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The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s operational budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will commence in July 2025
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the decision was made during the Commission’s August meeting, held at the Tennessee Farm Bureau headquarters for the first time since May 2000. In addition to approving the budget, the Commission received an overview of a newly developed deer management...
Tennessee Mourns the Loss of Former TBI Director Mark Gwyn at 61
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is in mourning following the death of its former Director, Mark Gwyn, who passed away at the age of 61. According to statements provided by the TBI, Gwyn died at his home in the Nashville area, with early indications suggesting the cause was natural. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Gwyn's law enforcement career spanned over three decades, beginning in 1985 when he started as a police officer in McMinnville before joining the TBI in 1988.
Gibson County welcomes ‘Honey Beez Boutique and Farm Finds’
BRADFORD, Tenn. — For those who like to shop until they drop, one local community has opened up a new shopping center. Honey Beez Boutique and Farm Finds is a new shopping experience in Bradford. Their hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10...
Union City to host ‘Run the Rails’ race
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Lace up your sneakers, an annual race is returning to Obion County. The City of Union City and the Half Marathon Committee has announced that Union City will host ‘Run the Rails’ annually. The 2024 Run the Rails is a half marathon, 5K...
Privett, Strange, Foster, Lockhart score IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser wins at River Road Raceway
DYERSBURG, TN — Four racers scored IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering wins at River Road Raceway, while five others earned IHRA Summit SuperSeries points championships. Scottie Privett (Box), Chris Strange (No Box), Billy Foster Sr. (Street) and Maddox Lockhart (Junior Dragster) earned the prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies,...
Can You Help Solve Lake County Murder Cold Case?
Lake County, Tenn.–It’s been almost 24 years since Herman Gray was found dead at his Lake County home, and the case remains unsolved. On December 22, 2000, Gray, 81, was found murdered inside his home on Walnut Street in Tiptonville. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is revisiting this cold case homicide with the hope that someone has information that may help lead to an arrest.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $582 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, August 27 is now at an estimated $582 million. No player matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the August 23 drawing, and Tuesday’s drawing will be the 24th drawing in the current jackpot. The jackpot was last hit for the […]
Nissan Stadium offseason work paid through $42M publicly funded account
(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Titans continued to upgrade areas of the current Nissan Stadium heading into the NFL season, spending on everything from escalator repairs to electrical upgrades to stadium lighting and step repairs to a perimeter sidewalk. Those repairs are funded through public funds in the stadium Capital Fund, capped at $42 million in expenses starting when the amended lease agreement was signed to build a new stadium and ending when the current Nissan Stadium is no longer used and demolished. ...
Westview's Simpson looking to build off of record setting debut
MARTIN, TN -- For Westview freshman quarterback Graham Simpson, his high school debut last week was even better than he could have dreamed of. "I didn't think throwing seven touchdowns is what would happen in that game," Simpson said. "I dream of playing NFL ball, college ball, but just getting to that high school level was what I was waiting for."
Union City Fire Department Announces Fundraising Event for National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The Union City Fire Department is hosting two events to raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Fire Chief Karl Ullrich said the second annual charity golf tournament will be played on Saturday at Wynridge Golf Club in Troy. Entry for each team is $300. On September 7th, the...
Drugs agents seize meth, guns, stolen items in West TN
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Law enforcement officers from several agencies confiscated a quarter pound of methamphetamine, several weapons, and stolen property from a home in Tiptonville Tuesday afternoon. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force posted a picture of the drug seizure about two hours north of Memphis on its Facebook page. The drug task force said […]
Police continue to work hundreds of cases connected to rape kit backlog
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It took almost two years and a new mayor’s administration to finally get an update on pertinent evidence that sat in storage for decades and allowed the attackers to walk free. In 2010, WREG Investigators first told you about the evidence connected to 12,000 sexual assaults that police stuffed into storage for […]
Man accused of molesting female patient at Delta Specialty Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man has been charged with sexual battery after police say he fondled a Delta Specialty Hospital patient in the middle of the night. Neal Sowell, 64, was booked in the Shelby County Jail but has since been released on his own recognizance. The victim said she was sleeping in her bed […]
Shelby County Election Commission declines to put Memphis gun restriction resolutions on ballot
The Memphis City Council is set to consider its next legal move after the Shelby County Election Commission refused Tuesday to place gun restriction referendums on the November ballot. Acting on advice from Tennessee Elections Administrator Mark Goins, the commission opted against putting the questions to Memphis voters this fall, officials confirmed. Shelby County Elections […]
Man shot at while driving with wife, baby in car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man says he and his family were shot at while driving in Memphis over the weekend in what appears to have been a road rage incident. The man told police he was at Ridgeway and State Route 385 East when a white Audi started to merge into his lane, almost crashing […]
Memphis-based company to relocate headquarters from Oak Court Mall to Crosstown Concourse
A Memphis-based food manufacturing firm is relocating its corporate headquarters from a local mall to a popular mixed-use development in Midtown. Monogram Foods will be moving its corporate headquarters, also called its support center, from Oak Court Mall to Crosstown Concourse. Monogram Foods is scheduled to move into its new Crosstown space in...
Memphis man wanted on suspicion of murder arrested after falling through ceiling
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (TCN) -- A 20-year-old man wanted on suspicion of fatally shooting a man in April was captured after he fell through the ceiling while hiding from law enforcement. According to WREG-TV, on April 2, Memphis Police Department officers received a call about a fight near Hollywood Street and...
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