Family remembers woman killed in weekend homicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A family circle serves as a symbol of strength during a time of sorrow. The family of Kheirra Murphy is mourning the loss of their 23-year…
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Murder trial will finally start after years of delay
Since February 2013, Antonio Toomes has been jailed in Crockett County, charged with murder in the October 2012 death of Matthew McKnight. Almost three years later, Toomes still has not…
City of Jackson sees violent weekend of crime
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are now investigating a fourth homicide in January. Monday, officers deemed what was first called a "suspicious death" along Boardwalk Cove a homicide. "She was my neighbor," Lamonica…
Police investigate Dollar General robbery in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating the weekend armed robbery of a Dollar General in north Jackson. Officers responded Sunday to the report of an armed robbery at the Dollar General at…
Lane College hosts prayer walk as part of Religious Emphasis Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Lane College hosted a prayer walk Monday afternoon as part of the school's annual Religious Emphasis Week. Lane students, staff and community members including fellow students from Union University gathered…
UT Martin students headed to Super Bowl
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Six students from the University of Tennessee at Martin are headed to the Super Bowl to work for the National Football League. “It's a once in a…
Recommended training guidelines for 911 dispatchers in the works
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Only 18 states in nation currently have a set of standards of required training for 911 dispatchers, but now one local agency is working to help raise that standard for emergency operations nationwide. "You have to be…
Police rule suspicious death a homicide; suspect in custody
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After finding a woman's body early Saturday, police now have ruled the case a homicide and say they have a suspect in custody. Police responded around 4 a.m. Saturday to Boardwalk Cove where they found a woman's…
Fire officials investigate blaze that destroyed Gibson Co. home
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A home is destroyed after an early Monday morning fire just north of Milan. The home was fully engulfed when crews responded around 3:45 a.m. to the 300 block of Cades Atwood Road, according to the…
Camden police seek to ID woman wanted in thefts from store
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a woman wanted in recent thefts from a convenience store. The Camden Police Department released an image Monday from security video of the woman they believe is responsible for…
Congressman Stephen Fincher announces he will not seek re-election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After serving three terms, Congressman Stephen Fincher announced Monday that he will not run for re-election this year. Fincher, a Republican from Frog Jump in Crockett County, has represented the state's…
Traffic stop lands man in court on 2008 car theft charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A weekend traffic stop for a headlight violation lands a man in court on a motor vehicle theft charge from 2008. Brandon…
Police investigate attempted robbery at Jackson restaurant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say they arrested 2 people in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a local restaurant. Police say it happened at Waffle House on North Highland Avenue. Authorities say they got the call around 11:00 p.m.…
Lane College kicks off religion week
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College kicked off 'Religion Emphasis Week. School officials say this serves as an opportunity to celebrate and share their faith on campus and within the larger…
Jackson residents turn to prayer after month of crime
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grieving residents gathered in Sherlene Mercer Park, fed up with violence in the city, and turning to prayer. "We're out here to pray for our city, the…
