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TEA "Road Trip" Makes Stop in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Education Association "Road Trip" made a stop in Jackson Tuesday night to share its expose, "The Trouble with TVAAS" with educators, parents and community members. The event will also include a presentation of the association's legislative agenda for…

Man Accused of Child Rape Has Trial Date Set

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in August of 2013 has his trial date set, Tuesday. Bruce Vann, 45, will face a jury beginning April 15. Vann remains…

Historic "Park Theatre" Construction Underway

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The historic Park Theater in McKenzie will soon reopen its doors for performances by Bethel University students, movies and more. Construction workers drilled boards and laid concrete Tuesday, hoping to restore…

Man Charged in Deadly Dominoes Game in Court

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of killing his friend over a game of dominoes in a house near Milan in December had his case bound over to the Gibson County grand jury,…

Madison County Commission Accepts Sheriff Woolfork's Retirement

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A unanimous vote Tuesday morning as the Madison County Commission accepts David Woolfork's retirement as sheriff of Madison County. "We've been going through this process since the end of last year,…

Suspects Wanted in High Dollar Meat Theft at South Walmart

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men are wanted for allegedly stealing high dollar meat from the South Highland Walmart, Jan. 26. Police were called to the Walmart on South Highland around 9 p.m. on Jan.…

Police: Pair Shoplifts From Store with Baby in Cart

NORTH JACKSON -- Police are still on the lookout for two women they say stole more than $350 worth of merchandise from a Wal-Mart, last month. On Jan. 9 at around 11 a.m., officers responded to the Walmart on Emporium…

Police Seek Help to Catch Alleged Lenscrafters Bandit

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police need your help to catch a man they say has been repeatedly stealing from a store in the Old Hickory Mall. According to police, a black male has been…

Middle School Student Loses Battle with Cancer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Middle School lost a 6th grade student to cancer, last Friday. KeShawn Kinney had been battling cancer during the past year and lost her fight on Valentine's Day. Services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 at…

Man Accused of Coercing Witnesses in Homicide Case Arraigned

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- New details were released in the alleged threatening of witnesses connected to a January double homicide. Roddarous Bond,19, was formally charged Tuesday morning with attempted coercion of a witness. According to…

Madison County Commission Accepts Woolfork Retirement

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - The Madison County Commission has accepted former Sheriff David Woolfork's retirement. The letter of retirement was accepted with no commissioners verbally opposed. The commission will discuss who will fill the sheriff's position leading up to the…

Fiancé of Slain Union Student Appears In Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--The Union University student and youth minister accused of killing his fiancee made his first court appearance on Tuesday. A judge ordered Charles Pittman, 21, be held without bond. Authorities formally charged Pittman…

Nova Elementary School Closed: Tuesday, February 18

This video is no longer available. Jackson Madison County School officials have announced Nova Elementary School will be closed today due to a busted pipe in the school Tuesday morning. Officials say students already at school will be moved to…

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