Tennessee gubernatorial candidate travels state in tractor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man running for governor of Tennessee is traveling from one end of the state to the other in a unique way. "I'm a cattle farmer…
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Madison Co. Fire Dept. warns public about phone scam
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is warning residents of what they call a fundraising scam involving calls from telemarketers. The callers ask local residents for money they claim will help fund the Madison County Fire Department,…
Cement truck overturns on Hollywood Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two lanes of traffic are closed on a busy west Jackson street after a cement truck overturned Thursday afternoon. The cement truck overturned on Hollywood Drive under the 45…
East TN church treasurer who stole $415K files for bankruptcy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A man who pleaded guilty last year to stealing more than $415,000 from the church where he served as treasurer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Constantine D. Christodoulou says he…
Man reportedly spends $500 in fake cash at Union City Wal-Mart
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after an unidentified man used 26 counterfeit $20 bills at Wal-Mart. According to a report from the Union City Police Department, the man used the fake cash around 6 p.m. Wednesday to put…
Milan police seek help to find missing man
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department needs your help to find a missing man. The last known contact with Kevin Michael Small…
West TN man pleads guilty to 4 rapes from 16 years ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A man has pleaded guilty to raping four women more than 16 years ago. The Shelby County district attorney's office said Wednesday that Tony Sea was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility for…
Firefighters investigate late-night fire in midtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firefighters investigate a late-night fire in midtown Jackson. The fire broke out around 9 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Glendale Street. Neighbors say they saw the back of the home engulfed in flames. Firefighters say…
JPD officer injured in accidental shooting; shoot team investigates cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police officer was rushed to the hospital early Wednesday afternoon after being shot and wounded during a firearms training session. According to Jackson police, the firearms instructor…
True Blue Tour visits MTSU
JACKSON, Tenn.--The True Blue Tour visits the Hub City to recruit students and reaffirm the transfer agreement with Jackson State Community College. MTSU goes on the road to recruit prospective high school transfer…
Toone double homicide suspect's case sent to grand jury
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One of the five suspects accused in a Toone double homicide last fall had a preliminary hearing Wednesday. The accused gunman, Marquenton Williams, 28, was ushered…
Early voting begins in Selmer; mayoral candidates speak out
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's a big day in Selmer as the polls for early voting opened Wednesday morning. The big-ticket item is the mayoral race. Other open positions include…
Woman's Clinic, American Cancer Society make strides for Breast Cancer Awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Breast cancer currently affects one in eight females," Brad Adkins, a physician with the Woman's Clinic, said. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This Saturday the American Cancer…
Distracted driving is main cause of teen crashes, study says
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, according to AAA. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety…
JSCC & Middle Tennessee State University continue partnership
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University have signed to continue their partnership. The signing took place Wednesday at the Jackson Country Club where MTSU…
