Chester County

Jackson Police announce arrests of suspects in multiple armed robberies

PRESS RELEASE FROM STEPHANIE GRAHAM, CIVILIAN PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department initiated an investigation into a series of convenience store robberies that started on December 6th, 2023. The suspects continued their criminal…

Trustees’ Scholarship at FHU offers students $17,500 annually

The following is a news release about Freed-Hardeman University: Henderson, Tennessee – (Dec. 14, 2023) – Designed to recognize and support exceptional students in their higher education pursuit, the Trustees’ Scholarship at Freed-Hardeman University provides up to $17,500 annually to…

21 indicted for trafficking fentanyl, meth, other drugs in West Tennessee

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE: 21 People Indicted for Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Other Drugs in Western Tennessee Jackson, TN – Twenty-one people in western Tennessee are facing federal charges for their involvement in…

Man in custody after running from law enforcement in Chester County

UPDATE: CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The US Marshals released an update on the arrest of a man who was wanted for multiple crimes, including attempted murder involving law enforcement officers. Read it here. EARLIER STORY: [blox_vms account="WBBJ" key="0169a6b5de2e727ffbf851e6cc264056b3f8e8ad" vtitle="FOLO TRACE…

Freed-Hardeman to offer tuition discounts to Chester Co. residents

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One local university is offering a big discount to residents. Starting in the fall of 2024, Freed-Hardeman University will offer an annual discount of up to $5,000 to Chester County residents who have graduated from Chester County…