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A local special school district receives violations

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.--Ryanne Parker said her daughter who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been in the West Carroll County School District since kindergarten, but in the recent years Parker says her daughter’s report card…

Fall fashions on display at Fall Fling Fashion Show

JACKSON, Tenn.--Men and women strutted their stuff down the runway Wednesday. The Jackson Area AARP and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee partnered for a Fall Fling Fashion Show, featuring this season's hottest looks at…

Crockett County receives Three Star Grant

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.--"Our growth hasn't declined, but it hasn't significantly increased," Crockett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Charlie Moore said. Crockett County recently received a $50,000 Three-Star Grant from the state of Tennessee,…

Ripley man convicted on federal gun charge

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Ripley man charged in the death of a Lauderdale County woman has been convicted on federal charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant announced the verdict in a news…

Fire officials offer space heater safety tips

HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- Henderson County fire officials say this week the county experienced their first heater-related fire of the fall season. "On Sunday night into Monday, the electric heater actually came on…

UTM to host Miss UTM, Miss Soybean pageants in October

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The annual Miss University of Tennessee at Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held October 26 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The pageant is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The…

Missing Haywood County teen found safe

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A teenager reported missing in Haywood County back in September has been found safe, according to the Haywood County Sheriff's Office. Gregory Shelton, 16, was reported missing on September 17. They Haywood County Sheriff's Office and…

Sheriff's office warns residents of new scam

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr is warning residents about a new scam involving the sheriff's office. In a news release, the sheriff's office says scam calls appear to be coming from the Madison County Sheriff's Office phone…

Man killed in Luray shooting identified

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man killed Monday night in a shooting at a home in Luray has been identified. The Henderson County Sheriff's Office says Justin Blake Beecham died after he was shot at a home on the 5000…

Henderson County deputy injured during traffic stop

HENDERSON CO., Tenn.--Authorities say a Henderson County sheriff's deputy was involved in a crash Tuesday morning. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says the three-vehicle crash happened on Highway 22 near Parkers Crossroads, when Officer Dale Kaiser was writing a citation.…

Investigators confirm death following shooting in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Authorities say a person died after a shooting during a home invasion in Henderson County. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says it happened in the 5000 block of Middlefork Road in Luray late Monday night. Authorities are still…

A local sorority encourages breast cancer awareness

JACKSON, Tenn.--Tuesday evening, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. met up at the Taylor Medical Center to listen to stories from breast cancer survivors. This event comes as October is…

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