DECATURVILLE, Tenn. — A Parsons man has been convicted after being charged with aggravated sexual battery of a child. The announcement came late Thursday night from the Office of the District Attorney General Matthew F. Stowe. Brendan Nathan Morgan was convicted of aggravated sexual battery of a minor child under the age of 13, according to the release. The release…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school, shot two students and a custodian and then was disarmed by a teacher. Officials said at a news conference Thursday that the three victims are expected to survive their injuries. Jefferson County Sheriff Steve Anderson says the girl pulled a handgun from her…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have adjourned their annual legislative session, signing off on a $42.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming year. The budget includes a one-week sales tax holiday on restaurants, bars and groceries, an infusion of cash into capital maintenance and improvements, and a big paydown into the state’s retirement system. The GOP-controlled General Assembly also…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A line of storms with high winds raked across West Tennessee Thursday afternoon. The damage left behind included downed trees on power lines and roofs, resulting in numerous power outages across multiple utility providers. One man in the Three Way area came home to a massive tree that had fallen on power lines in his neighborhood, leaving…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The STAR Center’s fifth annual Dancing With the Stars took place Thursday night at Jackson Fairgrounds Park. There was delicious foods, and a tent where people could donate. Organizers postponed last year’s show due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to raise $300,000. And the dancers alone raised $28,000 before the event even started. Manager of Marketing…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local organization is coming together for a National Day of Prayer. The Jackson Area Ministerial Association hosted its National Day of Prayer program in front of the Madison County Courthouse in downtown Jackson Thursday afternoon. JAMA member Henry Richardson says the community came together to pray for not only the city of Jackson, but the entire…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is aware of reports of damage county-wide due to storms this afternoon. Sheriff Brian Duke says the sheriff’s office, Henderson County Fire Department, and Henderson County Highway Department and the state highway department are working to clear fallen trees and power lines. Sheriff Duke says they are aware of widespread power…
UPDATE: GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Gibson Electric Membership Corporation released an update late Thursday night. The corporation says, as of 10 p.m., there are still 29 outage trouble spots. But adds that crews from from Southwest Tennessee Electric and Service Electric have restored service to all but 662 members. Gibson EMC says this storm hit just as they were recovering…
MILAN, Tenn. — The city of Milan came together for Thursday’s National Day of Prayer. Community leaders and pastors from several different churches of different denominations met at Milan City Hall. Together they prayed for our country, state and community. Each pastor took a turn praying for a specific part of the community. The event was also streamed on Facebook Live…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Generals are making major plans for the Ballpark at Jackson. The Generals announced plans to expand entertainment at the Ballpark for this summer and into next year. State Rep. Chris Todd says the additional entertainment options at the Ballpark will help give the community more opportunity for entertainment. “I think a lot of folks are…
