMIS, Tenn. -- People in Bemis woke up to one thing Monday morning. "A lot of water. Too much water," Caleb Wilson, who used to live in Bemis, said. The Bemis area got almost two inches of rain overnight. Monday morning,…

Jury selection starts for rape trial of ex-Tennessee players

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former Tennessee football players A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams are going on trial to face aggravated rape charges nearly 3 ½ years after both men were indicted. Jury selection began Monday afternoon for Johnson and Williams.…

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