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Education Vision Committee meets, prepares for Thursday's board meeting

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Education Vision Committee met Tuesday evening to discuss hot topics ahead of Thursday's school board meeting. The committee, made up of county commissioners and school board members addressed having the same start time district-wide for schools. The district…

THP taking applications for lateral trooper class

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Tennessee Highway Patrol wants you, especially if you are already working as an officer. The THP is now looking to fill its first-ever lateral trooper class, made up of cadets with law enforcement training and experience. The accelerated…

Haywood Co. gets healthy community grant

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Community Health Council was recognized Tuesday afternoon for helping create a healthy community. At Tuesday's meeting, the council got a $5,000 grant from the Governor's Foundation for…

St. Louis Brass plays at Union University

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A concert featuring only brass instruments is set for Tuesday night on the Union University campus. The school is hosting St. Louis Brass in a free concert. The quintet, whose members came…

1 airlifted after Benton Co. crash; charges pending

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A passenger was airlifted to a Nashville hospital after an early Tuesday morning wreck near Big Sandy. The one-vehicle crash occurred around 1 a.m. on Lick Creek Road outside Big Sandy, according to Benton County Sheriff…

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…

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