Congressional hopeful George Flinn visits Hub City
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Shelby County Republican who wants to replace Stephen Fincher as congressman made a stop Monday in the Hub City. George Flinn,…
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Early voting starts this week for Presidential Preference Primary
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary will begin Wednesday. The days for voting in Madison County will be Wednesday through Feb. 23, according to a release from Kim Buckley, administrator of elections for Madison County.…
State officials host meeting about fish consumption advisory
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- State officials are holding a meeting Monday night concerning a warning from state health officials about consumption of bass in one area of West Tennessee. Representatives from the Tennessee Department…
Jackson liquor store clerk charged with impersonating U.S. Marshal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police arrested a local liquor store clerk accused of impersonating a U.S. Marshal. A judge formally charged Timothy Lowrance with extortion on Monday in Jackson City…
Crockett Co. high & middle schools back in session
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- All schools are back in session in Crockett County after a tornado ripped through the community last week. Crockett County High School and Middle School were…
Officials say Weakley Co. man set fire to mobile home while wife slept inside
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing an arson charge in a 2015 fire after investigators say he admitted to setting a mobile home ablaze while his wife was…
One killed, one injured in Weakley County crash
SHARON, Tenn. --A weekend crash in Weakley County kills one person and injures another. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says around 1:50 p.m. Sunday in Sharon, a car, driven by Wilma Hill was headed westbound on Old Highway 45. The THP…
Football fans celebrate Super Bowl 50
JACKSON, Tenn -- With plenty of drinks and food, fans gathered on Super Bowl Sunday to cheer on their favorite side. While which team fans wanted to see win may have…
Schools to reopen in Crockett County Monday
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County middle and high school students will return to classes Monday. After last weeks EF-1 tornado, schools were closed because of the storm damage. Crews have been working…
Jackson artists host Love Pop-Up Shop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With only one week left before Valentine's Day, folks in Jackson are taking advantage of the opportunity to shop local, hoping to find the perfect Valentine's Day gift.…
Broncos D dominates Panthers in 24-10 Super Bowl win
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Von Miller forced two fumbles to set up Denver's two touchdowns and the Broncos defense frustrated Cam Newton all game to carry Peyton Manning to his second Super Bowl title with a 24-10 victory over…
2 Dead in Shooting After Parade in Mississippi
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (AP) - South Mississippi police say a shooting after a Mardi Gras parade in Pass Christian (kris-TYANH) has claimed two lives and left four wounded. Police Chief Tim Hendricks confirmed the number of dead and wounded to…
Police Chief Seeks Funds to Recruit More Minority Officers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The Chattanooga police chief is seeking funds to launch a program to recruit more minority police officers. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports (http://bit.ly/1KdpoN2 ) Police Chief Fred Fletcher says he wants to raise money to…
Debate Continues Over High School's Gay-Straight Alliance
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - Supporters and critics of Franklin County High School's Gay-Straight Alliance have picked the county school board's upcoming meeting to discuss the organization. The Daily News Journal reports (http://on.dnj.com/1XcazfL) the establishment of the group, which meets to…
Underground Wire Catches Fire in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Chattanooga Electric Power Board spokesman says an underground wire overheated and caused a fire that blew a manhole cover onto a street. Media outlets report no injuries were reported in the fire, which forced an…
