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TBI: East Tenn. highway gunman motivated by police shootings

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a man who opened fire on a highway Thursday in Tennessee targeted police officers and others because he was troubled by incidents involving black people and law enforcement officers. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says…

Memphis police camera rollout slowed by technical problems

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis police officials say the delayed rollout of body-worn cameras for city police officers has been further slowed by problems with the technology. News outlets report interim police director Michael Rallings announced the second phase of…

Madison Co. sheriff holds community meeting for area residents

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Dozens of Madison County residents gathered at the Madison Hall Community Center Thursday night for the sheriff's community meeting. Residents were able to talk one-on-one with Sheriff John Mehr, voicing their concerns about issues they are having in…

Madison Co. historian Linda Higgins steps down

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Less than a week after the Madison County Commission voted to ask for the county historian's resignation, she steps down. According to County Commission Chairman Gary Deaton, Linda Higgins submitted her letter of resignation Wednesday. Her resignation…

Tennessee declares state of emergency due to flooding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Officials have declared a state of emergency in Tennessee after heavy rains caused flooding in several areas overnight and more rain is forecast. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency spokesman Dean Flener said on Thursday that crews were…

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