"Ban the box" bill gets push in Senate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A controversial piece of legislation aimed at giving Tennessee felons a second chance got a big push, Tuesday. Know as the "ban the box" bill, it would…
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Bobby Bowden speaks at Sacred Heart scholarship benefit
JACKSON, Tenn -- One of college football's most iconic head coaches made a stop in the Hub City Tuesday night as part of Sacred Heart's annual scholarship benefit. Bobby Bowden…
Middleton cruises past TCA, wins District 15-A tournament
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Middleton Tiger's boys basketball team beat Trinity Christian 76-67 to win the District 15-A Tournament and clinch a top seed in the Region 8-A tournament.
Dyer County seeks second-straight district championship
NEWBERN, Tenn -- Ten years ago the oldest players for the Dyer County Chactaws weren't even in middle school, but the school's basketball program was starting a tradition that's lasted…
Polls close Tuesday for early primary election voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 5,000 Madison County voters cast their ballots early in a presidential primary that's grabbing headlines. "I'm really happy and I feel good! I got…
Proposed bill could allow guns on state college campuses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Proposed legislation could have some faculty at state colleges armed with handguns. State Sen. Mike Bell is asking lawmakers to consider allowing all full-time staff and faculty…
Lifeline Blood Services screens potential donors for Zika virus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services in Jackson now screens donors for the Zika virus, a disease spreading across the world that could cause birth defects. The U.S. Food and…
Benton County debuts a triple threat against drugs
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Across the volunteer state the abuse of meth, prescription pills, and other drugs remains a growing problem. Here in West Tennessee, statistics show we have…
Police search for suspects in 'Pigeon Drop' scam
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An elaborate scam targeting a specific group of Jackson residents has police searching for two suspects. Officers said it is not a new scheme but that they are…
