Murray Insurance Business Owner Arrested on Fraud and Theft Charges
A Murray insurance agency owner was arrested this week for insurance fraud and theft. Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden said 59 year old Glen David Ramey was charged with fraudulent insurance acts of $10,000 or more, along
Carroll County Man Given Federal Prison Time on Child Sex Charges
A Carroll County man has been sentenced to federal prison time. Tennessee Western District U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant said 59 year old Chad D. Isbell was issued a 15 year prison sentence for possession of child pornography.
Fulton County Schools Holds Annual Pilot Academy Luncheon
The annual Fulton County Pilots Academy luncheon was held this week to recognize the contributions made locally to benefit education. School Superintendent Ellen Murphy explained the academies benefits to senior and junior students.(AUDIO) Mrs. Murphy said
Shooting at Lane College
Jackson Police charged a 19 year old with reckless homicide after shooting a student on Lane College campus. Police were dispatched Saturday night to Williamson Hall and found that Zavon Luckett Junior recklessly handled a
Dresden Storm Siren Test Tuesday
The City of Dresden will be testing their newly installed storm sirens Tuesday between noon and one. Dresden Mayor Mark Maddox spoke about concerns with the first siren test run performed March 17th. The
Speeding Ticket Prices In Martin Could Be On The Rise
The Martin Finance Committee approved raising the price of speeding tickets by $50, the first increase in 32 years. Martin Police Chief Philip Fuqua said the city should raise the fee to match the average
Crockett County Sheriff Accepts Responsibility After Inmate Escape
The Crockett County Sheriff’s Department will complete a full review of trustee selection procedures following the escape and recapture of inmate Gerald “Pete” Samples. The trustee program allows selected inmates to perform supervised duties. Samples
Livestock Market Receives Grant Funding
Two West Tennessee stockyards have been selected to receive grant money to upgrade their equipment, infrastructure, safety and animal welfare. They include Dickson Regional Livestock West in Carroll County and the Trenton Regional Stockyard in Gibson
Deadline Approaching for Microgrant Application for Main Street-Union City
Potential applicants now have until April 30th to apply for this year’s Main Street-Union City Microgrant. The matching grant program is funded by a charitable gift from the Verhine Trust, with the funds designated for the rehabilitation
Dyersburg Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Two Police Pursuits
A Dyersburg man is facing multiple charges after leading officers on two pursuits on Sunday. The Newbern Police Department first initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by 27 year old JaShawn Branch. Branch refused to