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DA: Local rapper named ‘Big Phil’ receives sentence

JACKSON, Tenn. – District Attorney Jody Pickens announced that a local rapper named “Big Phil'' has been sentenced over drug and firearm possession. According to the news release, on October 15, 2020, Paul Michael Cheairs, or “Big Phil,” was pulled…

2nd of pair wanted in teen's death captured in Kentucky

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- US Marshals say the second of two men wanted in connection to the death of a teen in Dyersburg has been captured in another state. Marshals say that 19-year-old Jeremiah Davis, of Humboldt, was captured in Mayfield,…

Girl Scouts partner with Nobody Trashes Tennessee on New Patch Program

The following is a news release from Girl Scouts Heart of the South: MEMPHIS/JACKSON, TN – Feb. 6, 2024  – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign has expanded its Youth Group patch program to include Girl Scouts Heart of the…

Union University holds 'Topping Out' ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn. – A local university held a special ceremony on Monday. Union University held their topping-out ceremony at the Carl Grant Event Center. This ceremony was held to celebrate a milestone…

JMCSS Board convenes for meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. – School board members met Monday for a board meeting. Mayors AJ Massey and Scott Conger presented the board with gift baskets to show their appreciation to the board members. As…

Olympic break-dancer to speak at UTM Civil Rights Conference

The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – Carmarry “Pep-C” Hall, a professional break-dancer who is a member of the first U.S. Olympic break team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris,…

Jackson physician Dr. John Sparrow dies at 67

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Exceptional, funny, and kind were just a few words that were used to describe a great man. Dr. John Sparrow, a physician in plastic and reconstructive surgery, passed away at…

Public invited to parks department master plan meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Recreation and Parks Department extends an invitation to the public to participate in their upcoming master plan meeting. This gathering provides an opportunity for community members to express their opinions regarding the attractions they would…

Northwest Correctional Complex to host rapid hiring event

The following is a news release from Tennessee Department of Correction: Tiptonville, Tenn. – The Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) will hold multiple rapid hiring events on February 13-14, 2024. Attendees will have an opportunity to be interviewed on the spot…

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