High-speed I-40 chase leads to fiery crash, 2 arrests
DICKSON, Tenn. -- A burned out, overturned car was left at the side of the Interstate after officials say two suspects led officers on a high-speed chase Tuesday morning. Amber Villareal and…
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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…
6 in custody, 1 remains a fugitive after drug trafficking indictments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seven alleged members of a drug trafficking organization were indicted Monday. According to the U.S. district attorney, the group is responsible for shipping large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine,…
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…
Sheriff: Beware jury duty scam phone calls
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you get a threatening phone call about missing jury duty, think twice before providing any personal information. The Madison County Sheriff's Office has been flooded with…
2 in custody after fiery I-40 crash in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car chase on Interstate 40 Tuesday morning leads to a fiery crash and lands two suspects in custody. Deputies say the two suspects, a male…
Lockdown lifted at Liberty Tech Magnet High School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says a lockdown for one of its campuses has been lifted Tuesday morning. According to a release from the school system emailed at around 9:30 a.m., "Liberty Technology Magnet High School has…
Husband accused of kidnapping wife, stuffing her in trunk, leads police on chase
CHESTER CO., Tenn -- A husband is facing charges, accused of doing the unthinkable, kidnapping his wife and stuffing her into the trunk of his car. "We started doing an area search…
Former bank CEO now interim director of Dunagan Chair of Excellence in Banking at UTM
MARTIN, Tenn. -- John Clark, former president and CEO of First State Bank, has accepted a position as interim director of the Horace and Sara Dunagan Chair of Excellence in Banking at the University of Tennessee at Martin. [caption id="attachment_195418" align="alignleft"…
Alleged members of drug trafficking organization indicted
JACKSON, Tenn.-Seven alleged members of a drug trafficking organization responsible for shipping large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and Xanax across West Tennessee have been charged in a 16-count indictment. All of those indicted, are from Jackson and include: *Bernard…
Area leaders discuss future plans for Memphis Regional Megasite
JACKSON, Tenn.-Area leaders had their first meeting of the year, Monday afternoon to talk about plans for the Memphis Regional Megasite, located in Haywood County. Leaders said the megasite should be set to open sometime in 2018. The state has…
JMC school board chair on search for new school supt.
JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson-Madison County School Board chairman speaks out on the search for a new superintendent. Bob Alvey said 25 applicants have applied for the position. Now the Tennessee School…
