Man accused of waving gun in cemetery appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man accused of waving a gun in a cemetery while a family was laying a loved one to rest makes another appearance in court. David…
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14th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is underway
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The 14 annual Highway 70 Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. It's one of the largest yard sales in the Volunteer State, running from Memphis to Nashville. It…
Remains of World War II soldier returning home to Tennessee
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The recently identified remains of a soldier killed in Europe during World War II are returning home to Tennessee. Army Pfc. Reece Gass of Greeneville was serving with the 3rd Armored Division in Belgium when enemy…
Fired FBI Director Comey wanted leak of memo, special counsel
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former FBI Director James Comey says he asked a friend to leak the contents of his memo about meetings with President Donald Trump. Comey says in his hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that he felt that releasing…
East Tenn. man convicted for impregnating child twice
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A jury has convicted a man for impregnating a girl when she was 10 years old and again when she was 11. District Attorney General Charme Allen's office says the jury found 34-year-old Trendell Ray Brady…
Haywood Co. school board narrows down superintendent finalists
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- After interviewing the final four superintendent candidates, the Haywood County school board choose two finalists, Wednesday. Joey Hassell, principal at Ripley High School received a unanimous vote from…
Bolivar mother has 'Legend'-ary front-yard baby delivery
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Baby Legend was born just three days ago. He is 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches long. Although he may not remember, his…
Family: Camden man dies after tractor overturns in ditch
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A man has died following a farming accident in Camden. According to family members, James Hollowell, 85, died Wednesday afternoon when his Bobcat tractor turned over in a…
Public forum addresses health care in rural communities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The fate of health care in rural communities has many people talking about what needs to happen to provide better services. Researchers, state leaders and community members…
West Tenn. libraries to get tech boost thanks to state grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee libraries will receive thousands of dollars in grant money to pay for technology upgrades. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited several local branches Wednesday…
Committee members agree on jail construction manager pick
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County gets one step closer to expanding the county jail. The Community Corrections Partnership Committee unanimously agreed Wednesday to hire Lashlee-Rich as construction manager at risk for the…
State education commissioner meets with local school leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee superintendents met Wednesday with Tennessee Education Commissioner Dr. Candice McQueen during a closed-door meeting at the STAR Center in north Jackson. Candice…
New West Tennessee Healthcare CEO talks about future
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of West Tennessee's largest employers has a new leader. James Ross is no longer the interim CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare.…
TBI Top 10 fugitive is captured
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Top 10 fugitive wanted on charges including attempted second-degree murder in East Tennessee is now in custody. David DeWayne Evans Jr., 31, was captured Wednesday afternoon, according to…
Jackson police investigate jewelry store burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police confirm they are investigating an overnight break-in at a local jeweler. Someone broke into Robert's Jewelers at 405 Vann Drive sometime between late Tuesday night and early…
