Scotty Moore remembered as pioneer of Rockabilly music
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and music pioneer Scotty Moore passed away Tuesday night at 84 years old. "His history will live forever, and we''ll miss…
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Experts urge firework safety, compliance with laws as July 4 approaches
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Know the rules before shooting off fireworks this Fourth of July. They are banned in parts of West Tennessee, and firefighters said they could be dangerous. Paige Richardson…
Pest control companies say hot temps bring ants, fleas indoors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pests are making an appearance in West Tennessee homes, being drawn inside due to the summer heat. Pest control companies say they're busy working to combat the…
Police: Woman exposes herself inside local restaurant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is facing a charge of indecent exposure after an incident Tuesday at a local restaurant. Marilynn Corbett is accused of causing a disturbance by taking off her shirt and exposing her breasts…
New state laws taking effect this week include wine in groceries, guns on campus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Starting on Friday, consumers will be able to buy wine in Tennessee supermarkets, professors and staff will be able to be armed on the campuses of public colleges and universities and drivers will be subject to…
Family, friends release balloons in memory of Elia Hernandez
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than a hundred people came together Tuesday seeking comfort after the senseless death of a young girl. Elia Hernandez, 17, was fatally shot…
Milan police seek 2 in home invasion
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police are looking for two men accused of forcing their way into a house on Creswell Street, pistol whipping a woman and stealing a safe with…
Greenfield mayor, aldermen clash over hiring of new police chief
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- The city of Greenfield's mayor and board of aldermen went head-to-head over hiring a new police chief during a Tuesday night meeting. Their chief recently retired. Greenfield Mayor…
Strong winds blamed for towering tree falling on house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An east Jackson family got the scare of a lifetime after a towering tree came crashing down on top of their house, Tuesday evening. The owner of the…
Arrest in Sunday robbery of Dollar General store, AR-15 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police announced the arrest of their suspect in the Sunday night robbery of the Dollar General store on Kenworth Boulevard, Tuesday. Matthew Blake Hope, 30, of Madison County, appeared in Jackson City Court, Tuesday morning. He…
Top Tennessee teen takes 20th in national junior rodeo competition
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- Two local West Tennessee teens competed for national titles during the junior rodeo and one placed 20th nationally with competitors also from Canada and Australia.…
Jackson home and business owners receive Mayor's Civic Pride Awards
JACKSON, TENN. -- Some Jackson home and business owners have a shiny new award to compliment their pristine yards and gardens. The mayor handed out his annual civic pride awards…
Former church intern charged with solicitation of a minor out on bail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former intern at Englewood Baptist Church is accused of soliciting sexual contact with multiple juveniles, according to court documents. Officials at the Madison County Jail said…
UT Martin honors former player, basketball legend Pat Summitt
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Pat Summitt is represented on UT Martin's campus by monuments, a street name, and a basketball court. She passed away Tuesday morning after being diagnosed with a…
Jackson NAACP Reading Roundup concludes Tuesday
JACKSON, TENN. -- The Tennessee State Conference the NAACP concluded its pilot summer reading program today. The eight week program hosted 55 children between the ages of six and seven in a camp where they learned how to read, how to eat healthy…
