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Library adds new items to shelves for community projects, education

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has added new items to their collection, including a journal project, learning kits, and book bundles. According to a news release, the journaling program, called Pages of Madison County, includes 40 journals for…

UT mural comes to Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee will add some color to counties across the state. This new piece of art will remind Tennesseans that UT is everywhere you look. "The…

Dyersburg officer injured while attempting to arrest fugitive

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg police officer was injured Monday while attempting to arrest a fugitive from Illinois. According to a news release, the officer, who is not being identified, responded to a report of a theft near Sellars Drive.…

Woman sentenced to 25 years in ex-husband's shooting death

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman accused of fatally shooting her ex-husband has been sentenced to serve 25 years. Bradi Baker, 61, was convicted of the second-degree murder of her ex-husband Geoffrey Brunkhorst at a home off Hollywood Drive. Investigators say…

Man charged in murder-for-hire plot sentenced to 10 years

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Murfreesboro man charged in a murder-for-hire plot in West Tennessee has been sentenced. Stephen Taylor pleaded guilty to a charge of solicitation to commit first-degree murder on September 4, four days before his trial was scheduled…

Youth Town names new executive director, new COO

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Youth Town of Tennessee announced Tuesday a new executive director and CEO has been hired. According to a news release, Dr. Joe V. Fote was hired after a nationwide search was conducted through and outside recruiting firm.…

LIFELINE: 'Blood supply is dangerously low'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is seeking blood donations as the blood supply across the country has become "dangerously low" due to decreased donations during the pandemic. "We desperately need the public to respond now by coming to the…

West Tennessee assistant district attorney indicted

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An assistant district attorney for the 24th Judicial District is facing charges following allegations that he was wrongfully paid more than $22,000. According to the Tennessee Comptroller's office, Thomas Tansil Jr. was an assistant district attorney covering…

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