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TBI: Man charged following six-year joint investigation

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.-- A Fayette County man has been charged in a 2015 murder. A joint investigation by special agents with the TBI, Hardeman County Sheriff's Office, and Fayette County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the arrest of  28-year-old Michael…

Multiplying Good: Dusty King

It's time for Multiplying Good. It's an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Dusty King is a woman with…

Police investigating shooting at South Highland Lowe's

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a shooting that happened at the Lowe's on South Highland. The Jackson Police Department says the shooting occurred around 1:30 p.m., and started as a verbal fight between two people in the Long…

South Gibson County Elementary raises over $8,000

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school got creative for a good cause. South Gibson County Elementary raised over $8,000 for Relay for Life. Teacher Paula Tate says her and her team found several ways to raise money, including…

TNStars offers $5,000 scholarship for future college student

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Tennessee program is aiming to help one child with their college savings. TNStars says it will be giving one child a $5,000 scholarship for their TNStars account. A child younger than 10 can be entered by…

Don't be a victim of scams this holiday season

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI Memphis Field Office is wanting to help you avoid scams this holiday season. The Field Office says you can avoid being a victim by: Practicing cyber security hygiene by not clicking on suspicious links, and…

SCORE releases 2022 State of Education in Tennessee report

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The State Collaborative on Reforming Education released their 12th annual report, bringing new priorities and policies to light. "SCORE believes Tennessee should build on this foundation to act with purpose, to…

Local company brings shopping experience to kids

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company brought the shopping mall to the kids on Wednesday. The Bank of Jackson brought over 200 coats for students at Washington Douglas Headstart. The drive happens every…

State announces pay increase for new correctional officers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's leaders say they are raising the pay for new correctional officers. A news release from the Governor's Office says effective Thursday, there will be a competitive 37% salary increase for new Tennessee Department of Correction correctional…

Woman sentenced to life in jail after death of grandchild

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A grandmother of two children found malnourished has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison. A news release says that a jury convicted Priscilla Ann Barnett, 57, of first-degree murder, murder during the perpetration of…

1 death, 83 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death and another 83 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says a 80-year-old woman died on Dec. 10 due to complications from COVID-19. The total…

City of Selmer swears in first female mayor

SELMER, Tenn. -- The City of Selmer officially swore in their first female mayor, Sherry Inman. Inman says she is ready to start this new challenge and she has a lot of vision and dreams for the city. She…

New leaders over Ballpark shares plans for entertainment

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger confirmed during a Facebook Live on Wednesday that the lease is now only $50,000 a year instead of the proposed $70,000. The term is for eight years instead of 10. You can find…

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