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Kilgore Employees Speak Out

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn. -- Willie Woods, a nine-year employee at Chemring/Kilgore said the future at his job is uncertain. "I talked to my supervisor and she doesn't know anything about when we will go back,"…

Good Samaritan Loses Life While Trying to Fight Fire

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County man is dead after deputies say he tried to fight a fire in his own backyard. Neighbors say the victim, Wally Harrier, was a good man and…

Trash Talk at Michie School

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Michie School has a lot to be proud of. Students there are getting national accolades for their environmental efforts. They placed third in the country for the Keep America Beautiful…

ATF Releases Details on Kilgore Explosion

TOONE, Tenn. -- The Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms released more details of the explosion in Toone that killed a plant worker. The ATF National Response Team (NRT) deemed the incident as non-criminal in nature and has classified it as an…

Fire officials urge caution when using candles

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state fire marshal's office is urging Tennessee residents to be careful when using decorative and fragranced candles. Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says from 2008 to 2012 Tennessee fire departments responded to more than 500 home…

Guilty Plea Entered in Bank Fraud Case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Memphis man accused of bank fraud against a bank in Jackson pleaded guilty to criminal information, Thursday. According to the facts revealed during the plea hearing, James Lee Bishop, 47, Bishop conspired with Clay McCormack, a…

Suspected Henry County Drug Dealer Arraigned

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of throwing baggies of drugs onto a playground and trying to jump from a second story balcony to evade law enforcement was arraigned, Thursday. Jonathan Taylor of Henry County was officially charged with…

Owner of Tire Warehouse in Court for Alleged Arson

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. - The man accused of setting on fire to his own business was in court, Thursday. Joe Smith, owner of Smith Discount Tire Barn, was officially charged for his alleged involvement in the arson. The fire at…

Fatal Wreck in North Jackson

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A two-vehicle car crash in north Jackson claimed the life one driver, Thursday afternoon. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on N. Highland at the intersection of Harris Drive. Jane C.…

Huntingdon Principal Retires

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A principal that has been with the Huntingdon Special School District for more than 22 years has announced plans for retirement. Huntingdon High School Principal Mike Henson's retirement is effective June 30. Henson has been with HSSD…

Accused Union University Murderer in Court

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The man accused of shooting and killing his fiancee in a Union University parking lot was in court, Thursday, but only briefly. A mental evaluation has been ordered for Charles Pittman,…

Revenue Up in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Revenue is up in Madison County, according to Finance Director Mike Nichols. “I don't know if it's folks paying their property taxes early or if that's the case of more property," Nichols said. Nichols said the…

Stephenson Steps Down As Budget Committee Chair

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Madison County Commissioner Doug Stephenson announced Thursday morning that he is stepping down as chairman of the budget committee. Stephenson made the announcement at the budget committee meeting, but Stephenson is still a member of the…

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