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Preacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Against Minors

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- One West Tennessee pastor pleaded guilty to having inappropriate relationships with several underage girls from his church after a two year investigation by Henderson County deputies. Deputies said former Lexington Pastor…

Retiring Police Chief Goes Out in Style

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn.- A West Tennessee police chief retires and goes out in style. Savannah Police Chief Donald Derr was given a police escort home Wednesday as a salute to his years of service. Derr…

Fight Among Teens Leads to 2 with Gunshot Wounds

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville teens say they watched the fight escalate into a shooting in their own neighborhood. Police were on their way to break up a fight when officers got the call gunshots…

Dyersburg Police Officer Suspended After DUI Charges

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg Police are short one officer after he was charged with driving under the influence. Troopers said Lt. Jimmy DeSpain was arrested early Sunday morning in Lauderdale County. Arrest records show…

How to Avoid Home Improvement Scams

This video is no longer available. WEST MADISON COUNTY -- Before you start construction on your home, there are a few things to watch out for. With summer just around the corner, some people may be looking to cash in…

Local Cleaning Expert Gives Tips on Spring Cleaning

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the arrival of spring, it is usually the season that gets people in the mood to clean. Cleaning experts say it is important to check and clean areas that we…

Police Seek Help to Find Missing Woman Who May Be in Danger

UPDATE 5:20 p.m. --Jackson police have safely located Lisa Renee Brown. Investigators found her on Airways Boulevard around 5 p.m. today. No further action was necessary. Brown's brother previously reported to police that she had been missing since March 17.…

E-Cigarettes: Healthier Than Your Average Cigarette?

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Stores selling electronic cigarettes are opening up across West Tennessee. Michael Nance owns Roar Vapor, a recently opened electronic cigarette store in North Jackson. “It gives you everything you need in…

Update on Brownsville Warehouse Fire

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Crews were already out cleaning up the remains from Tuesday's fire at the MTD plant in Brownsville. The fire that broke out at the plant still brought firefighters back in the…

Arrest Made in Hardin County Bomb Threats

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An arrest has been made in the bomb threats that shook up the Hardin County courthouse and the sheriff's office, Monday. Christopher Davis, from Michie, is in custody, according to…

Gibson County School Bus Slides off Road

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An area school bus full of students had a minor accident, Tuesday morning. According to Gibson County Director of Schools Eddie Pruett, a bus headed to Rutherford School was pulling out of a driveway when the…

Bill to repeal Tenn. motorcycle helmet law fails

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The latest effort to get rid of Tennessee's motorcycle helmet requirement has failed in a Senate committee. The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted 6-5 against the measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Mike Bell of Riceville.…