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Local schools weigh in after state nixes TNReady testing vendor

JACKSON, Tenn.-- After making several calls Wednesday morning to school districts across West Tennessee, it is clear the Tennessee Department of Education wasn't so ready to administer the TNReady test across the state, causing the department to cut ties with the testing…

'Farm to Fork' event benefits school's ag program

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The West Tennessee Farmers Market and Coyote Blues are hosting a "Farm to Fork" benefit Thursday night to highlight local farmers and agriculture. The proceeds will go to Liberty Tech High School's agriculture program. Tickets will cost $60 and…

Royston plant to close after 50 years in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After more than 50 years, workers at an east Jackson plant will clock out Friday for the last time. The Royston plant is moving its operation to Atlanta, Georgia. The plant produces custom cabinets for business like Quick Trip…

Crash slows traffic on Highway 70 near airport

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers encountered a frightening scene after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon just outside Jackson. The wreck happened along Highway 70 near McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. According to officials…

Abandoned properties impact Hub City homeowners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly 50 buildings in the Hub City have been condemned since June 2015. That figure is only a fraction of the properties within the city limits sitting vacant today.…

Truck stop robbed at gunpoint, suspects on run

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies said they are searching for two suspects after a brazen armed robbery at a busy West Tennessee truck stop, Monday afternoon. The exit 66…

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