Murder trial begins for man accused of killing 89-year-old woman
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- All eyes were on 31-year-old Daniel Parker as he sat Tuesday in a Crockett County courtroom. Parker is indicted on charges of first-degree murder…
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Accused gunman in Brownsville armory shooting appears in court
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of pulling the trigger in a shooting at a high school homecoming party appeared Tuesday in court. Kyandre Benson, 20, a Jackson…
Milan prepares to open safe room if severe weather threatens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With severe weather threatening the West Tennessee area, the city of Milan is already preparing to help citizens. The Milan Fire Department is asking folks to keep an eye on the weather. Tuesday afternoon, they made sure the…
Group protesting President Trump's agenda has local presence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A controversial movement created to protest President Trump's agenda is gaining traction all over the country, including right here in Jackson. Cindy Boyles is the…
Suspect in CashMaster robbery charged with tampering with evidence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of two suspects in last Thursday's robbery at CashMaster on Vann Drive is facing a new charge. Court papers from Tuesday's arraignments show Debreccia Davis will also face a count of…
Henry Co. traffic stop leads to prom proposal
PARIS, Tenn. -- A traffic stop took an interesting turn Monday in Henry County. “We’re going to light the car up here,” Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew said.…
LG to build $250M plant in Tennessee, creating 600 jobs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - South Korean appliance maker LG Electronics Inc. says it has selected Tennessee as the site for its washing machine plant in the United States. The 829,000-square-foot facility is projected to cost $250 million and create 600…
Former National Guard sergeant, deputy indicted on theft, misconduct charges
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former National Guard sergeant and sheriff's deputy has been indicted on theft and official misconduct charges. Dave Pendleton, 39, is accused of stealing $129,369 worth of government property while…
Man charged with trying to kidnap child from Dyersburg home
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man is charged with attempted kidnapping and burglary after police say he broke through a window at a home and tried to abduct a small child. [caption id="attachment_201134"…
GOP Tenn. senator suggests boycott of California lawmaker meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Republican state senator is calling for a boycott of a national legislators' meeting in California next year in retaliation for that state's ban on state-funded travel to Tennessee and other states over laws considered anti-LGBT.…
Officials: Remains found in Fayette County are missing man's
LACONIA, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say human remains discovered along a highway in Tennessee were those of a man reported missing in August after a woman answered a Craigslist ad…
Historic guitar donated in honor of Carl Perkins
JACKSON, TENN-- The Hub City remembers a legend. Monday, dozens gathered at the Legends of Tennessee Music Museum to honor Carl Perkins including the founder of the Hard Rock Cafe and…
Rose Hill Elementary holds first-ever Black History Month program
JACKSON, Tenn.-Rose Hill School held its first-ever Black History Month program, Monday. The day included singing by the school choir, dancing and spotlights on individuals making a difference through the years.…
THP report: Fatal crash in Henry County claims life of driver
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.-An afternoon crash in Henry County has claimed the life of a driver. According to the THP, Trey Lightfoot, 18, of Big Sandy was driving south on Highway 69 near Manleyville Road when he crossed the center line,…
JMCSS official: Student suspended, accused of bringing gun to school
JACKSON, Tenn.-A student at East Elementary School has been suspended after district officials said a BB gun was found in the student's backpack earlier Monday. The district has a zero-tolerance policy for bringing any type of weapon on a school…
