Lane baseball falls short to Christian Brothers
JACKSON, Tenn. — Christian Brothers University baseball defeated Lane College 7-3. Categories: College, Sports
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Madison County Sheriff’s Department requests increase for next year’s budget
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Department spent a long afternoon discussing the funds required to meet their needs. The Madison County Commission’s budget committee met on Wednesday to start the budget process for their next fiscal year. The sheriff’s office is again requesting a significant increase. “It’s around 25 million. Lot’s of it has to do with…
Community leaders sign ‘Sexual Assault Awareness’ proclamation in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Community leaders came together in Brownsville to sign a Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation. The proclamation was created to let the community know leaders are standing behind and supporting the victims of sexual assault. The proclamation was signed by WRAP leaders, Brownsville Mayor William Rawls Jr., and Brownsville police officers. Sexual Assault Response Specialist Kayln Boyd says…
Martin police investigating shooting on North Lindell Street
MARTIN, Tenn. — Martin police are investigating a shooting that lead to one woman being injured. In a news release, police say that officers responded to the 200 block of North Lindell Street around 4 p.m. over a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officers found that three women had been in a physical altercation, and led to shots being fire, the…
Madison Co. Fire Department participating in Front Porch Fire Prevention campaign
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Fire Department will join the city of Jackson Fire Department in participating in a statewide “Front Porch Fire Prevention” campaign canvas on Saturday. The canvas is sponsored by the State Fire Marshal’s office and includes partnerships with 92 departments across the state. The Madison County Fire Department will be distributing packets of educational…
Man accused of Crockett County homicide has violent history
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest in a Saturday night shooting in Crockett County. The agency announced 40-year old Kenny Evans, of Alamo, has been arrested and charged with one count first-degree murder and one count possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Evans is accused of killing Maury City resident Ashley…
Coalition calls on Gov. Lee to increase school funding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Public Education Coalition responded to Gov. Bill Lee’s budget proposal Wednesday. The group consists of school leaders, educators and others involved in public policy. They held a public meeting, calling on the governor to increase school funding. The coalition claims Tennessee’s education funding is one of the worst in the nation, and that the governor’s…
Drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event in Gibson Co. on Saturday
TRENTON, Tenn. — A drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event is scheduled for this weekend in Gibson County. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Gibson County Fairgrounds. The vaccinations are free, and no appointment is necessary. Vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis at 1242 Manufacturers Row in Trenton. Only…
With silhouettes, ribbons, Lambuth steps up to end violence against women
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local college is stepping up to stop violence against women. “The more we spread the message and the more we become apart of that change, the more likely that change is going to happen. But it really starts on a community level and for us it’s really starting on campus with those that we interact with…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,208 new cases, 827,579 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, April 14. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click to enlarge For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee, click here.
