Troopers find nearly 350 pounds of marijuana during I-40 traffic stop
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tuesday afternoon traffic stop on Interstate 40 led state troopers to nearly 350 pounds of marijuana. THP K-9 Rusty is seen in front…
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Trial begins in deadly Chattanooga school bus crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A prosecutor says an East Tennessee school bus driver was on his cellphone and driving 20 mph over the speed limit when he caused the crash that killed six elementary school students. Johnthony Walker is being…
Student in custody after 'fake social media threat' in Dyer County
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A student has been taken into custody on suspicions of making a false social media threat of violence, according to the Dyer County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jeff Box confirmed the arrest Tuesday afternoon on the department's…
Woman faces charge 10 years after alleged bad check payment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman has now been charged almost 10 years after she allegedly attempted to pay a downtown Jackson business with a bad check. Court documents say Cynthia Nance, 54, attempted to pay Britt Brothers Auto with a…
FedEx bucks corporate trend, sticks with NRA
NEW YORK (AP) -- One more company is finding itself embroiled in an intensifying discussion about guns in the United States after the school massacre in Parkland, Florida. While more than a dozen major U.S. companies have ended business partnerships…
Experts provide severe weather safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- Being prepared for severe weather is essential for your safety. Regardless of where you live in west Tennessee, you are likely to face some type…
Special needs players compete in basketball tournament
JACKSON, Tenn.--Area athletes shoot and score for the Chester County Special Eagles basketball game. The game was held at North Chester School, Monday evening. Team players played a fun game of…
Obion Co. residents continue cleanup after severe storms destroy homes
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. — After a round of severe storms pushed through West Tennessee, residents in Obion County are still dealing with the aftermath. The National Weather Service announced Monday…
Construction begins on roundabout in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Construction started Monday in preparation for the roundabout in downtown Jackson. Crews had North and South Highland down to one lane as they relocated water mains along the street. Back…
Madison Co. Election Commission holds meeting ahead of primary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission met Monday to tie up a few loose ends for the upcoming local primary election. The meeting was held to discuss basic housekeeping items…
Owner of local travel agency pleads guilty to wire fraud
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business owner has pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges. Ronda Hopkins Richards, 54, owner of Ronda's Travel Corner in Jackson, entered the plea in federal court after allegations…
Teen charged in deadly shooting faces judge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A teenager accused of fatally shooting a South Side High School student two weeks ago faced a judge Monday. Zion Ross has been charged with reckless homicide, criminal impersonation, and…
Jackson-Madison Co. EMA helps residents prep for disasters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency is better preparing community members for disasters. The effort is in honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week. EMA Director Marty Clements recommends to…
High school students get visit from local lawmaker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High had a special guest Monday. State Rep. Johnny Shaw spoke with students about being involved in the political process and how they…
Jackson police seek to ID woman in Kohl's thefts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help them identify a woman suspected in a recent shoplifting incident at a department store. Police say a woman shoplifted nearly $1,100 worth…
