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Environmental law group sues TVA over gas pipeline documents

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southern Environmental Law Center is suing the nation’s largest public utility for failing to disclose full contracts related to proposed natural gas pipelines. The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to shutter its remaining coal-fired power plants…

TBI: Man indicted in 2021 murder

SOMERVILLE, Tenn.--A man has been indicted in a recent murder. In November of 2021, special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Somerville Police Department and other agencies investigated a fatal shooting in the 300 block of West Market…

Lexington play with goal of bringing arts back to West Tennessee

LEXINGTON, Tenn.--A local high school is bringing theatre back to Lexington. Lexington High School's Beta Club is performing a rendition of "The Little Shop of Horrors." Performers in the play say they want to bring arts back to West Tennessee…

JMCSS official discusses Monday morning bomb threats

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bomb threat was reported at three Jackson-Madison County Schools Monday morning. At 7:30 a.m., a school resource officer with the Madison County Sheriff's Office was notified via social media of possible explosive devices located inside of…

JPD: Gun fired inside pants of juvenile in the mall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a juvenile accidentally fired a gun in his pants at the Old Hickory Mall. The department says that around 10:45 a.m., it received a call of shots being fired inside the mall.…

Deadline to register for May elections closing in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming elections is closing in. For Madison County residents to be able to vote in the state and county primaries, the deadline to register is Monday, April 4, according…

Sheriff's department says person impersonated police officer

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Department is asking the community to contact them about a person impersonating a police officer. The department says a black GMC had a blue light in the front windshield and made a…

Jackson Symphony to end concert season with 'Imagine'

JACKSON, Tenn.. -- The Jackson Symphony is welcoming another special performance. The Symphony will hold their last concert of the season Saturday, April 2 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. "Imagine" is a tribute…

USJ to host 'Dearly Beloved' in April

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is putting on its production of "Dearly Beloved." Showtimes are April 8 at 7 p.m., April 10 at 2 p.m., and April 11 at 7 p.m. It will be held at the…

UT Martin to host 'Mitosis' in April

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university is set to perform "Mitosis" in April. The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts Dance Ensemble will be…

JMCSS: 3 schools respond to report of potential threat

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Jackson-Madison County Schools were forced to enter safety protocols Monday morning. The school system says North Side High School, Liberty Technology Magnet High School, and Northeast Middle School all entered safety protocols due to a potential…

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