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Trump fires TVA chair, cites hiring of foreign workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority, criticizing the federally owned corporation for hiring foreign workers. Trump said Monday at the White House that he was formally removing chair Skip Thompson and…

48 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 1,235 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 48 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 1,235. The health department says the newest cases include nine inmates at…

Crockett County woman facing drug charges after TBI investigation

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County woman is in custody after an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, the investigation into Amber Cocker, 29, began in July…

Henry County issues mask mandate, effective Wednesday

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer announced Monday that a mask mandate will go into effect on Wednesday. According to a news release, the recommendation was made by local health officials and has the support of the…

Gov. Lee calls special session of General Assembly

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has called for a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to meet on Monday, August 10 to address COVID-19. According to a news release, Gov. Lee has asked for the meeting to address…

4 indicted in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four people have been indicted in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's office. The release says a federal grand jury returned the three-count indictment on Thursday, July 30, charging Jason…

Dyersburg police seek information on two Sunday shootings

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that occurred two hours apart, according to a news release. The release states at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, officers responded to a weapons complaint at…

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