Man charged in apartment complex shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second suspect in an August shooting at Parkridge Apartments had a $1 million bond set Friday during his first court appearance. Jaquel Franklin is now charged with…
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Police on scene of east Jackson shooting; no injuries reported
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shell casings litter an east Jackson street Friday afternoon where officers are at the scene of a reported shooting. No injuries have been reported at this time. Police could…
Police seek public's help in Friday morning shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. --An early morning shooting sends one person to the hospital. Police say it happened around 4:00 a.m. Friday in the area of 1580 North Royal in east Jackson. Investigators…
Second accused gunman charged in east Jackson apartment shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the August 21 shooting at Parkridge Apartments in east Jackson. Jaquel Franklin appeared before a judge Friday morning and is charged with attempted first degree murder and possession…
Early morning shooting sends man to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. --An early morning shooting sends one person to the hospital. Police say it happened around 4:10 a.m. Friday outside Royal Arms Apartments in East Jackson. Investigators say they got word from a local hospital about the shooting. They…
Tennessee reacts to surprise alerts from TEMA
JACKSON, Tenn.--Some were happy, while others were not so much. Thursday, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency issued an apology after sending out two alerts earlier in the day causing confusion…
Couple accused in convenience store robbery in court
JACKSON, Tenn.-In court Thursday, Taylor Ellington and Holly Roberson, who waived their right to a preliminary hearing. Ellington is charged with robbing the Exxon station on Kenworth Boulevard last month using…
Underwood, Moreford cases heading to grand jury
JACKSON, Tenn.-Former USJ quarterback William "Easton" Underwood returned to court on his charges of aggravated burglary and felony theft, Thursday afternoon. Instead of allowing the state to present evidence, the…
Milan dentist indicted on prescription drug fraud charges
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee dentist is facing charges involving prescription drug fraud. Dr. Nathan Nash has his practice in Milan but was indicted in…
U of M Lambuth Psychology Club students hold event to 'Stomp Out Stigmas'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local student group set out to "Stomp Out Stigmas" Thursday afternoon during an event on the University of Memphis- Lambuth Campus. Members of the school's psychology club…
Madison Co. leaders give update on new jail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week, Madison County leaders have been learning from the National Institute of Corrections as the county prepares to take on the major project of possibly building a…
Former Gibson Co. sheriff, employees appear in court
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Former Gibson County Sheriff Chuck Arnold appeared Thursday morning in court along with several of his former employees. All are charged with alleged crimes while they…
Ex-Knox schools supervisor stole district money to gamble
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former Knox County Schools supervisor has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from the district during a five-month period. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/2cr5Haf) Roger Underwood was fired in October after admitting to…
TEMA director apologizes for emergency alert test
NASHVILLE -- The director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has issued a statement regarding the Thursday morning TEMA alert test, apologizing for confusion the alerts may have caused. The messages went out to mobile devices across the state Thursday…
Timber salvage sale proposed at Land Between the Lakes
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) - Officials at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area are accepting comment on a proposed timber salvage sale stemming from storm damage in July. Land Between the Lakes supervisor Tina Tilley says more than 200…
