Gary Will Jr. no longer Savannah police chief
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- City officials say Gary Will Junior is no longer chief of police in Savannah. This comes after Will was put on administrative leave March 10. City Manager…
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Local child honored by police for act of bravery
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean is honored after facing his fears and doing what was right to help his police department solve a crime. But we should mention, this…
Texas fugitive arrested by U.S. Marshals Service, Jackson police
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Texas fugitive described as a violent offender by the U.S. Marshals Service is arrested Wednesday night in Jackson. The search for Gregory Gill has been under…
Sisters charged with TennCare fraud in separate cases
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn.-Two sisters in Tipton County have been charged with separate cases of TennCare fraud. The Office of Inspector General announced the arrest of Holly Goodbar and Heather Faucher. Authorities said…
TechHire Initiative aims to ready Hub City workers for high-tech jobs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson is now one of 50 communities taking part in a national initiative to prepare residents for high-tech jobs. "The TechHire Initiative will allow Jackson and other communities that participate…
Update: Missing Dyersburg man found safe, police say
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Richard Villiva has been located and is safe, according to the Dyersburg Police Department. Villiva was located near Ava, Missouri, according to Capt. Mark Moody. Villiva had previously been reported…
Holy Week services continue at Jackson churches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ecumenical Holy Week services leading up to Good Friday and Easter are under way in the Hub City. Services coordinated by the Jackson Ministerial Association were at Skyline Church of Christ on Wednesday with the Rev. Gerry Campbell of…
Jackson residents claim possible cougar sighting in city limits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Has a cougar been spotted in the Hub City? The answer isn't so simple and depends on who you ask. "He wasn't running. He was just pouncing. He was back and forth, just through the bushes," Tamul…
Fetal assault bill fails, law will be discontinued
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A law allowing assault charges to be filed against new mothers for prenatal drug use will be removed after failing in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. WPLN-FM reports the bill failed Tuesday on a 3-3 vote.…
State grant will fund drainage updates at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thanks to a state grant, the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport will be getting some long overdue improvements. A $7 million grant from the Tennessee Aviation Administration will allow the airport to redo the drainage along the runways. Airport Executive Director…
Madison Co., JEA get millions in grant money for waterway upgrades
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The county got a big boost Wednesday as it received millions of dollars in grant money from the state to reinforce the area's waste water system. Jackson Energy Authority received the $13.3 million grant Wednesday afternoon from the…
Tennessee State Parks offer Easter meals, egg hunts
NASHVILLE -- All eight Tennessee State Park restaurants will be serving Easter meals to celebrate the holiday this Sunday. Nearby parks include Chickasaw State Park, Natchez Trace State Park, Paris Landing State Park and Pickwick State Park. Several parks across…
DA warns against stealing, vandalizing political campaign signs
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Amid many reports of stolen or vandalized political campaign signs, District Attorney General Matt Stowe is reminding citizens that these are criminal acts and says they should be reported to law enforcement. "The various candidates and their supporters have…
1 killed in early morning Middleton house fire
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person has been killed and two others injured after an early morning house fire in Middleton. Fire officials say the blaze began around 2 a.m. at a home in the 600 block of Antioch Road.…
Bolivar seeks grants to help rehab homes
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Big changes could be coming to Bolivar. The city said it recently applied for two grants that would help homeowners rehab properties that need updating. Drive through east Bolivar and you will notice some boarded-up homes, dilapidated…
