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81-Year-Old Charged in Shooting

An 81-year-old western Kentucky man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a former law enforcement officer. Kentucky State Police say Charles Hammer of Tompkinsville was arrested Tuesday and taken to the Monroe County jail. Police say…

Ms Schools Dropout Rate Improves

Mississippi is seeing an increase in its graduation rate and a slight decrease in its dropout rate. That's according to new figures released Wednesday by the state Department of Education. The figures also show small improvements in student performance on…

British National Arrested in Sex Sting

Kentucky State Police say a British national got off a flight in Lexington, expecting to meet a minor for sex. Instead, he was greeted by police who had been monitoring his Internet messages. The KSP said 41-year-old Solomon Waters of…

Family Rescued from Houseboat

Authorities say a man, his wife, a 6-month-old baby, and a dog were rescued by emergency personnel from a houseboat in Pearlington. Lt. Ben McMinn of Mississippi Task Force 1 the water was rising and prevented the family from getting…

KY Freshmen Hear about Bullying

The head of the U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division is heading to Lexington to talk to hundreds of high school freshmen about bullying and harassment. Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez is scheduled to give a speech and participate…

Crossing Guard Saves Student Walking to School

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- One Elementary school crossing guard is now being called a hero after saving a 6-year-old girl from being hit by a car early Tuesday morning. Crossing guard T. Willy Tyson told 7…

Man Wanted in Major Theft Case in Henderson Co.

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Henderson County deputies are asking for help finding a man they said is linked to a sizable theft. The victims in the case are even offering a reward to anyone who…

Suspicious Fire In Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. - Officials in Martin are investigating a possible arson that happened over the weekend. According to Police, the fire department responded to a call on Oakland Street on Saturday. The blaze was put out, but investigators said the…

UCPD Seeks Identity of Burglar Caught on Tape

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn. - Investigators are searching for a man who burglarized a Union City convenience store and need your help finding him. The man in the picture is accused of breaking into the…

New Jobs Heading To Milan Arsenal

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. - Hundreds of layoffs continue at Milan's Army Ammunition Plant, but workers said there is some good news. A commercial trucking company is moving into the plant, and leaders said they hope…

Man Injured When Tractor Rolls On Top Of Him

This video is no longer available. FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. - Tuesday afternoon, a Crockett County man was injured after his farm tractor rolled over and trapped him underneath. Witness's said around 2:00 p.m., an elderly man was leveling out dirt on…

Man Charged in Old Hickory Shooting Case

JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police said they have arrested one of the men responsible for a shooting outside a west Jackson apartment complex, last week. Jeremy Jones, 20, faces charges of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and felony vandalism. Jones…

Undocumented Immigrant Charged with Sexual Battery of Child

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- Humboldt police have arrested a Mexican national they said is in West Tennessee illegally on a charge of sexual battery involving a young girl. Bernadino Ibarra,45, faces one count of aggravated sexual…

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