Indictment in cold case 2014 murder
JACKSON, Tenn-An indictment has been handed down in a cold case murder from 2014. A Madison County grand jury indicted Corbyn Davis this week, on a count of first degree murder. He…
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Video shows robber holding knife to clerk's throat at Whiteville store
UPDATE -- Whiteville police say the armed robbery suspect was captured just before 10 p.m. Tuesday. See the updated story here. Original story: HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Surveillance video shows a thief…
Local farmers open their strawberry fields to West Tennesseans
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival under way this week, we set out to find where you can get fresh, locally grown strawberries. "We pick three acres every day," Green Acres Berry Farm owner Denton Parkins said.…
Woman indicted in Jackson's first homicide of 2016
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman was indicted this week in the city of Jackson's first homicide of the year. Court documents show the Madison County grand jury indicted Norma Barnett this week on counts of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. She'll now…
Some Parkview Learning Center students miss class due to flooding
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some Jackson-Madison County students didn't make it into the classroom Tuesday because parts of their building were flooded. The Parkview Learning Center had portions of the building closed off Tuesday morning after a pipe burst, causing flooding in…
County leaders talk plans for new Madison Co. Jail
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- County leaders are taking steps toward building a new jail and making renovations to the current Criminal Justice Complex. A special committee will meet with nine architectural firms Wednesday and Thursday to discuss possible plans. Committee…
Owner of Bolivar bail bond company arrested on tax, theft charges
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The owner of a Bolivar bail bond company is facing tax and theft charges after an investigation by the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The Hardeman County grand jury indicted Thomas Earl Allen, 56, on Monday on…
City council approves land for relocation of TBI lab to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met with some big items on the agenda Tuesday morning, but the big topic of discussion was bringing jobs and tourism to the Hub City. After rallying support from agencies across West Tennessee,…
UPDATED: Milan police ID accused shoplifting suspects
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police said three suspects accused of shoplifting from Walmart have been identified. Police Chief Bobby Sellers was in the store when the three tried to leave with multiple items without paying, according to the Milan Police…
School buses, air conditioners top Vision 2020 needs list
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Air conditioning units, buses and roofs are at the top of the list for the Jackson-Madison County School System. "We know what we need to do, and we have a very aggressive list of needs we need…
Jackson's Amphitheater to kick off concert season this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Amphitheater is set to kick off their third concert season Friday evening. The season kicks off Friday with the Kimberlie Helton Band. Music is set to start at 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the city will temporarily close…
Evangelist Franklin Graham holds prayer rally outside state Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Evangelist Franklin Graham told a crowd of thousands at the Tennessee Capitol to pray for the country and vote for candidates that stand for biblical principles. Graham said he had zero hope in the Republican and…
Accused gunman indicted in deadly shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspected killer will now stand trial for his alleged crime. Trimon Pruitt was indicted this week by a Madison County grand jury on a count of first-degree murder in the Dec. 2 shooting death of Tony Willoughby. [caption id="attachment_154087"…
Jim Beam fills 14 millionth barrel of bourbon
CLERMONT, Ky. (AP) -- Jim Beam has filled and sealed its 14 millionth barrel of bourbon since the 1933 repeal of Prohibition, achieving a first in the bourbon industry. Seventh-generation master distiller Fred Noe and Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin sealed…
Lawsuit: Salon shampoo license requirement doesn't wash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- When in the course of human events someone wants to give a shampoo at a salon, a conservative think tank says they shouldn't have to get a license. Media report the Beacon Center of Tennessee filed…
