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Child pornography indictments part of 'Project Safe Childhood'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men charged this month in child pornography investigations are being prosecuted under the U.S. Attorney's office's "Project Safe Childhood" initiative. John Sanderson, 36, of Dyersburg, was indicted Thursday after allegations that he produced and possessed child…

2 charged with abuse after toddler found in road

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after deputies with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office found a toddler walking in the middle of the road. In a news release, investigators say Nathaniel Noah and Samantha Jones were charged…

City of Jackson leaders discuss city's debt

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson leaders are meeting to discuss ways to combat the city's massive debt. In August, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed the city of Jackson is more than $70 million in debt.…

RIFA hosts 15th annual Canstruction competition

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Communities are coming together for friendly competition and to help fight hunger. This year Regional Inter-Faith Association is hosting their 15th annual Canstruction competition. In the competition, teams build structures completely out…

SBA and USDA to provide services to help businesses grow

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two agencies are partnering together to help your business thrive. The U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture have come together to bring services to small business owners in rural…

Milan library receives technology grant

MILAN, Tenn. -- A Gibson County library received a grant Thursday. The Mildred G. Fields Memorial Library in Milan has been awarded the Tennessee State Library and Archives Technology Grant. Secretary of State…

Al Chymia Shrine Circus kicks off in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to watch the greatest spectacle on earth. The Al Chymia Shrine Circus is in Jackson. The circus kicked off Thursday night at the Oman Arena. There is non-stop, heart-stopping thrills…

Humboldt man sentenced on gun charge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man has been sentenced to more than seven years on a federal charge of felon in possession of a firearm. In a news release, U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant announced the sentence for 34-year-old Matthew Pate.…

Scotts Hill to install new storm siren

SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee town is making updates to their safety equipment. Soon, the town of Scotts Hill in Henderson County will have a brand new storm siren. The siren…

Selmer company announces expansion

SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development made a special announcement in McNairy County. "They have a great workforce, they're great to work with, and we're so excited for yet another…

Obion Co. Sheriff's Office searches for missing girl

SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. -- The Obion County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing teenage girl. In a post on their Facebook page, the sheriff's office says 14-year-old Keyera Coffman was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in her bedroom…

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