Benton County Deputies search for missing elderly woman
UPDATE -- Mildred Robinson has been found and is safe, according to the sheriff's office. See the updated story here. Original story: BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.-- The sheriff's office is asking for…
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West Tennessee man honored after 56 years of ministry at Haywood co. jail
BELLS, Tenn — A special Sunday afternoon reception for one west Tennessee man, who has positively influenced thousands of people through ministry. For more than half a century Robert Barden…
Person struck by four-wheeler; man in custody for DUI
MERCER, Tenn. — A man is in custody after striking a pedestrian with a four-wheeler Sunday on Bond Road in Mercer. Officers confirmed the man driving the four-wheeler was driving under the influence, and…
Drug overdoses on rise in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drug overdoses in Chattanooga and the surrounding area have increased by at least 40 percent in the past year, according to data from area hospitals and ambulance services. The Chattanooga Time Free Press reports (bit.ly/2euLkFo) Erlanger hospital's…
Mississippi county bans clowns until after Halloween
DEKALB, Miss. — A Mississippi county has had enough of the creepy clown craze, at least until after Halloween. Kemper County supervisors enacted a clown ban this week, temporarily preventing people from dressing as clowns. The Kemper County Messenger reports…
Georgia man charged in Tennessee crash that killed 2
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Police in Clarksville say a Georgia man has been arrested in an alcohol-related fatal accident that killed two people. Montgomery County Jail records show Ho Young Kang of Suwanee, Georgia, was charged with vehicular homicide, vehicle assault,…
2 killed in motorcycle accident in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police in Nashville say two motorcycle riders were killed in an accident along Interstate 440. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department says in a news release that 58-year-old Mark Patrick Baker and his wife, 56-year-old Laurie M. Baker,…
Toone community prays for unity after double homicide
TOONE, Tenn. -- Just one day after a father and his young son are gunned down in their own home in Toone; Saturday afternoon residents came together not only for fellowship…
First ever Bark for Life Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday was the first ever Bark for Life "Howl-o-ween" event for dog owners and their pets. Dogs and there owners dressed in creative costumes to help take a bite…
8th Annual Tennessee Cigar and Brewfest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday afternoon was the 8th annual Cigar and Brewfest in South Jackson. Beer and cigar lovers filled the Jackson Fairgrounds for free samples. Breweries from right here in West Tennessee and across the…
Afternoon fire destroys home
BEMIS, Tenn.-- Madison county firefighters were dispatched to a house fire Saturday afternoon near the Bemis community. According to Madison County fire chief, Eric Turner the fire was reported by a…
The 5th annual making strides against breast cancer walk brings out hundreds
JACKSON, Tenn -- In honor of breast cancer awareness month people across the country and here in west Tennessee are supporting the cause. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of west…
Links incorporated promote community involvement with showcase
JACKSON, Tenn -- Links Incorporated, a volunteer and service organization, hosted their second 'Links showcase.' Last year organizers said the event was held at T.R White sportsplex, but this year changed the location…
UPDATE: Family, friends react to double homicide in Toone
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An unthinkable loss. "He was his mother's pride and joy." A 13-year-old and his 38-year-old dad were found shot to death Friday in their home on Naylor Road…
East Coast internet attack temporarily affects Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An East Coast internet attack crippled many of the country's busiest websites Friday including Netflix, Amazon, Twitter and Spotify. It came in two waves, at 6 o'clock and 8 o'clock Friday morning. With the issue now fixed, officials say…
