Holly Bobo Case: New developments, key witness admits to lying at trial
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- New details in the Holly Bobo case arise as a key witness confesses to lying on the stand. Zachary Adams (left), Holly Bobo (Center), Jason…
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Gov. Bill Lee gets student-led tour of programs at Jackson State
JACKSON, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee visited Jackson State Community College on Tuesday, where he toured different labs such as robotics, capstone, and many more programs. For the last 10 years, Jackson State…
City council votes on license plate reader tech, other items
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson City Council met Tuesday morning for their February meeting. It was a fairly quick city council meeting that began with the council voting on a budget amendment for various…
2nd of pair wanted in teen's death captured in Kentucky
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- US Marshals say the second of two men wanted in connection to the death of a teen in Dyersburg has been captured in another state. Marshals say that 19-year-old Jeremiah Davis, of Humboldt, was captured in Mayfield,…
Girl Scouts partner with Nobody Trashes Tennessee on New Patch Program
The following is a news release from Girl Scouts Heart of the South: MEMPHIS/JACKSON, TN – Feb. 6, 2024 – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign has expanded its Youth Group patch program to include Girl Scouts Heart of the…
Governor addresses State of State; local legislators react
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee gave the State of the State Address on Monday. “As we enter our sixth year of working together, the state of our state is strong,…
Union University holds 'Topping Out' ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local university held a special ceremony on Monday. Union University held their topping-out ceremony at the Carl Grant Event Center. This ceremony was held to celebrate a milestone…
JMCSS Board convenes for meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. – School board members met Monday for a board meeting. Mayors AJ Massey and Scott Conger presented the board with gift baskets to show their appreciation to the board members. As…
Olympic break-dancer to speak at UTM Civil Rights Conference
The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – Carmarry “Pep-C” Hall, a professional break-dancer who is a member of the first U.S. Olympic break team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris,…
Jackson physician Dr. John Sparrow dies at 67
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Exceptional, funny, and kind were just a few words that were used to describe a great man. Dr. John Sparrow, a physician in plastic and reconstructive surgery, passed away at…
Public invited to parks department master plan meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Recreation and Parks Department extends an invitation to the public to participate in their upcoming master plan meeting. This gathering provides an opportunity for community members to express their opinions regarding the attractions they would…
Northwest Correctional Complex to host rapid hiring event
The following is a news release from Tennessee Department of Correction: Tiptonville, Tenn. – The Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) will hold multiple rapid hiring events on February 13-14, 2024. Attendees will have an opportunity to be interviewed on the spot…
The Jackson Clinic announces new nephrology physician
(Jackson, TN) Dr. Siddique Akbar joins The Jackson Clinic in the Nephrology department. He joins the Clinic with 12 years of training and five years of medical experience across the world. Dr. Akbar received his medical degrees from Khyber Medical…
Adamsville Police investigate 'self-inflicted' pedestrian incident
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Investigators from the Adamsville Police Department wrap up a preliminary investigation on what they call a "pedestrian self-inflicted injury accident." The accident refers to a pedestrian that was hit by a motor vehicle on Highway 22 Sunday…
UT Martin students find a way to help cancer patients
MARTIN, Tenn.--- Every year, February 4th is World Cancer Day. Today is a day to raise cancer awareness and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. The Student Nurses Association sponsored…
