LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. --Wednesday afternoon, Curtis Watson made his first appearance at the Lauderdale County Justice Center for his arraignment. Watson is accused of killing Tennessee Department of Correction administrator Debra Johnson on August…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- At the end of every school year, Jackson-Madison County students take assessment exams. This year's report shows several improvements made in math, English and language arts. Jackson-Madison County Interim Superintendent Ray…
Golden Years Adult Daycare on Carriage House Drive in North Jackson is where senior citizens can do activities that help with mobility, cognitive, and speaking skills, but it isn't a nursing home. "This is a place…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Alamo police have confirmed the Crockett County property assessor was arrested Wednesday and charged with assault. Police say officers with the Alamo Police Department and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-- A man who said he wouldn't be taken alive is now in custody. Billie Joe Cruse is well-known to the Benton County Sheriff. "One of my officers found him and another…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were a wide range of excuses at Wednesday's Beer Board meeting explaining how alcohol was sold to minors. The owner of Southside Express Valero says it was his wife…
JACKSON, Tenn. - It was at Superior Health and Wellness Clinic in South Jackson where Dr. Charles Alston was the supervising physician for nurse practitioner Britney Petway. Petway is alleged to have issued…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says the 2018-2019 TN Ready test scores show continued progress for the second year. In a news release Wednesday, district leaders say JMCSS improved in the majority of grades and subjects. The…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three Weakley County schools have received "Reward" status after district scores were released Tuesday. The district announced the status, as well as the district's recognition as an "advancing system," Wednesday in a news release. The Tennessee…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Fire Department is investigating after a fire at a radio station Tuesday night. Officials say the fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. on Lonesome Pine Road near Harbert Hills Academy. The fire started…
UPDATE: Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd confirmed that Billie Joe Cruse was taken into custody at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Cruse was taken to the hospital afterwards. Byrd credits the Henry County bloodhounds with helping in the search. EARLIER STORY:…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- In April, a dozen medical professionals were indicted on various drug conspiracy charges. On Wednesday morning, local nurse practitioner Britney Petway, her supervising physician Dr. Charles Alston and Dr. Andrew…
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-- Deputy Comptroller Jason Mumpower said the property tax in Henderson county is inaccurate, 40 percent of the records are incorrect, which is why the county called for the property assessment. Tuesday evening, Mumpower presented information from the assessment…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Congressman David Kustoff hosted an industry roundabout in Jackson Tuesday. At the Co, Kustoff met industry leaders from Jackson and Madison County. They discussed the state of the economy and the positive…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Exchange Club heard a presentation on an important topic for everyone. Jackson Police Department Capt. Jeff Shepard spoke to club members at their lunch meeting about suicide. According to Tennessee…
