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Proposed TN law would lessen training time for natural hair care

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bill has been proposed in Tennessee that would remove certain requirements regarding natural hair care. Cosmetologists are required to have 1,500 hours to be licensed in Tennessee. Of those, 300 hours are in natural hair styling.…

Freed-Hardeman University names Mr. & Miss FHU

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local school comes together to recognize the best of their students. Freed-Hardeman University held their 79th presentation for the finalists of the Mr. and Miss Freed-Hardeman University titles. Four finalists were honored Tuesday in a chapel ceremony…

Hardin Co. man indicted on child pornography charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Savannah man is facing multiple child pornography charges after an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, FBI and Savannah Police Department, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Andrew Hilmar Sanchez, 30, is accused of coercing…

Local manufacturer announces expansion, will add 25 jobs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local manufacturing facility broke ground Tuesday on an expansion that will lead to more jobs. Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc., located a 100 Bobrick Drive in west Jackson, announced Tuesday that they will invest $6 million in…

Jimmy Eldridge opens campaign headquarters

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate running for Jackson mayor gathered with his supporters Monday. Jimmy Eldridge along with family, friends and supporters attended the opening of his campaign headquarters. Eldridge says he…

Controversial lynching memorial has a committee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The controversial lynching memorial now has a committee. Several members of the community were at the Madison County Commission Monday morning to support the memorial for lynching victims in…

New Tennessee House bill aims to protect animals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- House Bill 852, or the Tennessee Paws act, is sponsored by Rep. Bruce Griffey. The bill aims to give tougher sentences for anyone convicted of aggravated animal cruelty,…

Martin police investigate after gunshots fired outside bar

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after gunshots rang out early Sunday morning outside a bar in Martin. An officer was in a nearby parking lot when the shots were fired outside Slide and Ride Saloon, located at 627 North…

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