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Decatur County man sentenced to 8 years for fatal boating incident on Tennessee River
A resident of Decatur County has pled guilty to one count of vehicular homicide by intoxication stemming from a boating incident on the Tennessee River that resulted in one death.
Firehouse Subs Foundation offering $5,000 scholarships for future first responders
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, awarding $5,000 to 15 students pursuing careers as first responders.
Electrical fire destroys Madison County home; family of four escapes
An electrical fire broke out early Tuesday morning resulting in a devastating loss.
Tennessee bill would require public schools to teach the Bible
A proposed state bill introduced earlier this year would require public schools across Tennessee to teach the Bible in a literary or historical context.
Jackson City Council: Great Wolf Lodge update, Chick-fil-A road improvements, street renaming
The Jackson City Council met Tuesday for its regular monthly meeting, addressing road improvements near a new Chick-fil-A, an amended contract tied to the Great Wolf Lodge project, a street renaming and salary votes.
5 charged in Henry County drug bust
Five individuals were charged following a drug bust in McKenzie on February 26.
Jackson-Madison County Library to reclassify dozens of books after board meeting
The Jackson-Madison County Library Board met Feb. 25 to address several book reconsideration forms the library received, with library director Dinah Harris presenting findings and asking the board to consider a new parental permission policy.
Large police presence seen at Hollywood 16 Cinema in Jackson
Jackson police, and other first responders, are currently on scene at the Hollywood 16 Cinema located at 575 Vann Dr. Certain areas have been blocked off.
Lexington High School teacher arrested after alleged altercation with student
A Lexington High School teacher was recently arrested and placed on administrative leave after an alleged assault against a student, according to a booking report from the Henderson County Sheriff Department.
Jackson police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Schuyler Taylor
The Jackson Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of Schuyler Taylor, which occurred in early January.
Daycare employee charged with assault following child abuse investigation
An employee at an Obion County daycare is behind bars following reports of a child abuse incident.
Madison County Fire responds to residential fire on Ashport
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - The Madison County Fire Department responded to an early morning fire on Tuesday, March 3. According to Madison County Fire, a 911 call came in at approximately 5:30 a.m. regarding a residential fire. The house was…
U.S. Army veteran offers insight on Operation: 'Epic Fury'
Veteran offers insight into Operation: 'Epic Fury'
