Savannah school looks back on 10 years since tornado
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Wednesday was a normal school day for Savannah Christian Academy, but 10 years ago it was a different story. "We had been at school. It had been…
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Humboldt Fire Department says new drone will help save lives
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- What's that in the Gibson County sky? It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a drone! "One of our friends at American Woodmart, we were talking about…
Middle schooler wins fire-prevention poster contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department presented an award to a middle school student who won first place for his fire prevention poster. Jon Williamson is a seventh grader at Jackson…
Leaders Credit Union holds ribbon cutting & open house for new branch
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union held their ribbon cutting and open house Wednesday for their newest branch. The open house was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to give people…
Man arrested on drug charges after Weakley Co. traffic stop
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop Monday in Weakley County. John O'Callaghan is charged with possession of schedule II and possession of drug paraphernalia.…
Appeals court says Tennessee's $250 DUI fee unconstitutional
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An appeals court has ruled that a state law that gives a $250 fee to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for each DUI conviction obtained using a blood or breath test is unconstitutional. Tuesday's ruling by…
1 in custody after deputies recover vehicle reported stolen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person is in custody after a vehicle reported stolen was found in south Jackson, according to Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes. Mapes said deputies responded around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday to the home on Herron Grove…
US Marshals, Benton Co. deputies capture fugitive in Camden
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals and Benton County deputies captured a wanted man Tuesday in Camden. Jon Anthony Solberg, 38, of Camden was captured Tuesday, according to the U.S. Marshals…
Body found in impounded van 7 weeks after Memphis shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police say a dead man's body remained undetected in an impounded van for seven weeks. Memphis Police Department Director Michael Rallings called Monday's belated discovery "unacceptable" and said an internal investigation has been opened. Rallings said…
Future business owners gather at "The Co" for pitch night
JACKSON, Tenn -- Emerging business owners gather at "The Co" Tuesday night to showcase their work. It is part of a program aimed at encouraging up-and-coming companies to thrive in west…
Steak Escape holds grand opening in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new sandwich shop held its grand opening Tuesday afternoon in north Jackson. The Jackson Chamber and Mayor Jerry Gist were there for the ribbon cutting in celebration of…
Jackson police search for Dollar General robbery suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have confirmed a robbery Tuesday night at the Dollar General on Campbell Street near North Highland Avenue. The robbery was reported around 9:30 p.m. Police say the suspect threatened a cashier at gunpoint. Police describe the…
'Go Red Sofa Selfie Tour' spotlights heart health in women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of National Heart Month, the traveling red sofa is back. In support of the West Tennessee "Go Red for Women" campaign, the American Heart Association and…
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Schools closed due to illness
BRUCETON, Tenn. -- A local school district is closing this week. Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School Principal Joe Norval says Hollow Rock-Bruceton Schools grades K-12 will be closed the rest of the week Feb. 7-9 due to illness.
Burglary suspect remains on loose after Benton Co. chase
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County and Benton County deputies had a busy Tuesday morning as they searched for a burglary suspect on the run. Officials say it started as…
