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Former TVA Employee gets "Time Served"

A former TVA Police employee has been sentenced to time served in plea agreement involving theft from the federal utility. However, Cheryl E. Hall may face state charges in what prosecutors describe as an attempt to woo a married man…

Teens Charged in North Jackson Murder

JACKSON, Tenn. - New details in the arrest of two teens accused in Jackson's most recent murder. They made their first court appearance on Wednesday, and officers said a third suspect, an adult could soon face a judge as well.…

Deputies Ride School Buses To Stop Traffic Violators

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. - There were some extra passengers on Henry County school buses Wednesday afternoon. Eight sheriff's deputies hopped on several yellow buses to catch safety violators. "I think them being seen in general, supporting the school community and…

Three Wanted for Graffiti of Business

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A trio of vandals armed with a can of spray paint were caught on camera. Now, Jackson police need help identifying them. The vandalism happened Sunday evening at the Easy Money in South…

Jackson Man Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Charges

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A confessed drug dealer who sold marijuana throughout Jackson and West Tennessee will spend 20 years in federal prison. Frederick Cole, 41, was sentenced this week after pleading guilty back in November…

Renter Wants Help After Ceiling Caves In

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - An East Jackson woman is homeless Wednesday, after the ceiling to her apartment caved in. The collapse damaged several items in her apartment, but she said management told her they cannot…

New Science Center Opens at FHU

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn.- The fall semester officially began at Freed-Hardeman University, Wednesday. With the start of the new school year, a new building was officially opened. Wednesday, the Anderson Science Center was unveiled. The 22,000…

String of Auto Burglaries Reported in Beech Bluff

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Madison County Sheriff's Department is investigating a rash of car break-ins in the Beech Bluff community. Deputies said at least seven cars were broken into between 10 p.m Tuesday and…

Man Recently Released from Jail Arrested again for Burglary

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn.- A Dyer County man, recently released from, jail on burglary charges was again being held in connection with another burglary that happened Tuesday in Dyersburg. Police said Jarrell Cork, 18, was arrested…

FHU Tolls Bell to Start New School Year

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn.-Freed-Hardeman University rang in the new school year, Wednesday with their Tolling of the Bell ceremony. The annual ceremony marks the 144th academic year at Freed-Hardeman. Selected to ring the bell were Tom…

Two Teens Charged in North Jackson Murder

JACKSON, Tenn. – Two teens are now charged in connection with a homicide on August 11 in Jackson. Two 17-year-old boys are charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault in the shooting death of Jarvis Vinson. According…

Miss. River to reopen after barge freed from mud

GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi River is expected to reopen soon to vessel traffic after crews freed a barge that went aground in low waters caused by an extensive drought. Coast Guard Capt. William Drelling said Wednesday that authorities…

CDC: Alarming increase seen in West Nile cases

ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. health officials say there's been an alarming increase in the number of West Nile cases. So far there have been more than 1,100 cases reported through the middle of August. That's three times as many as…

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