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Weakley Co. deputies make arrests in cabin break-ins

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Four men and a juvenile male are facing charges after deputies say they broke into a cabin near Palmersville more than once. …

Children's food program under scrutiny over lax oversight

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Department of Human Services program that provides meals to children at risk for hunger is under scrutiny over a lack of oversight. The Tennessean reports that a federal review issued last month found multiple instances…

Surgoinsville water system faces fines related to violations

SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Surgoinsville Utility District is facing state fines related to various violations including a chlorine feed system failure and turbidity issues. The Kingsport Times-News reports that Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Robert Martineau Jr.…

Debate persists over cost of concealed carry on campus

ATLANTA (AP) - A proposal sent Friday to Georgia's governor would allow licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons on public college campuses and create new questions about how higher education officials will respond and what increased security could cost…

Kellogg: Investigation under way after graphic video

NEW YORK (AP) - Kellogg says a criminal investigation is under way after a video surfaced online showing a man urinating on one of its factory assembly lines. The company says…

Memphis man sentenced in police standoff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man who shot at police officers during a standoff at his north Memphis home two years ago has been sentenced to six years in prison. Twenty-six-year-old Misael Chica-Arguenta was sentenced Friday in Shelby County Circuit…

UPDATE: MCSO identifies officer killed in motorcycle accident

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --A late night crash kills a Madison County sheriff's deputy, according to the department. Deputies say 39-year-old Matthew Doty lost control of his motorcycle around 10:00 p.m. Sunday while at exit 87 off Interstate 40. The sheriff's…

TEMA officials assess flooding damage in Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Flash flooding Saturday night had some businesses cleaning up Sunday. TEMA was in Martin Sunday morning assessing flood damage in the area. One family was evacuated Saturday night…

Humboldt teen prepares for dream trip

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon the Humboldt community gathered for a special sendoff. Garret Pruett, a 15-year old, received a proclamation from Mayor Sikes as he prepared for his trip to…

Sinkhole closes Madison County road, causing problems for commute

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers are used to passing through Bedford White Road with ease, but after Thursday's heavy rains, the road was shut down due to a hole on the side of the road. Debra Smith said her husband walked…

Kenton residents still evacuated after levee problems cause flooding

KENTON, Tenn. -- Around 15 families are still unable to go home Sunday night after a levee near Kenton broke causing floodwaters to quickly rise. "I've lived here all my life. This…

Ex-Tennessee firefighter charged in child sex abuse case

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former Tennessee firefighter has been charged in a sexual abuse case involving a child. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 37-year-old David Wilber was arrested Friday on three counts of sexual battery by an authority…