Bill proposes parental panels at libraries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rep. Andy Holt is pushing forward a new bill which he claims would prevent children from being exposed to what he calls "explicit materials" in libraries. "What we're endeavoring to do…
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Legislators gather to hear from West Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three times a year, the Jackson-Madison County Chamber of Commerce gives people an open invitation to speak with their legislators. "We get a lot of ideas from folks, ideas from…
Officials share the do's and don'ts of calling 911
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Calling 911 is something we hope we never have to do, but when an emergency happens that's the number we all go to. "If you have a medical…
Kentucky man pleads guilty in decade-long wire fraud scheme
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to allegations of wire fraud in U.S. District Court. Mark Whitaker, 49, allegedly concealed a scheme to defraud the federal E-Rate Program, a Federal Communications Commission program that distributes money to…
Selmer Head Start Center pre-registration opens Feb. 25
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Selmer Head Start Center will be holding pre-registration dates next week. Pre-registration for 3 and 4-year-old children will be held at the Selmer Head Start Center located at 705 Industrial Park Drive next Tuesday, Feb.…
TBI arrests Newbern man on weapon, drug charges
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- A Newbern man has been arrested on weapon and drug charges, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says 34-year-old Charles Powell was arrested on Thursday following a search of a home on the 600…
JMCSS school board wraps up superintendent interviews
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We've got to determine the best fit for our district. We've got a good district, we just want a better district," said Jackson-Madsion County School System board chairman Pete Johnson. This week the Jackson-Madison County School Board…
Second day of interviews begins in search for superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another round of interviews started Thursday as the search continues for a new superintendent for Jackson-Madison County Schools. School board members interviewed Chief Academic Officer of Jackson-Madison County Schools, Dr.…
Henderson Co. teenager attacked by dogs
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to a report, Gracie Campbell was attacked by a group of dogs on February 10. "This is an isolated incident. We believe all the dogs belong to one person.…
The Wacked Out Weiner comes to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business is opening it's doors in the Hub City. The Wacked Out Wiener serves all kinds of hot dogs, along with sides of loaded nachos and Frito pies.…
Comptroller's office discovers concerns in Decatur County after audit
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-- A county's audit raises concerns after certain findings. "When you see an audit report like this with so many findings related to the management of the county's finances, it…
TCAT McKenzie holds CTE Signing Day
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A large group of high school students prepared for their college signing day, but it wasn't for sports. "Today, we're having our Career and Technical Education Signing Day, the…
Suspect in custody after domestic-related shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a suspect is in custody after a domestic-related shooting Thursday afternoon. Jackson police say officers responded to Parkwood Apartments around 3 p.m. after a report of shots fired at the North Parkway apartment…
Camden doctor charged with TennCare fraud
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A Camden doctor is charged with TennCare fraud, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says Dr. Agustin Vitualla is accused of overprescribing controlled substances to patients. The release says 24th Judicial District Attorney Matthew…
Comptroller’s Office releases statement on Decatur Co. audit
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office confirmed "serious findings" Thursday after an audit of Decatur County. In a news release, the Comptroller's Office says the financial position of Decatur County General Hospital is unclear because there has not…
