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Mom, dad, son sent to prison for Tennessee health care fraud

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) -- Three family members have been sentenced to prison in Tennessee for defrauding federal health care programs of millions of dollars by selling back braces and power wheelchairs to people who did not need them in three…

Bridge demolition to shut down 45 Bypass at I-40 this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Traffic will be rerouted at Interstate 40 and the U.S. 45 Bypass as crews undertake a bridge demolition project. Starting at 3 a.m. Saturday, workers will close and detour I-40 eastbound and westbound onto ramps at Exit…

Brownsville aldermen vote to borrow $2 million

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville city leaders agreed to borrow millions of dollars Friday. Brownsville Mayor Bill Rawls cast the tie-breaking vote Friday at a special called meeting at City Hall.…

Milan residents savor last Food Truck Friday of the year

MILAN, Tenn. -- The last Food Truck Friday for this year in the city of Milan was this week. The event welcomed local food trucks of West Tennessee. Some residents of Milan were happy to have this event but sad…

2 charged in Gibson, Haywood drug, theft investigation

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men are now facing charges following an investigation by the West Tennessee Drug Task Force. According to a news release, investigators with the 28th Judicial District Drug…

JPD goes pink for breast cancer awareness

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is going pink for breast cancer awareness. The department has unveiled its newest addition to the department's vehicle fleet, a pink-themed patrol car designed to stimulate conversation within the community and to encourage public…

Sharon School evacuated due to smoke

SHARON, Tenn. -- A Weakley County school was temporarily evacuated Friday morning due to an air conditioning unit malfunction. According to a news release from Weakley County schools, fire officials responded just before 8 a.m. Friday to a call about…

Carroll Co. animal cruelty case goes to grand jury

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Carroll County grand jury will now hear a case against two suspects involved in a case of alleged animal cruelty involving more than 150 animals found on an Atwood property in April. In a news…

Ripley man convicted on federal gun charge

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Ripley man is convicted on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm after a jury trial in federal court. Jason Nixon, 36, was convicted after a two-day jury trial, according to a news release…

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