Deputies searching for fugitive in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are searching for a fugitive they believe may be in the area. James Shull is described as a white male with brown hair standing about five feet ten inches tall and…
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State leaders visit Jackson to promote safety plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders traveled to McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport in Jackson on Wednesday to promote a plan they hope will keep people in Tennessee safer. Tennessee Department of…
Trezevant man sentenced to federal prison for possession of bomb
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Trezevant man has been sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing an improvised explosive device, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. Milton Edward Strain…
Man indicted on 17 counts in shooting that injured Memphis officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A convicted felon has been indicted on 17 counts in a shooting that injured an undercover Memphis officer who was serving a warrant. Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich said in a news release on…
Education Vision Committee meets, talks money
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Education Vision Committee met Tuesday night to talk money. Much of the gathering at the school board meeting revolved around a new e-rate fund. It helps schools afford technology and online tools at a more economical rate. According…
Parks meeting announces summer camp, possible memorial
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Parks and Recreation Department began the process of expanding its programs Tuesday night. They opened discussion on what to do with future…
School closures for Wed., Feb. 10
Due to inclement weather, these are the school systems who have closed schools on Wednesday, Feb. 10:
Online malfunction stops TNReady testing across state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After months of preparing to take the TNReady test online, Tennessee Department of Education Chief Information Officer Cliff Lloyd said Monday the server for the test shut down. "The network…
Dozens of wrecks in northwest Tenn. due to icy conditions
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Freed-Hardeman Bible Lectureship grows in 80th year
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Thousands are gathering this week for a series 80 years strong. Freed-Hardeman University is packed with people from all over the South ready to learn. As the snow…
Calling entrepreneurs: McNairy Co. chamber to host Small Business Seminar
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you'd like to start a new business or are an entrepreneur in need of advice, a nearby seminar may help. McNairy County Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce is…
Tickets on sale now for STAR Center benefit concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are on sale for the STAR Center's benefit concert featuring a Nashville-based musician and author. The show is scheduled for Feb. 20 at Fellowship Bible Church. Headliner Andrew Peterson…
Former Jackson police officer begins sentence for offensive touching
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Jackson police officer Everett Lamont Gray has begun serving a 30-day sentence for an offensive touching conviction. Gray was convicted in December…
Convicted gunman sentenced to life in 2012 murder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man convicted of a 2012 murder outside an east Jackson home has been sentenced to life in prison. Craig Taylor, convicted in December in the Nov. 15, 2012, shooting death…
Deputies make arrest in string of Gibson Co. home burglaries
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation into a series of home burglaries in the Medina area has led to an arrest. Mark Andrew Smith, 30, admitted on Monday to burglarizing or trying to…
