Man charged with murder in 2012 Humboldt homicide
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers arrested a man Monday on a murder charge in a 2012 cold case in Humboldt. Benjamin Byrer, 34, of Humboldt is charged with second-degree murder in the 2012 death…
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Election Commission prepares precincts for Super Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Super Tuesday is almost here, and 33 voting precincts in Madison County are preparing for the crowds. "I got involved because I think it's great to volunteer…
Severe Weather Awareness Week kicks off across Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This week has been declared Severe Weather Awareness Week across the State of Tennessee by Gov. Bill Haslam. Severe weather awareness week starts this week to…
Woman faces drug charges after search of Jackson motel room
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman appeared Monday in city court on drug charges stemming from a search at the Scottish Inns motel in north Jackson. Ashley Davis faces charges of drug possession, evading arrest…
Officers train to teach public about active shooter situations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several dozen law enforcement officers from all over the country trained Monday right here in the Hub City to become trainers for the public. The Madison County Sheriff's Office hosted the "Train the Trainer" session, which trains officers…
State's 'LEAP' initiative works to build marketable skills in students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Labor Education Alignment Program, or LEAP, is showcasing its successes at sites across the state. Education and employer sites throughout the twelve "LEAP" site areas, including in Jackson, held events Monday, on "Leap Day," to demonstrate…
Jackson Fire Dept. instructor arrested on DUI charge
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Jackson Fire Department employee is facing charges after a weekend traffic stop. Mark David Williams, 41, of Oakfield is charged with DUI and violation of implied consent law after he…
Former Jackson firefighter accused of impersonating fireman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a former Jackson fireman accused of posing as a real firefighter. Corye Martin, 30, was formally charged Monday with multiple counts of criminal impersonation. Martin is accused…
Officers search for suspect in armed robbery at Milan Dollar General
Milan, Tenn. -- Officers are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that took place Monday morning at a Dollar General store. Milan police…
New twist in addiction crisis: Deadly painkiller impostors
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Authorities are sounding the alarm about a new and deadly twist in the country's addictions epidemic in the form of a deadly painkiller disguised as other medications. Tennessee officials say they've seen two dozen cases in…
Sportscaster Erin Andrews may testify in nude-videos case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jurors could soon hear testimony from sportscaster Erin Andrews as well as the man who stalked her and posted nude videos of her on the Internet. Andrews and her mother could testify as early as Monday…
Police: Nashville man shot, killed sister's boyfriend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Metro Nashville police have charged a man in connection to a fatal shooting near downtown Nashville. Media outlets report that 24-year-old Jonathan Hudspeth has been charged with criminal homicide in the shooting death of 27-year-old Jacquard…
Man sentenced to life in wounding of teen at Memphis store
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man who served 15 years in prison, including time on death row, in the killing of a Memphis police officer has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting a teenager. Media outlets…
Suspicious house fire blazes in West Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The back of a home on 200 block of Morgan Street went up in flames after 8 o'clock Saturday night. "We was sitting in the house, and heard all…
Phi Delta Kappa celebrates heritage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon the Jackson community gathered to celebrate heritage and honor community leaders. The sanctuary at Unity Temple Church was filled for the Gamma Psi chapter of Phi Delta…
