Tax filing deadline approaches with extension options for some
With April 15 just days away, tax season is in full swing across the region.
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Local schools prepare students for state testing
Local schools are preparing students for upcoming state testing, with educators focusing on strategies to reduce test anxiety and help students perform their best.
Jackson Perkins ranks third nationally in fundraiser for terminally ill children
A Jackson restaurant is working to put the city on the map by helping terminally ill children and their families.
Officials urge prevention as dry fuel and wind create dangerous conditions
The dry climate across the region may pose an increased wildfire risk and officials say it doesn't take much.
Jackson police investigate shooting at North Highland Avenue gas station
The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a gas station on North Highland Avenue.
BBB: Scam texts target Tennessee drivers with fake traffic ticket demands
Scam texts claiming drivers owe money for traffic tickets are circulating in Tennessee, officials warn.
Early voting for May 5 Primary Election for Madison County begins April 15
Citizens in Madison County are encouraged to utilize the early voting period for the May 5 Primary Election to select party nominees for county offices.
Rodney Wright seeks Republican nomination for Gibson County Sheriff
Rodney Wright has announced his bid for Gibson County Sheriff in a letter recently shared with the public.
Crockett County property owner receives state cease and desist over alleged nuisance
District Attorney General Frederick Agee's office has issued a cease and desist letter to the owner of a property in Crockett County, alleging the site constitutes a public nuisance.
‘Maybe it was me’: Woman charged decades after baby ‘Rebecca’ was found dead on college campus in 1981
A woman in North Dakota was charged with murder decades after her newborn was found dead on a college campus in 1981, according to authorities.
Passenger waiting in car in Walmart parking lot killed when suspect allegedly stole vehicle, crashed it
A mother is searching for answers after her adult son was killed in a car theft and crash Saturday morning.
16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister on Carnival cruise ship
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.
AAA: Tennessee gas prices rise 3 cents
Gas prices across the state increased three cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.88 which is 64 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.16 more expensive than one year ago.
3-year-old fell to his death from apartment window when father stepped out for a cigarette, police say
A 3-year-old boy died after he fell out of a third-floor apartment window while his father stepped outside to smoke a cigarette, police said.
What to know about Trump’s tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns
As the tax-filing deadline nears, millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime wages available for the first time under a wide-ranging tax law enacted by President Donald Trump.
