Public joins in superintendent search
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School officials and the community take the first step in the search for a new superintendent. "I love what I do, and I not only want the students at my…
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Union City Animal Control officer speaks out after puppies abandoned
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A local animal control officer is speaking out after three puppies are abandoned. "What it looked like is, someone just drove by and dropped them right by the entrance…
Hearing reveals details on two Jackson killings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Disturbing details of two killings in Jackson are revealed in a court hearing Thursday. Keenan Murphy, charged with fatally shooting two men and injuring two more in 10 days, appeared…
Business helps inmates work toward better future
MILAN, Tenn. -- A construction site is giving inmates a new lease on life. Cody Novem and Clarence Combs are both inmates and a part of the work program at the Gibson County…
Woman, dogs safe after house fire in Gadsden
GADSDEN, Tenn. -- Firefighters rushed to a Gadsden home Thursday afternoon after a fire started on Tinsley Road. The fire started around 1:30 p.m. at a home on the 900 block of Tinsley Road.…
Savannah police ID victim in suspicious death investigation
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have identified a woman found dead inside a Dunbar Street home Wednesday night. Police have confirmed they are investigating the death of Vicki Lynn Hopson, of Savannah. No additional details have been released at this…
Police investigate crash that slowed traffic on Highway 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a crash in south Jackson. Police say the crash happened near the intersection of Highway 18 and Malesus Road on Wednesday. Police say the crash caused significant traffic issues, with traffic being stopped…
Jackson Generals thankful for "Save Minor League Baseball Task Force"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Minor league baseball teams across the country are getting a boost they hope will help them make a home run. "We plan to be here in 2021; no one is going to tell us any different," said Jackson Generals…
Major renovations begin for Milan stadium
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan football fans are looking forward to a touchdown-worthy stadium. Construction crews started renovating Johnnie Hale Stadium around Thanksgiving. Rain delayed some of the work, but progress on the bleachers is well underway. Milan Director of Schools…
Shiloh National Park to hold public meeting on redesign
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is holding a meeting on a major redesign, and is inviting the public to attend. According to a news release, the park will be holding a public meeting to discuss the major redesign…
JSCC Star Tree helps students in financial need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is getting in the holiday spirit, including a special decoration just for students. The Star Tree has become a part of the Christmas tradition at Jackson State over the last three years, helping…
'Festival of Trees' supports Carl Perkins Center
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar businesses are getting into the Christmas spirit for the first Festival of Trees in Hardeman County. "You just come in, walk around and vote for your favorite tree," said director of…
Savannah police, TBI investigate suspicious death
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have confirmed they are investigating a suspicious death Wednesday. Police say the investigation in the 200 block of Dunbar Street is ongoing. Police say the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been requested to assist. Due…
Community celebrates first-time homebuyers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson families have a new home thanks to some organizations. "All I know is, I'm just going to love it. I've always wanted a house, and I finally got my blessing," said Daisy Robinson, who recently bought…
Jackson, Dyersburg to receive Department of Justice grants
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- West Tennessee will receive a portion of a nationwide award granted by the Department of Justice, according to a news release. The Western District of Tennessee will receive more than $5.5 million of a total $367 million…
