Bomb scare shuts down I-40 rest area
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Mississippi man will undergo a mental evaluation after telling West Tennessee authorities he had a bomb in his car. The investigation spurred the shutdown…
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Courtroom outburst ends with more prison time for convict
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What started out as a hearing to request a new trial ended with an emotional outburst, Monday. Harold Vaughn and his attorney appeared before Circuit Court Judge Don…
Haywood Co. deputies seek suspect in Monday morning shooting
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies in Haywood County are looking for the person behind an early Monday morning shooting. According to Sheriff Melvin Bond, a man was shot after a…
Mayor talks about upcoming Jackson City Council meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We are excited about the new year," Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist said. "We're very optimistic about the growth of the city, and a lot of what…
Local deputy loses home in fire
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Charred rubble is all that's left of Dyer County Deputy Allen Fair's home after a fire erupted around 4 a.m. Monday. According to the fire department,…
Former police officer sentenced for offensive touching
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Jackson police officer Lamont Gray and his attorney, Nathan Spencer, walked into the courtroom Monday morning, two months after Gray stood trial for charges of rape,…
Lawyers in TCA sexting case meet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lawyers met for the second time to hear a motion for more information in the sexting scandal lawsuit against Trinity Christian Academy. One family alleges their son was forced…
Milan mayor walks to work
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan Mayor B.W. Beasley walked to work Monday to kick off the start of his first full week in office. Beasley and his wife walked about three and a…
Henry Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud
NASHVILLE -- A Henry County woman has been charged with TennCare fraud in Sumner County after allegedly claiming she had a dependent in her home in order to obtain benefits. Amber Kirtley, 36, of…
2 appear on charges of robbery, ransacking Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men appeared Monday in court on charges involving a recent aggravated robbery and burglary in north Jackson. Jamie Johnson…
Farmers market workshop coming to Trenton
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) - Farmers interesting in selling products at farmers markets will have a chance to learn more about marketing at workshops in Tennessee this winter, including a stop in…
Police investigate fatal stabbing in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after a man was killed Sunday after being stabbed. Melvin Henning, 62, died at the scene after being stabbed at McMillan Towers, located at 212 South…
Milan pastor arrested on domestic violence charge
MILAN, Tenn. -- A pastor is arrested after deputies respond Sunday to a reported domestic disturbance at a Milan church. Edward Lewis was arrested after deputies responded to the report at Body of Christ…
Sheriff says scene is clear after I-40 bomb scare
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement officers have cleared the scene after conducting a robotic search on a car after a bomb scare on I-40 near the Humphreys County line. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, a man told rest stop attendants that…
TBI adds East Tenn. man to most wanted
NASHVILLE -- The TBI has added an East Tennessee man to the state's most wanted list. Rick James Brock, 51, of New Tazewell is wanted…
