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3 Weakley County schools receive reward status

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three Weakley County schools have received "Reward" status after district scores were released Tuesday. The district announced the status, as well as the district's recognition as an "advancing system," Wednesday in a news release. The Tennessee…

UPDATE: Decatur County Sheriff's Office apprehends suspect

UPDATE: Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd confirmed that Billie Joe Cruse was taken into custody at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Cruse was taken to the hospital afterwards. Byrd credits the Henry County bloodhounds with helping in the search. EARLIER STORY:…

Indicted medical professionals return to court

JACKSON, Tenn.-- In April, a dozen medical professionals were indicted on various drug conspiracy charges. On Wednesday morning, local nurse practitioner Britney Petway, her supervising physician Dr. Charles Alston and Dr. Andrew…

Henderson County homeowners could face higher property taxes

LEXINGTON, Tenn.-- Deputy Comptroller Jason Mumpower said the property tax in Henderson county is inaccurate, 40 percent of the records are incorrect, which is why the county called for the property assessment. Tuesday evening, Mumpower presented information from the assessment…

Congressman Kustoff hosts industry roundtable in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.--Congressman David Kustoff hosted an industry roundabout in Jackson Tuesday. At the Co, Kustoff met industry leaders from Jackson and Madison County. They discussed the state of the economy and the positive…

Jackson police discuss suicide at Exchange Club

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Exchange Club heard a presentation on an important topic for everyone. Jackson Police Department Capt. Jeff Shepard spoke to club members at their lunch meeting about suicide. According to Tennessee…

West Tennesseans deal with high heat index

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's heat index reached 115 degrees. Some West Tennesseans were still out in the heat exercising. "I play ball for about 30 to 45 minutes and take a 5- to…

Carroll Co. Humane Society receives spay/neuter grant

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Humane Society is trying to make sure residents can afford to spay or neuter their pets. Thanks to a new grant, the state is helping in that goal. "This particular grant is called the…

2 new football stadiums might make the cut this season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side and South Side high schools are hoping their new stadiums make the cut for this season. "It's coming along slowly but surely," South Side Head Coach Tyler Reeder said. South Side's new football stadium is…

Chester Co. man sentenced to 20 years after gun, drugs found

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson man is sentenced to serve 20 years after pleading guilty to possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, aggravated assault, and possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. The District Attorney's office…

Bolivar woman arrested after high-speed chase in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bolivar woman is in custody following a car chase Tuesday afternoon in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed 48-year-old Tess Martin led deputies on a high-speed chase around 12:45 p.m. after deputies attempted…

Dyer police identify man killed in Monday crash

DYER, Tenn. -- The Dyer Police Department has released the identity of a man killed Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash. Edward Inman, 44, of Dyer was killed in the crash just before 7 p.m. on West Broad Street, according…

Good Sportsman Marketing to open Parsons location

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Texas-based company has announced they plan to open a new location in West Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced Tuesday that Good Sportsman Marketing, or GSM…

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