Man convicted of child rape sentenced to 30 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man convicted of rape of a child in Jackson has been sentenced to serve 30 years without parole. Kelvin Golden, 22,…
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Comptroller approves financing for Madison Academic move to Lambuth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has approved the funding arrangement that would allow Madison Academic Magnet High School to move to the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus. The school would be a dual enrollment high school on the…
Public speaks out over Dr. Brent Lay's JMCSS proposals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "This whole charade has done nothing but delay, delay, delay," said one Jackson-Madison County parent during Tuesday's long-range planning committee meeting. The meeting stirred up quite a crowd to hear…
Decatur Co. General Hospital Board meets, names new interim CEO
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County General Hospital has new leadership. The Decatur County General Hospital Board met Tuesday evening for a special called session. The meeting was closed to the media…
Friends of Heart presents 5 new AEDs to Lexington Utilities
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Another local city now has the equipment to save a life. Friends of Heart, a fund of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, presented five automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, to Lexington…
Milan McDonald's employee accused of identity theft
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is getting the word out on a recently uncovered string of identity thefts. Police say at the center of the crime is a former employee at…
Community reacts to Madison County sheriff's lawsuit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr filed an 89-page lawsuit Monday afternoon in Madison County Circuit Court. It outlines why he is demanding $2.8 million be added to his 2019-202o budget,…
Organizers prepare for this year's 731Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A unique event now in its fifth year will celebrate the city of Jackson and West Tennessee. "We started 731Day about four years ago when we had the revelation that 731…
Local schools focus on bus safety
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Last year, across the country, at least five children were killed at bus stop accidents. Local officials want to make sure the number goes down to zero. "We usually try to pick up students on the…
Suspect in custody, 1 injured after Friday shooting in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man remains in the hospital after a shooting Friday afternoon in Humboldt, according to police. Police say officers responded to the shooting around 2 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of North 17th Avenue. Officers found…
Lee Greenwood to play free concert at Shiloh
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park and Hardin County will host Grammy winner Lee Greenwood for a special birthday celebration. Greenwood, best known for his patriotic hit "God Bless the USA," will perform on the battlefield Saturday, August…
Madison County Sheriff sues county over $25 million budget request
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --"I am filing a suit against Madison County," said Madison County Sheriff John Mehr. This comes after Madison County Commissioners denied Sheriff John Mehr his $25 million budget request and…
Jackson Generals to host 2020 Southern League All-Star Game
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The stars will align in the summer of 2020 at the Ballpark at Jackson. The Jackson Generals will host the Southern League All-Star Game in June of next year, the…
Learn warning signs for Tennessee Human Trafficking Awareness Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health department is recognizing Tennessee Human Trafficking Awareness Week. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department joins the Tennessee Department of Health in recognizing July 29 through August 3 as…
City of Martin clears way for new $7M library
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The C.E. Weldon Public Library in Martin has officially outgrown its shelves. "I am finding that the library is being used more than ever," Director Roberta Peacock said. Now she's…
