Accused gunman appears on murder charge in 2014 shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged with first-degree murder in a 2014 shooting death appeared Thursday in court. Corbyn Davis appeared in City Court for a preliminary hearing. He is…
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Decatur Co. woman accused of TennCare fraud
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Decatur County woman is facing a TennCare fraud charge in nearby Henderson County related to an Adderall prescription for her son. Brandi Tillman, 35, of Parsons is accused of fraudulently…
State leaders talk West Tenn. rural economic growth
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- State leaders met with local community members Thursday to discuss economic development in rural West Tennessee. Inside the recently renovated Park Theatre in McKenzie, people from across West Tennessee…
Anti-bullying app launches in West Tenn. schools
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Several West Tennessee schools introduced a new app to students Thursday. Life in the digital age is full of texting, tweeting and posting. Some say young adults need even more protection against…
Health experts say it's not too late for flu shots
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may think it's a little late in the season for a flu shot, but health officials say that's not the case. Some health clinics are offering free flu shots. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is located on North Parkway.…
Benton County, former sheriff found not at fault in federal court case
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.- After more than three years, a federal lawsuit against Benton County, their former sheriff and more than a dozen deputies is decided, Wednesday. After almost two weeks in…
Madison Co. sheriff holds monthly community meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-A packed house Wednesday night at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in east Jackson as Sheriff John Mehr held his monthly community meeting. The sheriff said he is holding these meetings throughout…
Officers discover meth lab in Jackson motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two suspected meth makers are behind bars after causing quite a scene in North Jackson, Wednesday. Drivers along North Highland slowed as narcotics officers shut down a…
Memphis Area Transit Authority seeks millions to avoid cuts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis Area Transit Authority CEO Ron Garrison has told city officials that MATA is on the brink of collapsing and will need millions of additional dollars this summer to avoid having to make major cuts. The…
Discovery Park slide ranked best in U.S.
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- One local attraction is now officially world class. The slide at the Discovery Park of America is now ranked as one of the best on Earth. The human slide…
Iowa man charged in hit-and-run that killed Obion Co. native
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- After nearly six months of investigation, a local family gets answers in the hit-and-run death of their loved one after he moved to Iowa. Twenty-two-year-old Daulton Holly…
Governor responds to teacher concern over TNReady
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After an attempt at a computerized testing system for students across the state failed in its first try, Gov. Bill Haslam is saying teachers shouldn't be punished…
Neighbors describe waking up to deadly Bemis house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the deadliest house fires the city of Jackson has ever seen leaves three people dead including a child. The blaze occurred around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at a…
Investor boom fuels growth in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you've driven through downtown Jackson lately, you've not only seen new businesses but also construction crews as investors put money into the heart of the city. Downtown Jackson is…
West Tenn. man shares discovery of local dinosaur fossils
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennesse man is sharing his rare discovery of dinosaur fossils found in the area. Amateur paleontologist Joshua Welch found the fossils in the Sardis area on…
