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Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Memphian sentenced for SNAP fraud, identity theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison over SNAP fraud. Willie Williams, Jr., 56, used personal information of more than 100 people to fraudulently acquire SNAP benefits. He later pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and food stamp fraud. He...
Man, woman steal toilet from house in Hamilton area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police responded to a burglary on July 9 in the Hamilton area. Officers made the scene around 5 a.m. on Pillow Street. Surveillance showed a man and woman stealing a toilet from a home. Officers say they uninstalled the toliet. No arrests have been made.
Monday is Mississippi’s worst night for sleep: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking to get some shuteye in Mississippi, a recent sleep study shows that Monday is the worst night to sleep statewide. Medical professionals often warn that heat and humidity negatively impact sleep cycles and often cause low-quality rest. Early Bird, part of bedding brand Amerisleep, analyzed decades of weather data […]
Man sentenced to 20 years after woman killed in DUI crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI-related crash in DeSoto County last year that left a woman dead. According to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office, Baudilio Benedicto Perez Lopez, a 26-year-old from Guatemala in the country illegally, was sentenced on Monday for his role in a […]
New court date set for Herrington trial; Jurors will be brought in from outside county
Hearing to seal case files set for Thursday The man accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee in 2022, Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., received a new trial date Monday and he will face jurors from outside of Lafayette County. Herrington was arrested on July 22, 2022, and charged with Lee’s murder. He was indicted on […] The post New court date set for Herrington trial; Jurors will be brought in from outside county appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Motion filed to seal case involving death of Ole Miss student Jay Lee
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys requested a judge seal future court filings in an Oxford capital murder case. Timothy Herrington Jr. is awaiting trial in the death of former Ole Miss student Jimmie Jay Lee. Attorneys for both sides claim that closing the case to public...
London police searching for suspect wanted out of Tennessee
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities in Madison County are searching for a man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender in Tennessee. Warrants are on file for 47-year-old Loren Janosky who had been living in the London area. Police said Janosky was pursued in a vehicle chase...
Contestants arrive for Miss Tennessee Volunteer week
JACKSON, Tenn. — This is the time to meet all 36 contestants competing for the title of Miss Tennessee Volunteer. During competition, the participants are judged in four categories: fitness, interview, evening gown, and talent. “I was just crowned, well, yesterday, and just being able to see everyone and...
Tennessee announces hiring of Kristen Golightly
Tennessee announced the hiring of assistant women’s golf coach Kristen Golightly. “I am thrilled to add Kristen to our staff this season,” Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu said. “Her personality, work ethic, and determination are going to be huge for our program. “She has excelled in working...
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