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,…
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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.…
Union City police searching for gunman that left man injured
UNION CITY, Tenn.-Police in Union City are looking for a gunman who is accused of putting a man in the hospital. Late Sunday afternoon, officers said a man told them he was walking near Martin Luther King and Melrose in…
MPD, UTM police increase patrol with new school year
MARTIN, Tenn. -- With the first day of college in the books for UT Martin students, police are stepping up their game to keep everyone safe. The Martin Police…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. seeks to give away 1K smoke alarms
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department needs your help in reaching its goal of keeping the public safe. This year, the department has partnered with the state fire marshal to give out smoke detectors. The devices are free of charge.…
Gibson Co. sheriff talks about BB gun found on school grounds
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A routine walk through a student parking lot by a student resource officer has landed a South Gibson County High School student in trouble with law enforcement. Caleb Butler,…
American Legion bikers ride through Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- American Legion biker veterans from all across the country passed through the Hub City Monday afternoon. Four-hundred bikers revved their engines as they took off for the second day of…
Local UT Extension Office hosts canning classes
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardeman County UT Extension Office is looking for people interested in learning how to can. The Family and Consumer Science Department hosts the canning class twice a…
Obion Co. woman accused of trying to stab boyfriend
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A woman is facing charges after police say she tried to stab her boyfriend after slashing his tires during an argument. …
Police seize guns after responding to domestic disturbance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Monday in court on accusations of pistol whipping his girlfriend during a Sunday morning fight. Oris Chapman faces charges of…
Sen. Bob Corker makes stops in West Tennessee
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Sen. Bob Corker is using the month of August to tour the Volunteer State. "It's a great opportunity for me to answer questions people have and…
Man dead, suspect in custody, after shooting in Kennett
KENNETT, Mo. (AP) - A man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a fatal shooting in the southeast Missouri town of Kennett. The shooting happened early Sunday. The…
