Abortion Ruling Expected to Impact Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn -- Monday our country's highest court struck down a Texas law placing extra stipulations on abortion clinics. The justices' ruling will affect more than just that one law.…
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McNairy Co. Commission meets to discuss budget concerns
SELMER, Tenn. -- McNairy County Commissioners met before a packed house in Selmer, Monday night, in a contentious meeting as the county faces growing budget concerns. Commissioners voted on two hot button issues to try to reduce a $129,000 budget…
Shooting in east Jackson ruled accidental
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A scare as gunfire rang out at the Parkway East Apartments, Monday evening. However, police on the scene along Roosevelt Parkway said the shooting was nothing criminal rather an…
Former Englewood Baptist Church intern indicted, jailed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An aspiring minister is jailed Monday, accused of abusing children in his care while interning at Englewood Baptist Church in north Jackson. Jackson police said they arrested Heath…
Martin firefighters take home Battle of the Badges trophy
MARTIN, Tenn. -- And the winner is... Martin residents rallied behind their protectors in the annual "Battle of the Badges" blood drive, Friday. Monday, the results were announced with the…
Man jailed, charged with stealing woman's dog
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An unusual case of theft goes before the judge in Jackson City Court, Monday morning. According to court papers, on June 18, Keith Barnett stole a woman's…
Friends remember 17-year-old girl killed by stray bullet
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Friends and family speak out after a deadly weekend shooting in Haywood County ends with one dead and three injured. Investigators said 17-year-old Elia Hernandez…
Regional Educator Summit held at Milan Middle School
MILAN, Tenn. -- Educators across the state are spending part of their summer working to be better in the classroom by attending a professional development training session. Although school is out…
Rain brings little relief for drought in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- We may have seen some rain Monday, but one part of West Tennessee is still dealing with drought conditions. "An old saying that farmers have is getting rains in…
Woman accused of stealing wedding dress from Jackson store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman accused of stealing a wedding dress from a Jackson retailer appeared Monday in Jackson City Court. According to court papers,…
Woman hit by own car after losing control of it in Medina
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Slippery conditions caused a scary scene Monday afternoon in Medina. Authorities tell us a woman lost control when she accelerated too quickly from a traffic light, causing her car to…
Ex-officer accused in charity fund theft appears in court
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A former Martin police officer accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the charitable account for 2-year-old Anna Kate Wenz, who lost her battle with cancer, appeared before a…
Supreme Court Texas abortion ruling could affect Tenn. laws
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Texas abortion restrictions could affect the outcome of a federal court challenge to two Tennessee laws. On Monday, the Supreme Court struck down Texas laws requiring abortion clinics to meet…
Jackson police: Woman robbed by man she met from Facebook to buy phone
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police arrested a man accused of robbing a woman he met on Facebook. Investigators said the victim agreed to meet the suspect to purchase an iPhone.…
State announces 'Smart Steps' program to help parents with child care costs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced the launch of a new child care payment assistance program designed to help parents who are working or pursuing post-secondary educational goals leading to self-sufficiency. The program, called Smart Steps,…
