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Despite delays, Carroll Lake expected to re-open in early 2017

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — Carroll Lake might look dry and barren now, but in just a few months it is expected to reopen to the community. Carroll County has been…

Insurance company employee charged with embezzlement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An employee of a local insurance company faces an embezzlement charge after more than $1,000 is reportedly found missing from the business. Jacqueline Ortiz-Gurley is charged with the theft after a manager…

New Year's Eve is 'National Plan for Vacation Day'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a new year on the horizon, there's a national push for people to plan their time off on New Year's Eve, a day that's been coined "National Plan…

TDOT worker dies after being struck by vehicle on Christmas Eve

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a Tennessee Department of Transportation worker has died from injuries he sustained while helping a stranded family on Christmas Eve. James…

Domino's offers cash reward in Huntingdon robbery

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Police say Domino's is now offering a cash reward in a recent armed robbery that resulted in an employee being shot in the leg. Domino's is offering $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individuals…

Man charged with putting Jackson police officer in chokehold during struggle

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces aggravated assault and evading arrest charges after police say he put an officer in a chokehold during an attempted arrest. Jeremy Hall is accused of running from a…

Group likely to keep contract after deadly Chattanooga school bus crash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee school board will likely extend its contract another year with the company that provided school bus services in a crash that killed six children. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the Hamilton County school…

Fire officials: Trenton fire damages triplex apartment, leaves woman injured

TRENTON, Tenn.-Investigators are looking into what started a fire in Trenton on Wednesday night. Fire officials said it broke out around 8:30 p.m. Officials said it was at a triplex apartment complex on Lexington Street and the fire started in…

Neighbors react to burglary of east Jackson home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A family takes matters into their own hands after police say burglars tried to get their hands on their belongings. Wednesday afternoon, Jackson police were called to…

Alleged Gangster Disciple pleads guilty to conspiracy charge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first of the 16 alleged Gangster Disciples indicted in May has pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise. According to information presented in district court, Daniel Lee Cole of Jackson…