Man indicted in 2015 homicide in Ripley
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A man has been indicted in the November 2015 shooting death of a man in Ripley. Jessie James Somerville, 21, is charged…
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UPDATE: Martin police ID person of interest in homicide
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police in Martin are searching for a person of interest in a homicide. Police are searching for 46-year-old Eric D. Higgs, according to a release from the Martin Police Department.…
Fats Domino, rock 'n' roll pioneer, has died at age 89
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Fats Domino, the amiable rock 'n' roll pioneer whose steady, pounding piano and easy baritone helped change popular music even as it honored the grand, good-humored tradition of the Crescent City, has died. He was 89.…
Locally made film 'Hongo' hits big screen for one-day premiere
MILAN, Tenn. -- It was an exciting night for West Tennessee as many people filled the Ritz movie theater Tuesday in Milan for a special premiere. Bolivar native Jaron Lockridge is…
American Heart Association celebrates 'Feast in the Field'
JACKSON, Tenn.--The American Heart Association held its annual "Feast in the Field", Tuesday. It was a night of giving thanks, and sharing the mission and vision of the American Heart…
Wife of Sonny Melton hopes for sellout crowd at benefit concert
PARIS, Tenn. -- Some of Nashville’s biggest songwriters will take the stage Oct. 25 at the Krider Performing Arts Center in Paris for a benefit for the Sonny Melton Memorial Scholarship…
36 malnourished horses rescued by Redemption Road
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Ray Jones says he felt obligated to call the Haywood County Sheriff's Department when he noticed over three dozen unhealthy horses at a property on Nunn Road. "They…
Humboldt City Schools earn exemplary honors
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Viking pride is at an all-time high in Humboldt as the school system has been given exemplary status. "We are very excited that the state has recognized us for…
Grant adds strawberry flair to downtown Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The strawberry city is one of 12 communities to get a Tennessee Downtown grant. Thanks to that $15,000 grant, steel strawberry statues have been placed on the corners of…
Man charged with forging $36K in checks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is charged with forging over $36,000 worth of his grandmother's checks. Rynn Nachlinger faces a forgery charge after his grandmother accused him of forging several checks at various locations across…
Learn to protect plants as first frost approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A frost advisory takes effect early Wednesday morning for most of West Tennessee. "If you cover them, they will. If you don't, they will not," Shane Hodge said. Hodge…
Dyersburg police arrest suspect in Subway robbery
DYERSBURG, Tenn -- Dyersburg police have arrested a man accused of attempting to rob a Subway restaurant on Lake Road Tuesday morning. Police confirmed the man, identified as Justin E. Nunley, 36, of Ohio, attempted to rob an employee behind…
3 charged in McNairy Central High School vandalism
SELMER, Tenn. -- Three men have been charged with vandalism to the McNairy Central High School football field. Brandon…
Guns stolen in Crockett County home burglary
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary after three guns were stolen and a home was ransacked Friday. Sheriff Troy Klyce said two long guns and…
US Marshals capture McNairy Co. fugitive in Mississippi
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted in McNairy County has been captured in Mississippi. Patrick Dillon Butler, 24, of Michie was captured Monday by the U.S. Marshals Service after a tip led them…
