Convicted killer appeals sentence in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man convicted in a 2004 murder in Madison County will serve his sentence. A judge denied his request Friday for post-conviction relief. Randy Rice will remain…
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State awarded $5.7 million grant for veterans cemetery at Parkers Crossroads
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee has been awarded a $5.7 million federal grant for construction of the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., announced the grant Friday. "I was honored to…
Kohler announces layoffs at Union City plant
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kohler announced this week that the company will cut more than 100 positions from its shower door plant in Union City. The layoffs include 40 production positions, four administrative positions and 121 temporary positions, according to…
Huntingdon lawyer indicted on sexual battery charge
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Huntingdon lawyer has been indicted on a charge of sexual battery. Benjamin Dempsey, 67, was indicted Tuesday by the Carroll County…
Jackson School dismissal causes major traffic delays
JACKSON, Tenn -- Bumper-to-bumper traffic is causing headaches for neighbors and parents. Thelma Barker Elementary School is one of many schools causing traffic issues for parents, neighbors and commuters. "Sometimes it…
McKenzie school board leaders vote to replace AC units at MHS
McKENZIE, Tenn.-A vote Thursday night by members of the McKenzie Special School District will mean some cooler days ahead, especially for some students and teachers. After swearing in a new…
Tennessee agriculture license plate marks 20th anniversary
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A license plate unique to Tennessee celebrates a milestone. The Tennessee agriculture tag, known by its little red barn, was released by the state in September 1996,…
Martin Police Dept. holds third annual reunion
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Past and present members of the Martin Police Department gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate together for their third annual reunion. Nearly 30 officers attended the lunch, with almost half…
Former THP trooper from Carroll Co. charged with soliciting statutory rape
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol has been charged with solicitation of statutory rape involving a teenage female. David…
Student tip line allows Milan students to text SROs
MILAN, Tenn. -- One local police department is connecting with students in a unique way, one text at a time. The Milan Police Department is reaching out to younger…
Man facing child rape charge to undergo mental evaluation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of raping an 11-year-old boy appeared Thursday in Jackson City Court. Kelvin Golden was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on a count of rape of a…
Hunger Action Day highlights everyday efforts of local nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A national organization has named Sept. 8 as Hunger Action Day. National Hunger Action Day is a chance for people all over the world to raise awareness of…
Residents react to Lane Avenue gas station shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say they are trying to identify a person of interest in a shooting at an east Jackson gas station. Police said a gunman opened fire…
Documents confirm South Side coach suspended without pay
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Documents from the personnel file of South Side High School's head football coach confirm that he is suspended without pay. Brian…
Police seek to ID person of interest in Lane Avenue shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting outside a convenience store on Lane Avenue. The gunfire was reported just before 10 p.m. Police say no injuries have been reported. According to a release from the Jackson Police Department, officers…
