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Title Loan Business Robbed, Police Search for Suspect

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Police are looking for a suspect following an armed robbery of a title loan business late Friday afternoon. The robbery happened just after 4 p.m. at Jackson Title Loan in the…

Firefighter Hurt While Battling Humboldt Fire

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - A firefighter is recovering in the hospital Friday, after he was injured battling a fire Thanksgiving night. Firefighter Michael Lewis, who has been with the Humboldt Fire Department for a while,…

For Black Friday Shoppers the Wait Is Over

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- West Tennesseans spent all hours of the night in long lines searching and hunting for this year's best Black Friday deals but shoppers said this year's wait wasn't as long as they…

Murder-Suicide Investigated in Whiteville

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- The Hardeman County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a Whiteville couple. Austin Woods and Clarissa Simon-Woods were found dead in their home on Murphy Lane Road. Sheriff John Doolen says…

Outpour of Community Spirit for the Huntingdon Mustangs

This video is no longer available. HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - The Huntingdon Mustang football team is somewhere they have not been in nearly a decade - the playoffs for the state finals. While the players, coaches and other members of the…

Shooting Investigated Along Westwood

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- Jackson Police are investigating a woman's claim that she was shot Thursday afternoon by a man who took off running. The woman said it happened just before 2:45 in the 800 block…

Wildfires break out on holiday in East Tenn.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state Division of Forestry is fighting a series of wildfires in East Tennessee. According to The Knoxville News Sentinel, several new fires were reported Thanksgiving Day. Forestry spokesman Nathan Waters said several fires erupted along…

Mount Pleasant mayor remains appointed position

MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. (AP) - The mayor of the city of Mount Pleasant will remain an appointed position after a resolution failed that would have allowed voters to elect the seat by popular vote. The Daily Herald reports that the…

Biologists find more sturgeon in East Tenn. rivers

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Biologists say years of restoring lake sturgeon to Tennessee waterways is paying off with more of the bony fish turning up in East Tennessee rivers. Lake sturgeon that once thrived in Tennessee are being reintroduced into…

State Library to explain genealogy research tips

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - With families coming together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Tennessee State Library and Archives will help families dig through their personal histories. On Saturday, State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherill and their research staff will…

Deadline approaches for University of Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The deadline to apply to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in the 2013-2014 academic year is just around the corner on Dec. 1. The university said in a news release that the priority admissions…

Thanksgiving Meal Served in East Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Dozens of West Tennesseans were served a hot Thanksgiving Day meal thanks to donations by individuals and businesses throughout Jackson. Jackson City Councilman Johnny Dodd hosted his annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at…

Local Dispatchers Spend Thanksgiving on the Job

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Most West Tennesseans spent Thanksgiving day off the job. But for some, Thursday was anything but a day off. At the Madison County Sheriff's Department, there were fewer people than usual…

St. Jude Family Celebrates Thanksgiving

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - After spending 15 months living in hospitals the Carter family is thankful to be home for the holidays. Kensley Bea Carter is in the Thanksgiving spirit. The 2-year-old was recently…

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