Man accused of sexual battery at south Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a sexual battery charge on accusations of inappropriately touching a woman at a south Jackson park. Billie Lancaster,…
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Haywood Co. budget committee looks for way to balance budget
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.- Haywood County leaders met again, after a proposed tax hike failed to pass Monday night. The county commission's budget committee met for more than three hours, Tuesday night…
Northeast Jackson gas station robbed, police search for suspect
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police need help finding the man who robbed a gas station in northeast Jackson, Tuesday night, getting away with cash. It happened at the Exxon on Kenworth Boulevard, just before…
Shooting in East Jackson sends one to Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn --- Friends, according to neighbors, got very unfriendly late Tuesday afternoon. "My neighbors over there and his friends got into it and one thing led to another and they started…
Man charged with first-degree murder in death of baby
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man accused of killing a baby made his first court appearance Tuesday. Jon Dillon Wheeler is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lainey Willis.…
Police respond to reported shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers responded Tuesday evening to a report of a shooting in east Jackson. The call went out around 5:40 p.m. Tuesday for a possible shooting near the…
Men accused of exchanging gunfire with off-duty Tipton Co. officer
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two suspected burglars accused of exchanging gunfire with an off-duty police officer are jailed on a host of charges. Cordarrell Byars, left, and…
New Tenn. DUI law could affect road funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new state law could cost Tennessee $60 million in federal road funding. “I don't think we can afford to lose that much money,” State Rep. Johnny…
2 indicted, arrested in death at Tennessee State University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two men have been arrested in Memphis in the death of a 19-year-old last year on the Tennessee State University campus. Nashville police say 20-year-old Robert Tunstall was…
Judge declares mistrial in Gibson Co. murder case
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a man accused of killing his friend over a game of dominoes. [caption id="attachment_174457" align="alignleft"…
Local colleges, universities welcome students to campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kenneth Frierson is making sure Lane College's first-year students have the tools they need to graduate in four years. "Students seem to be really excited," said Frierson,…
Trenton police: Man kills wife in 'murder-suicide'
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers in Trenton are investigating an incident police are now calling a murder-suicide. Police say a man shot his wife Tuesday morning near the intersection of South College…
State employees' group calls for end of private prisons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An association representing state employees in Tennessee wants the state to stop using private prisons. The Tennessean reports that Tennessee State Employee Association President Bryan Merritt is calling on the Tennessee Department of Correction to end the…
Haywood Co. Commissioners vote against raising property taxes for now
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- Commissioners voted against a property tax increase for Haywood County residents, Monday night. Hundreds of Haywood County residents packed a county commission meeting to standing room only to…
Rescuers: Animals found in "deplorable conditions" on Hardin County property
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-A report of alleged animal abuse brings out Hardin County deputies, animal control and the group, Animal Rescue Corps. ARC released video of the property in Hardin County.…
