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Sentencing stalled for man convicted in deadly Huntingdon shooting

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A convicted killer's sentencing stalls in court as attorneys talk possible developments in the case. Although Larry Golden appeared Tuesday before Circuit Court Judge Donald Parish, he was not sentenced. Attorneys cited possible resolutions in the case involving his co-defendants. In…

Protesters unfurl petition opposing Haslam outsourcing plan

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Protesters are congregating at the legislative office complex to voice their opposition to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's plan to outsource the operation of more state buildings. The demonstrators unfurled…

Social media threats concern local parent

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local high school student is afraid for her life after her mother says she has received threatening messages from classmates over social media. The victim's mother said it…

Humboldt attorney charged with one count of assault

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-A Humboldt attorney is free on bond after he is charged with a count of assault. Court papers showed Harold Gunn turned himself in Sunday. A person who lives along Mullins Street told police, Gunn came to the home,…

Lane College unveils new business lab

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College got a big boost Monday for business education. College officials took time to cut the ribbon on the David and Melissa Hunt Business Engagement Lab. It was made possible by a gift from the Hunts. School officials…

LANA to meet at new location this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change for members of the Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association as the group is set to meet in a new location this week to talk safety throughout the county. The Safe Hope Center along Roland Avenue has been…

Falcon Ridge Farm expands their growing season

TOONE, Tenn. -- A local farm has expanded its growing methods to allow year-round farming. Falcon Ridge Farm has begun using high-tunnel greenhouses, which are similar to regular greenhouses but crops are…

Several transported after north Jackson wreck

NORTH JACKSON -- A Monday afternoon crash slowed traffic in north Jackson and resulted in several people being taken to the hospital. The two-car wreck happened around 5 p.m. at the intersection…

Brownsville launches Heritage Tour website

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The city of Brownsville launches its new heritage tour website Monday evening.  It highlights the more than 450 architectural historic sites around the city. "It just takes…

Van flips in crash; police say no serious injuries

EAST JACKSON -- A Monday afternoon wreck leaves a van overturned near downtown Jackson, but police say no one was seriously injured. The two-vehicle crash occurred just after 3 p.m. near the intersection of East Chester Street and Highway 70.…

2 arrested in prison contraband investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators arrested a Jackson woman accused of supplying a corrections officer with drugs for inmates. The Tennessee Department of Correction said they believe the officer smuggled…

TDOT reveals sign contest winners

NASHVILLE -- "Turn Signals, the original text message." Online voters chose that message as their favorite in the Tennessee Department of Transportation's sign message contest. TDOT released the top five messages Monday. The winning messages, in order of votes, are:…

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