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Jackson Teen Arrested in Home Burglary

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A Jackson teenager has been arrested, accused of breaking into a house. Officers were called out to Shadow Lawn Drive Thursday after they said someone reported seeing the teen kick in…

6th Circuit remands third party ballot access case

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has ordered a lower court to reconsider whether Tennessee's requirements to get on the ballot for third parties and their candidates are unconstitutionally restrictive. In February, U.S. District Judge William Haynes Jr.…

ETSU fires campus mail supervisor for opening mail

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - East Tennessee State University officials have fired the university's postal services manager for opening a package that was addressed to a student. Through an open records request, the Johnson City Press reported Harvey Byerley opened…

Pest spraying Monday in Smokies cove

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Barring freezing weather or heavy rain, forestry technicians in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will spray for pests in Cades Cove on Monday. That means the Loop Road through the scenic cove will be closed…

Lawsuit filed against drug rehab center in death

CHARLOTTE, Tenn. (AP) - The grandmother of a West Tennessee teen who died shortly after being released from a Dickson County drug rehabilitation center has filed a lawsuit. According to The Tennessean, the $14.5 million lawsuit was filed Wednesday against…

Homeless man charged with setting fire at church

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Millington have charged a homeless man who had been allowed to sleep in a church lobby with setting fire to the church. According to The Commercial Appeal, 28-year-old Johnny Riveria was taken into custody…

Judge denies request to testify at murder trial

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge in Chattanooga has denied a request to testify in a murder trial. According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, attorneys for Jesse Mathews requested the U.S. District Court Judge Harry S. "Sandy" Mattice…

Lawmaker seeks to curtail internal school issues

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Democratic lawmaker says an objective by Tennessee State University's new president to tackle internal issues at the historically black university may present an opportunity for legislation that could benefit other educational institutions. The Tennessee Board…

Planned Parenthood has free HIV testing in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region is providing free HIV testing and prevention counseling during the Christ Community Baptist Church's Faith and AIDS conference. According to a news release, the conference takes place on Saturday beginning at…

Treasurer distributes Financial Football game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Middle and high schools across Tennessee are getting copies of a computer game designed as a fun way to improve financial literacy. According to a news release from state Treasurer David Lillard's office, the Financial Football…

Fayette County Lawyer Suspended

This video is no longer available. FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn.- A one year suspension has been handed down by the state board of professional responsibility for a Fayette County lawyer. A release from the board showed the suspension for Terry Dycus…

S.C. Sexual Assault Suspect Caught in Lexington

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Katherine Juanita Lynn Smith was picked up Wednesday on an arrest warrant for criminal sexual conduct with a minor in 2007. Members of the Fairfield County Sheriff's Department in South Carolina contacted the Henderson County Sheriff's…

Jackson Police Warn of Craigslist Smartphone Ripoff

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police are investigating a new Craigslist scam, targeting those looking to sell their smart phones. This trend of thefts is known as "Apple Picking" because Apple products are the main…

Jackson Wonder Bread Store Closes

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- You have probably heard by now that Hostess and Wonder Bread are closing down amid financial woes, which means the end of the Hostess Outlet Store in north Jackson. Thursday marked the…

RIFA Food Shortage Plea For Help

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn-The Regional Interfaith Association, or RIFA, a local charity, is asking for the community's help due to a low supply of food to carry out its mission. The decrease in food supply has…

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