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Dept. of Education announces plan to award statewide testing contract

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Education has announced that the department intends to award a statewide testing contract to large-scale assessment provider Questar. Commission Candice McQueen announced Wednesday that the department plans to award Questar a contract to develop…

Bolivar man charged in 2014 car theft

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bolivar man was arrested Tuesday on charges stemming from a 2014 car theft in Henderson. Anthony Brooks, 21, is charged with…

Man arrested, charged in Brownsville beating

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- Tuesday morning turned into a bloody scene in Brownsville, after police a man broke into a home and attacked a woman. Neighbors said the attack happened after the man…

Works by local artists on display at The Ned

JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens came out to The Ned Tuesday night to enjoy new exhibits featuring 2 local artists. Hundreds of works were on display, including the ones called the "Funky Faces" exhibit…

Jackson police shut down three massage parlors

JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police shut down three massage parlors late Tuesday afternoon, each under investigation for alleged illegal activity including prostitution. According to police, Diamond Massage on Bowling Drive is the…

Newsom enters plea in connection to 2015 murder

JACKSON, Tenn.-A guilty plea was made Tuesday in connection with a 2015 murder in west Jackson. According to the DA's office, Leslie Newsom pleaded guilty to two counts of filing a…

Local campers get cultured at 4-H dairy class

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local summer camp starts to wrap up a monthlong program to help kids learn more about dairy. "I had a lot of fun," camper Jordan Smith said. Camp-goers of…

Jackson police to add new precinct north of I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. -- City Council members approve adding a new police precinct to north Jackson at a Tuesday meeting. City officials said traffic on the Highway 45 bypass near Carriage…

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