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UTM rodeo student, coach dies at 23

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced the death of one of its students. Friday, the athletics department announced 23-year-old Ashley Brooks, a graduate student and rodeo team coach,…

Tree of warmth helps the cold

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local theater leaders are helping those out in the cold through a tree of warmth. This Christmas tree in front of the Ned has hats, gloves and scarves hanging as…

Roads, highways close due to construction

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers need to be aware of major road closures of busy roads and highways that may impact your holiday shopping this weekend. Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6…

State park shows off magnificent light display

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A well-known state park lights up with holiday spirit. Colorful displays covered much of Chickasaw State Park for their annual park lighting. "It's really fun to do. Each year, you'll talk to someone who has seen…

Celebrity visits local college for meet and greet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members met a celebrity at a local college Friday. Radio personality and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley was at Jackson State Community College Friday morning, meeting and greeting everyone from…

New business opens up in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business has opened up in Jackson. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday at the new Hill Law on North Highland Avenue. The Jackson Chamber joined Tamara Hill, owner of Hill Law, for the ceremony.…

Jackson police seek public assistance in shoplifting investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a shoplifting at Walmart on South Highland Avenue. Police say the incident happened November 13. Surveillance video shows a woman…

Liberty football coach, teacher resigns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has confirmed Liberty Technology Magnet High School teacher and football coach Orentheus Taylor has resigned. The district says Taylor has worked in the school system for two and a half years, and…

Missing Haywood County woman found alive in Mississippi

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Investigators in Haywood County have confirmed a woman reported missing this week has been found in Mississippi. Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett confirmed 92-year-old Mary Lou Philpot was found alive Friday morning. No other details on where…

JMCSS board members debate hot topics during December meeting

JACKSON, Tenn.--A school board member questioned unknown expenditures in a school board amendment. The Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting lasted almost three hours Thursday night. Board members debated on issues relevant to…

County Commission meeting has big announcements

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were a few big announcements from the Madison County Commission agenda review meeting. The first big line of conversation was with Sheriff John Mehr, who is asking for…

Local company helps town get free Wi-Fi

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --A company is helping parks and businesses in one county get connected. 1Tennessee, a broadband company in Humboldt, installed a new Wi-Fi antenna at Milano's Pizza in downtown Humboldt. To connect to…

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