Jackson man runs from the law in new reality show 'Hunted'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "The basic premise of the show is, can everyday, ordinary people get away from law enforcement?" said Jackson resident Lee Wilson, a fugitive on the upcoming…
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West Tennesseans react to Trump inauguration
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- After the transition from the Obama administration to the Trump administration, some people in West Tennessee talked about what this inauguration means for the country. Friday…
West Tennesseans travel to D.C. for Trump inauguration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans traveled hundreds of miles to see President Donald Trump sworn in. Lee and Penny Garner traveled from Dyersburg to watch him take the oath…
Trump protesters who chained themselves to Tennessee Capitol arrested
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- State troopers have arrested six protesters who had chained themselves to the doors of the Tennessee Capitol at a protest of President Donald Trump's inauguration. Troopers and firefighters used shears to cut the protesters loose from each…
Henry Co. 'Deputies for the Hungry' give away 7,000 pounds of meat
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local sheriff's office has a unique way of giving back to those less fortunate in their community every year. Hundreds of people lined up Friday…
Donald Trump sworn in as 45th U.S. president
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump is now the 45th president of the United States. He has taken the oath of office on the West Front of the Capitol. The combative billionaire businessman and television celebrity won election in November over Democrat…
Camden woman killed after being struck by Little Rock, Ark., police vehicle
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Police in Little Rock say a Camden, Tenn., woman who was struck by an officer driving a police sport utility vehicle has died. Police say 28-year-old…
New UT Ag chancellor recognized during reception
JACKSON, Tenn.-A man who has served in the position of interim leader with the University of Tennessee is now assuming a new role. Dr. Tim Cross was recognized Thursday evening with…
Vann Drive crash sends several to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a two-vehicle crash late Thursday afternoon that injured several and tied up traffic on a busy north Jackson street. The wreck happened just…
West Tennessee communities receive tourism enhancement grants
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The walls of an old McNairy County jail have seen decades of history. Not much has changed since the day it was built. But that is likely…
Verdict reached in 2014 home invasion that killed father and son
JACKSON, Tenn-- Three long days in court for one of the men accused in a 2014 robbery and double homicide. "A piece of our family is gone, it's not coming…
Madison Co. students win statewide essay contest about voting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Elementary school students were asked by Secretary of State Tre Hargett why it is important to vote. East Elementary School second grader Katie Peachey won first…
State report: West Tennessee ranks low in child well-being
JACKSON, Tenn. — When it comes to child well-being, West Tennessee ranks in on the lower end, according to a new state report. Linda O'Neal with the Tennessee Commission of…
Community concerned about credit card safety after skimmer found in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a recent find reported to the Jackson Police Department, many West Tennesseans are concerned about card skimmers. Jackson police on Wednesday released a photo of a card skimmer…
Trial for man charged in deadly home invasion enters day 3
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man charged with killing an Arkansas State University football player and his stepfather in 2014 returned to court Thursday. Security was tight in the courtroom…
