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Family and friends remember former FHU President

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Former Freed-Hardeman University President Dr. E. Claude Gardner passed away Sunday. "My father died when I was 12 and a half, so Dr. Gardner was a great example…

3 inmates, 2 others charged in contraband conspiracy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Madison County jail inmates and two women are charged after allegedly bringing in and conspiring to bring cell phones into the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex. Evading arrest, drug possession with intent,…

Woman charged after $16,000 in merchandise stolen from Sears

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is charged in connection with a theft from Sears, with more than $16,000 in merchandise stolen from the North Jackson store. Takeea Douglass, 25, is charged with theft of property over $10,000. According to court…

Tennessee's suicide rate hit record high in 2016

NASHVILLE -- Tennessee's suicide rate hit a record high in 2016, according to a news release from the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. In any given day, three people in Tennessee die by suicide, according to the release. While the suicide…

REMINDER: JMCSS buses, classes on 2-hour delay Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. — Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System have announced classes and buses will operate on a two-hour delay Friday, Jan. 5, with all buildings opening at regular times for students to be dropped off. Breakfast will be…

Fire breaks out in vacant house in Crockett County

ALAMO, Tenn. -- A fire breaks out Thursday night at a vacant home in Crockett County. The home was located at the 200 block of Burns Street in Alamo. Neighbors reported seeing big flames at the top of the house…

School closings & delays for Friday, Jan. 5, 2018

The following schools will be closed or delayed Friday, Jan. 5, due to cold weather or illness: Benton County Schools Jackson-Madison County School System - two hour delay McNairy County Schools Jackson State Community College - opening at 10 a.m.

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