THP aims to reduce crashes, save lives with new software
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were over 1,000 fatal crashes in the state of Tennessee in 2016. Officers are now stepping up efforts even more and trying to lives. "Often times…
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Haywood Co. EMA Director steps down; county officials seek new leader
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn -- Change is on the way for the Haywood County Ambulance Authority. A shocking announcement during the budget committee meeting Tuesday night, as EMA Director David Smith confirmed he will…
3 transported after helicopter crash in Obion County
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Three crew members are recovering and several residents are without power after a medical helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in Obion County. A pilot's helmet and debris is still…
Jet's Pizza delivery ends with armed robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a pizza delivery man was robbed at gunpoint earlier this week. Around 9:30 p.m. Monday, a Jet's Pizza delivery driver was making a run to an apartment…
McNairy Co. sheriff says bank robbery suspects used ATV as getaway vehicle
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gene Howell and Janet Thompson have been arrested in connection with a bank robbery in McNairy County. Howell is also a suspect in a Henderson County bank robbery. "From the very beginning there were so many…
Store shooting reportedly stemmed from man not having ID to buy tobacco
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Court documents reveal more information on the accused gunman in a Sunday shooting at a store on Whitehall Street. Markist Cole is charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated…
Bolivar police offer free church security assessments
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The heartbreaking killing of 20 people in a Texas church is sending shock waves across the country, including West Tennessee. Many churches want to keep safe and be prepared. "We…
Man arrested after drugs, alleged neglect found in Dyer home
DYER, Tenn. -- A Dyer man has been arrested after police found two neglected adults, an emaciated pet, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside his home. Bruce Morgan, 52, was arrested and is expected to be charged with two counts of…
Former nursing home director charged with drug fraud
MILAN, Tenn. -- A former nursing home director from Milan has been indicted by a Gibson County grand jury on more than a dozen counts of drug fraud. Laura Barnes, 42, was indicted this week on 19 counts of obtaining…
Hardin Co. woman arrested on aggravated arson charge
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation into multiple fires at the same residence has led to a woman being charged with aggravated arson. Mary…
Escaped murder suspect added to TBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list
NASHVILLE -- An escaped inmate facing a first-degree murder charge has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted list. Antoine Lashun Adams, 27, is wanted by authorities in…
3 charged with abuse of corpse in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation into a woman's death has led to three people being charged with abuse of a corpse. Delena…
UPDATE: Medical helicopter crashes in Union City; no serious injuries reported
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crew members aboard a medical helicopter were transported Wednesday morning after the aircraft crashed in Union City. The medical helicopter crashed in the area of Harrison Street and…
TBI adds escaped Middle TN homicide suspect to Top 10 Most Wanted
UPDATE: Dylan Ferguson is now in custody, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. See the updated story here. Original story: NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added an escaped inmate from a Middle Tennessee jail to their…
City councilman holds community awareness meeting on bullying prevention
JACKSON, Tenn.-A local city councilman is aiming to combat bullying in schools.. Tuesday night, Councilman Johnny Dodd held a community awareness meeting at the T.R. White Sportsplex in east Jackson that was free and open to the public. Experts say…
