Martin police nab man wanted on Memphis assault charge
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police arrested a man Wednesday on an assault charge out of Memphis as he returned to the city of Martin. Justin Rhea, 35, of Martin was wanted on an aggravated assault…
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Gem of West Tenn. history lies in 'Kingdom of Skullbonia'
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In north Gibson County, there's a small town with some bone-crushing history. "This is Skullbone. Bradford is a suburb of Skullbone," said Jerry Foreign, a regular customer of Skullbone…
Accused gunman charged with murder in 2014 shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have charged a man with first-degree murder in a 2014 shooting death. Thursday authorities officially charged Corbyn Davis, 25, with first degree murder in Jackson City Court. Jackson Police Sgt.…
Education commissioner visits West Tennessee
MAURY CITY, Tenn.-Education Commissioner Candice McQueen made a visit to Maury City Elementary School Wednesday morning. McQueen's visit is part of her 'Classroom Chronicles' tour, where she hopes to…
New supermarket set to open in Milan, accepting applications
MILAN, Tenn.-A new supermarket chain, set to open in Milan, gets closer to opening day. Ruler Foods began construction back in October in the old E.W. James building. Officials said although there…
Job listing for TN ready test causes controversy
JACKSON, Tenn.-A job advertisement from the company that oversees the troubled TN Ready test is raising eyebrows. The Tennessee Education Association said Measurement Inc. posted a job listing on…
Police ask residents to be vigilant after recent burglary arrest
MEDINA, Tenn.-Following an arrest in a recent string of burglaries near Medina, officers are asking residents to take some precautions. Police arrested a man, Monday, connected to three burglaries in…
Fugitive sought by deputies, drugs found in search
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A multi-agency search took over a Gibson County neighborhood Wednesday afternoon as officers searched for a dangerous man on the run. …
West Tenn. Healthcare announces $2.5 million partnership with U of M Lambuth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare officials announced a $2.5 million endowment, hoping to not only help students with their educational costs but to give them opportunities after they graduate.…
Mayor outlines Civic Master Plan changes in 2016
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson's Civic Master Plan outlines the next several decades for the Hub City. Since its adoption last August, Mayor Jerry Gist said the…
Ash Wednesday services mark start of Lent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Mardi Gras over, Christians around the world are observing Lent. Worshipers attended services Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church to begin the Lent season of 40 days, not counting Sundays, beginning on Ash Wednesday. For Christians, Lent is a time…
Jackson couple parodies Adele song with 'Hello from the Motherside'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Check this out a West Tennessee family's parody of Adele's "Hello" has gone viral.Jeremy and Allison Rasnic, a husband and wife with four kids, made the parody "Hello From the Mother…
Domino's Pizza driver robbed at gunpoint during delivery
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police are asking for your help to find three suspects who robbed a Domino's delivery driver at gunpoint Tuesday night. At around 10:40 p.m., Officer Chris Finch from the Martin…
Early voting now under way in Tenn. primary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters are already making their choices in Tennessee's March 1 presidential primary as early voting kicked off Wednesday. Administrator of Elections Kim Buckley is reporting 174 voters cast ballots Wednesday. Of those, 118 were cast in the Republican…
Caretaker accused of neglecting disabled woman, stealing property
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman went before a judge Wednesday on accusations of neglecting a disabled woman she was hired to care for and stealing property from the woman's home. Kelly Mae Woodward is…
