Appeals judges hold court at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- College students got an up-close look at the judicial system Tuesday as the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals held court at Union University. Three judges heard arguments in…
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Commissioners grant $260,000 more in budget for sheriff
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Commissioners approved more than $260,000 Tuesday morning to add to the Madison County Sheriff's Department. "Right now, we're at the point where we can't go beyond where…
Application dates approaching for JMCSS Academic Academy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Schools officials are finishing off a series of informational meetings at Northeast Middle School on the Academic Academy. The last informational meeting was scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday. Parents…
TBI: Camden woman charged with theft from former employer
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Camden woman is charged with stealing thousands of dollars from her former employer following a TBI investigation. Stephanie Marie Wilson, 55, is facing three counts of theft over…
Woman faces reckless homicide charge in death of 6-year-old adoptive son
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is now facing a reckless homicide charge in the August death of her 6-year-old adoptive son. Deputies have charged Karen Rowlett with reckless homicide in the Aug. 19,…
Teen charged with child abuse after posting shocking photo online
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 15-year-old male juvenile is now facing charges after he posted photos on Facebook of two children bound in duct tape. The teen is charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse in Gibson County Juvenile…
Gibson Co. sheriff says wanted man arrested in Carroll County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas says a wanted man has been taken into custody. Officers in Carroll County arrested James Shull Tuesday morning, according to Thomas. Sheriff Thomas says Shull…
Milan, Humboldt celebrate sesquicentennial
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Two Gibson County cities celebrate a big milestone Monday, more than 100 years in the making. Milan and Humboldt share a rich history, but it is…
Local photo showing alleged child abuse goes viral
TRENTON, Tenn. -- An image of a young girl lying on a bed with her hands and feet bound with duct tape was posted to Facebook Valentine's night. "Different people were seeing it on…
County leaders make bail to fight child abuse
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An agency whose focus is ending child abuse in West Tennessee got a big fundraising boost as supporters kidnapped top officials in their county. These officials…
State criminal appeals court to hear cases at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals is moving its bench to the campus of Union University for a special session. For the first time, Union will host the three-judge panel that…
Local florists recover after busy Valentine's weekend
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Flower shops across West Tennessee were recovering Monday from a busy Valentine's weekend. Shop owners say the holiday was a little easier this year because some chose to celebrate Friday while others chose…
West Tenn. thrift store sets out to help homeless
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee thrift store is changing its business model in hopes of helping more people in need. Inside the tiny Lexington store, the shelves are filled with second…
Icy roads, foggy conditions hinder West Tenn. drivers
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- People were still battling some icy conditions Monday morning in parts of West Tennessee along with a dense fog that could be staying around for a few days according…
Agency: Oak Ridge nuclear plant's lithium supply good through 2028
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) - The National Nuclear Security Administration says it has identified "other sources" of purified lithium for use in refurbishing nuclear warheads. The Knoxville News Sentinel (bit.ly/1Qh7tHZ) reports the update could alleviate concerns that the Y-12 nuclear…
