Eliza Fletcher abduction: Suspect charged in jogger's murder spent 20 years in prison for kidnapping attorney
The man charged with kidnapping and murdering Eliza Fletcher, the Tennessee kindergarten teacher who was forced into a car while jogging last week, spent 20 years behind bars for a previous kidnapping. During his sentencing, the victim in the previous abduction said, "It is quite likely that I would have been killed had I not escaped."
Eliza Fletcher abduction: Body found near area of crime scene investigation
Authorities say they have found a "deceased party" near where Eliza Fletcher was abducted while jogging in Memphis last week.
Eliza Fletcher abduction: Memphis judge sets bond for man charged in relation to kidnapping
Suspect Cleotha Abston's bond was set at $500,000. He is being charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering.
Eliza Fletcher abduction: Suspect allegedly cleaned 'vehicle of interest' prior to arrest, police say
An affidavit states the suspect, Cleotha Abston, allegedly cleaned the interior of a 'vehicle of interest' in Eliza Fletcher's kidnapping.
Eliza Fletcher missing: Cleotha Abston charged with kidnapping in connection to case, Memphis police say
Cleotha Abston was charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence.
3 kids kidnapped after good Samaritan stopped to help suspect in car crash
A good Samaritan saw the crash and had stopped to help when the man who’d been in the crash suddenly jumped into his car and took off — with three kids inside.
Who is Eliza Fletcher? Memphis teacher abducted during morning jog
Tennessee teacher Eliza Fletcher was abducted during her morning jog near the University of Memphis Friday.
Tennessee woman abducted, forced into SUV while running in Memphis, police say
Anyone with information related to Eliza Fletcher's abduction is asked to call Memphis police at 901-528-CASH.
Couple gifted with honeymoon to Italy by Olive Garden following viral engagement photo shoot
“Neither of us have been to Europe but it has always been a dream to go,” the bride-to-be said.
7-year-old girl paralyzed in swimming accident: ‘We believe God’s healing her’
Sarah Faulkner found out she would never walk again, but she has forgiven the teenager who caused the accident.
Couple accused of burglarizing church, playing piano on 1st date
Police said the two said they met on a dating app and admitted they broke into the church because they knew it would have pianos.
Tennessee woman charged with inmate's murder after alleged meth-laced kiss
A jailhouse kiss left an inmate dead and his apparent girlfriend facing serious criminal charges, officials in Tennessee say.
Nashville's Fisk University introduces first HBCU women's gymnastics team: 'Great energy'
College gymnast shared excitement about new chances for success.
Developer digs up human remains near Nashville Civil War fort
A developer has unearthed human remains that could be two centuries old while digging to lay the foundation of a new Nashville project not far from a Civil War fort and cemetery.
Police: Woman steals good Samaritan's SUV, crashes it with children inside
Officers said the woman originally damaged her car after hitting a curb and needed help.
Watch: Officer escorts elderly woman walking along busy highway to hair salon
The 84-year-old woman had taken a nearly 45-minute bus ride and was about to walk another mile to get to her destination before Officer Lance Hofmeister offered to take her the rest of the way.
Puppy rescued by firefighters after its head gets stuck in wheel
"This definitely gets filed in the puppies do the darndest things category," the Tennessee fire department said in a social media post.
'Elvis' actress Shonka Dukureh, 44, found dead in her Nashville apartment
"Elvis" actress Shonka Dukureh shared the apartment with her two young children. Police said there were no signs of foul play.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
It's so hot in Tennessee that the birds are panting like dogs
How hot is it in the South? It's so hot that the birds are panting.