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Former Jackson-Madison Co. Health Dept. employee indicted

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former employee of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has been indicted on charges of official misconduct and theft. Court documents say Rachel Thomas, 37, took more than $1,000 in property or money from the health…

Kidnapping, rape suspect in custody in Haywood County

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted on multiple charges in Haywood County after allegedly holding a woman against her will for several days is now in custody. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office says James Wesley Pentz, 31, is charged…

Madison County officials share motorcycle safety tips

NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the warm weather is returning, so are the motorcyclists. Drivers are encouraged to 'Look Twice, Save a Life,' because May is motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Sergeant Richard…

Grant pays for 4,000+ recycling carts in Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Wheels are turning all around Henderson — the wheels on new recycling carts. "We got a waste reduction grant for three cities —cities of Henderson, Lexington and Adamsville…

Hardin Co. woman must repay state for TennCare benefits

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County woman arrested in March and charged with TennCare fraud is ordered to repay the state thousands of dollars. Samantha Briley, 31, was sentenced in Hardin County, where she was accused of enrolling in TennCare…

Monday shooting ruled accidental

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A shooting Monday in east Jackson has been ruled accidental, according to police. Jackson police responded to a report of a shooting on the 100 block of Robin Lane around 7 p.m. Monday. As officers were responding,…

Chester Co. Sheriff's Office searching for theft suspect

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a woman suspected of several recent thefts. Hope Rogers, also known as Hope Arment, is wanted for failure to appear, theft, and violation…

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