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Investigators: Madison County Deputy Attacked by Inmate

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A Madison County correctional officer has been released from the hospital after being attacked by an inmate late Tuesday morning. The attack happened at the Criminal Justice Complex just after noon. Investigators…

Haslam Visits West TN, Talks Common Core Standards

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn.- Governor Bill Haslam made a visit to Lexington, Tuesday where he talked about what he calls "misconceptions" about Common Core education standards. The governor was at Lexington Middle School in Henderson County…

Commissioners Passed on Interim Sheriff Votes for a Reason

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Commissioner Larry Lowrance is one of five commissioners who passed in both votes for interim sheriff. "I want to have a quick decision, but I want it to be the…

Another Deadline in Upcoming Woolfork Trial

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Tuesday marks the last day for motions to be filed in the May 27 trial for former Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork. We checked with the court clerk, who said nothing…

AAA Predicts a Strong Travel Season in 2014

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- AAA expects 2014 to be a strong year for travel. 82 percent of Tennessee, Florida and Georgia residents plan to take at least one trip this year. Local experts say the…

How County Commissioners Voted for Interim Sheriff

Vote to vote for either Sammy Britt or Tommy Cunningham as interim Sheriff Britt - 9 Cunningham - 11 Pass - 5 For Britt --Jerry Bastin, Gary Deaton, Ann Harrell, Arthur Johnson, Mark Johnstone, Joe Roland, Billy Spain, Bill Walls,…

Former Pastor to Teacher Accused of Statutory Rape Speaks Out

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- For the first time the man who says he baptized and pastored Randy Hart, talks about the math teacher's charges. Hart is charged with aggravated statutory rape and solicitation of…

More Industrial Waste Could Be Allowed in Hatchie River

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn- Jack French said it's a family tradition to take his grandsons fishing; but with the threat of more industrial sewage allowed in the Hatchie River that could change. "We spend a lot…

Haslam pushing Common Core standards

This video is no longer available. LUCAS L. JOHNSON II Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says he hopes to dismiss misconceptions about Common Core education standards that are receiving push back from a bipartisan group of…

Former Councilwoman Found Guilty of Voter Fraud Again

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Former Bolivar councilwoman Brenda Woods was found guilty for three counts of procuring an illegal vote, Tuesday afternoon. Woods was convicted in 2009 of voter fraud when she was accused…

Weakley County Pair Arrested Twice in One Week

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY, COUNTY, Tenn. -- For the second time in a week, two Weakley County men were arrested on a variety of charges following a traffic stop. On Tuesday, investigators learned that Daniel Sweatt, 33,…

Fire Officals Say Early Morning Fire is Arson

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- An early morning fire damaged a home on Hillcrest Circle, Tuesday. Fire fighters responded to the fire at 1:40 a.m. Deputy Chief David Dillingham is calling the fire an arson. No…

Scotts Hill Teacher, Preacher Arraigned Tuesday

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. - The Scotts Hill High School teacher charged with aggravated statutory rape and solicitation of a minor statutory rape made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. Randy Hart was arraigned in…

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