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Oil drum spill slows traffic on North Highland

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews have rerouted traffic after an oil spill Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of North Highland Avenue and East King Street. A 55-gallon drum filled with burnt motor oil reportedly spilled on the roadway. Workers are applying…

Haslam cites trucking industry support for fuel tax hike

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is citing the willingness of the trucking industry to pay more at the pump as an example of why Tennessee needs to increase the state's gas and diesel taxes. It's been a…

TBI: Body found in remains of Chester Co. fire

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators have found a body in the remains of a Tuesday fire in Finger, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI has an agent assisting Tennessee Fire Investigation Services in an investigation of the…

Whitehall Pre-K reopens at new location

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whitehall Pre-K students headed back to school Wednesday at the former Nova Elementary School. A hail storm damaged the roof at Whitehall Pre-K Center in December. It’s been…

Deputies search for man missing after Chester Co. fire

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are searching for a man they say is missing after his home burned down Tuesday morning. Thomas David Anderson Jr., 79, is unaccounted for after the early morning fire destroyed his home, according to the Chester…

Two arrested after Brownsville home invasion

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police have made two arrests after a home invasion. Nearly two weeks ago, Brownsville police responded to a home invasion on West Cooper Street after the resident, Jermaine…

Group seeks volunteers for Public Guardianship Program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Tennessee Development District held an information session Tuesday for its Public Guardianship Program. Officials said the program is important to the health and well-being of some of…

TDOT's annual Safety Message Contest is back for 2017

NASHVILLE -- One of Tennessee's newest traditions has returned for 2017. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking for the Volunteer State's best safety slogan designed by drivers. Creative commuters can submit ideas for TDOT's Safety Message Contest. Submissions must follow one…

Man charged with kidnapping wife in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Patrick Lamar Moore appeared Tuesday in Madison County General Sessions Court, charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic assault. “Mr. Moore, you've got two felony charges, so…

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