April 13, 2024 Tennessee man accused in Eliza Fletcher slaying convicted in 2021 rape of different woman A Memphis jury found Cleotha Abston, 40, guilty of raping and kidnapping a woman in September 2021 – a year prior than when he allegedly kidnapped and killed Eliza Fletcher.
April 12, 2024 WATCH: Tennessee good Samaritans rescue woman trapped inside overturned car near Nashville Video shows a group of good Samaritans rushing to a woman's aid in Hermitage and rescuing her after becoming trapped inside her vehicle following an crash.
April 12, 2024 Tennessee lawmakers pass bill criminalizing adults who help minors get transgender procedures Tennessee lawmakers in the state's Senate on Thursday passed a bill on a 25-4 vote that would make it a felony for adults to aid minors in seeking gender transition procedures.
April 12, 2024 Memphis officer, 18-year-old suspect killed in early-morning gunfire exchange Memphis police officer Joseph McKinney was killed, alongside an 18-year-old suspect, following an exchange of gunfire on Friday. Two other officers and one other suspect were injured.
April 12, 2024 Memphis police officer killed during shootout with teens, one of whom was recently released A Memphis police officer was shot dead during a shootout with two suspects early Friday. Two other police officers were also injured, as was a second suspect.
April 11, 2024 Infamous white Ford Bronco in OJ Simpson chase sits in Tennessee crime museum: 'Iconic piece of history' The Ford Bronco seen around the world during a police chase involving then-murder suspect O.J. Simpson is now housed in a Tennessee museum.
April 10, 2024 Tennessee Senate clears bill making it illegal to assist minors seeking abortions The Republican-controlled Tennessee Senate on Wednesday passed legislation outlawing assistance to minors seeking abortions without parental consent.
April 10, 2024 Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.
April 10, 2024 Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns at school 1 year after deadly Nashville shooting Tennessee Republicans in the state Senate passed a bill allowing teachers and faculty members that meet certain requirements to carry a handgun on school grounds.
April 9, 2024 Public school students in this state could soon be required to take gun safety courses The Tennessee state legislature passed a bill that would require public schools to teach "age-appropriate and grade-appropriate" gun safety courses to students.