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Two suspected in home invasion, charged

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn.- The two men suspected in a home invasion in Weakley County were officially charged Thursday. Cordarion Thompson and Marcus Bardwell were each charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary and remain jailed.…

Roadkill, danger on the roads?

JACKSON, Tenn- One deer a day is what the Tennessee Department of Transportation estimates it collects in roadkill from highways in West Tennessee. Many drivers have an urge to swerve and avoid hitting animals crossing into the fast lane. "I'm…

Court dates for two accused in death of Rico Swift

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Frederick Booth, one of the men charged with first degree murder did not make it to his preliminary hearing Thursday. His attorney was there and told the judge his client remains hospitalized…

Thieves tracked down with deer cameras

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Suspected thieves in McNairy County are tracked down using a deer infrared camera. Jane Strawn said since her father passed away last year, she has kept a close eye on…

Deadly Wreck Raises Travel Concerns Along Interstate 40

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn -- It's usually crowded with cars and trucks; and that's exactly why some residents said driving along Interstate 40 is dangerous. "It's really not safe," Kim Hanselman, a driver, said. On…

World Cup Raises Soccer's Popularity in West TN

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A local soccer organization hopes the World Cup inspires more kids to play soccer. Jackson Area Wide Soccer said the sport has grown over the past 15 years. Organizers estimate more than…

Local Plant Explosion Under Investigation

TOONE, Tenn-One Hardeman County resident said a Wednesday explosion at Kilgore in Toone, brings back devastating memories. "It's like flashbacks," Devin McKinnie said. "I'd hate for another family to go through what we have been through." McKinnie's cousin, Michael Chism,…

Investigation into home invasion, shoot-out in Grand Junction

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.- A home invasion and shoot-out in Grand Junction has officers asking for help. Investigators said around 5 p.m. Wednesday a man broke into a home not realizing the homeowner was there.…

Dead animal blamed for Crockett Co. crash

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.- A dead beaver in the road is blamed for a van veering off the highway and landing upside down in the Forked Deer River Wednesday evening. It happened around 6:30 p.m.…

Vets: Be aware of animal heat related illness

JACKSON, Tenn.- As the dangerous heat hits West Tennessee, vets want to make sure you are keeping your pets safe from heat-related illnesses. Doctors recommend pets to be kept in an air conditioned environment during the heat of the day…

"Take One" program mentors former prisoners

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Training began Wednesday for mentors planning to help men and women get ready to transition from life in prison to life on the outside. Members of faith based organizations met at Macedonia…

JPD conducting weekend sobriety checkpoints

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson Police Department is taking an extra step to keep drivers safe this weekend. Officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints throughout the city over the weekend. Their goal is to get impaired…

Four arrested in Martin home invasion

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-Martin police arrest four suspects in recent home invasion and robbery on Moody Street. They are accused of taking more than $500 in electronics and hitting the victim several times in the…

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