Local man helps students get back on track, one haircut at a time
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For 27-year-old Deshun Womack, it was an easy decision to volunteer his time at the Best Academy in the Parkview Learning Center. He got the idea to give out…
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9 charged in alleged Obion Co. meth operation
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A case unsealed in federal court details the arrests of nine people charged in an alleged methamphetamine operation in northwest Tennessee. Those charged in the case are Saul…
Man charged in high-speed chase with baby in car
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars after authorities say he led officers on a high-speed chase. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says 38-year-old Joseph Curtis led Benton County deputies…
Trial date set for suspects in deadly Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men accused of killing another man at a west Jackson apartment complex in January 2016 are now scheduled for trial. Judge Kyle Atkins denied a motion Tuesday morning…
Jackson City Council approves $9 million loan for streets, other upgrades
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a $9 million loan. The loan is for next fiscal year starting July 1. The city…
More land coming to industrial park near McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly six acres of land could be added to the city's industrial park in west Jackson. "We bought some industrial property that we needed desperately out west," Mayor Jerry…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office vehicle hits school bus
PINSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a Madison County Sheriff's Office vehicle hit a Jackson-Madison County School System bus Tuesday afternoon. No injuries have been reported, according to the THP and Jackson-Madison County School System officials. The crash…
Clarksville home care worker charged with exploiting client
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee woman faces charges after a TBI investigation into financial exploitation by a home services worker. Lamelia Bellamy, 38, of Clarksville faces charges including knowingly exploiting an adult and fraudulent use of a credit/debit card,…
Tennessee officials announce $400K in agriculture grants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee officials have announced more than $400,000 in grants to help new and expanding agriculture and food businesses, particularly in rural counties. Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe released…
TBI: Murfreesboro man charged with sexual exploitation of minor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- A TBI investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Murfreesboro man on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. David Dehoff, 31, was arrested Tuesday after TBI agents executed a search warrant at his residence, according…
Authorities search for burglary suspect in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State and local law enforcement were out Tuesday morning in Benton County following a burglary and a chase involving two suspects. Sheriff Kenny Christopher says they have…
Body pulled from East TN creek amid search for Alabama man
LOUISVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee sheriff says a body has been recovered from a creek near the car of a missing college student from Alabama. Blount County Sheriff James Berrong tells news outlets the body was pulled Monday…
4 arrested, accused in large cocaine selling operation
JACKSON, Tenn -- A joint investigation between federal, state, and local law enforcement officers has led to the arrests and indictments of multiple suspects. Four west Tennessee residents who investigators say are…
Jackson Charter Review committee meets
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The city of Jackson's Charter Review committee met Monday night. The meeting was held to discuss possible revisions to the Jackson city charter. One of the topics discussed is the payment…
With deadly house fires on the rise, experts talk fire safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This January was the third deadliest month for fires across Tennessee, and according to Communications Director for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Kevin Walters, they…
