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Regional basketball tournament coming to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A special basketball event is is coming to the Hub City for the first time. The Basketball Tournament, also known as TBT, along with Jackson city officials, made a special announcement. One…

Road collapses following Hardin County landslide

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Glendale Road in Hardin County has collapsed, and officials fear the damage isn't over. "The road is continuing to sink, and we don't know where the stopping point is…

Lawsuit filed by Madison Co. sheriff to go to trial

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Madison County filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit Sheriff John Mehr filed against them. "The motion to dismiss is denied," Judge Bill Acree said. That decision…

Prosecutors seek death penalty for escaped convict

RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) - State prosecutors will be seeking the death penalty in the trial of a Tennessee convict charged with killing a corrections administrator and escaping prison on a tractor. Lauderdale County district attorney Mark Davidson said Tuesday that…

UTM hosts gender reveal for baby goats

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin held an unusual gender reveal this week. Boy or girl? How about one of each. UTM welcomed a set of twin baby goats, and Chancellor Keith Carver took part in…

New Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses now on sale

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's time to purchase your new hunting and fishing license. The new 2020-21 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale. All current yearly hunting and fishing licenses expire February 29. You can now select to…

Woman accused of threats turns herself in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr reports that Megon Smith turned herself into the Madison County Criminal Justice Center at 4:40 Tuesday morning. The Madison County Sheriff's Office previously had requested help in locating Smith. An arrest warrant…

Impacts of preserving Woolworth’s stools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Earlier this month, the Old Country Store purchased items related to non-violent protests that took place in the Hub City during the struggle for Civil Rights. During the Civil…

Looking back on Madison Co. budget woes, lawsuit

MADISON CO., Tenn. -- The Madison County mayor and sheriff are set to meet in court Tuesday. The sheriff is suing the county for over $2 million, claiming they didn't give him enough…

Local fire department raises flags for Presidents' Day

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local fire department decorates their downtown in celebration of Presidents' Day. The Trenton Fire Department put up more than 50 flags for the holiday. Captain Corey Kesterson says every year firefighters are up around 7 a.m.…

UT Martin kicks off Civil Rights Conference

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Monday kicked off the 20th Civil Rights Conference at University Tennessee Martin. This year's theme is Ordinary Heroes: The Struggle for Human Rights, and UT Martin has a wide range…

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