Man reportedly found passed out behind wheel of stolen truck
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say they recovered a stolen pickup truck after finding the accused thief passed out behind the wheel. A woman reported her…
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Police say TV news helped victim ID counterfeit money suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a man accused of passing counterfeit money is facing charges after an alleged victim recognized him from the news. Martez…
Health Department: Shelby Co. measles outbreak is over
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Shelby County's measles outbreak has been declared over. Media outlets report that the outbreak began April 5 and sickened seven people, all of whom have recovered. The Shelby County Health Department wasn't able to discover the…
Hundreds of Tenn. grocery stores approved for wine sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Alcoholic Beverage Commission has announced that more than half of the Tennessee grocery stores that applied to sell wine under a new state liquor law have received a license to do so. ABC executive director…
Fire crews respond to early morning house fire in Gibson County
GIBSON, Tenn. -- A home catches fire early Tuesday morning in Gibson County. Dispatchers say crews were called to a home in the 600-block of Mary Ann Street in Gibson around 3:00 a.m. Tuesday. As of 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, they…
Madison Co. sheriff holds community meeting in Pinson
PINSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of Pinson residents came out Monday night for their chance to talk one-on-one with the sheriff of Madison County about things specific to their community that have…
City Recorder questioned about job performance
DYER, Tenn. -- Officials in the City of Dyer held a special meeting Monday evening to discuss the job performance of their city recorder. In question, Nathan Reed's job performance.…
Convicted felon arrested after stolen guns found in home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Convicted felon, Thaddeus Edward Shutes, appeared in Jackson City Court, Monday morning, where he was charged with a count of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.…
Domestic abuse charges against Madison Co. deputy dismissed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Domestic abuse charges against a Madison County deputy were dismissed Monday afternoon in Jackson City Court. Michael King was arrested in April for aggravated assault domestic abuse…
Tennessee National Guardsmen practice disaster response across state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Throughout the summer, the Tennessee National Guard is conducting one of the largest statewide disaster preparedness exercises. National guardsmen started their day Monday in West Tennessee before being sent on…
Jackson man appears in court on more theft charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Accused of stealing from another Jackson business, Andrew Kim was officially charged Monday in city court. Police say surveillance video shows Kim picking out several items from Dick's…
Chester Co. theater program gets started on 'Lion King' production
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kids are feeling the Hakuna Matata this summer in Chester County. A theater camp started Monday morning for third to eighth graders. Campers started rehearsing and studying lines…
Miss Tennessee gets gifts for trip across state
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The new Miss Tennessee now has a special car to drive along with custom jewelry to wear as she makes her way across the state. Grace Burgess, who won…
Man charged with holding girlfriend against her will, beating her
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing false imprisonment, kidnapping and other charges on accusations of beating his girlfriend and holding her against her will at an east Jackson apartment.…
Madison Co. passes budget, looks to potential jail
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners look to the new fiscal year as they approved an architectural firm to design and project how much a new jail would cost.…
