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Jury finds 'Rock Doc' Jeff Young guilty on all counts

UPDATE (4/3/23): Click here to read the full press release by the United Stated Department of Justice. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The jury has reached a verdict in the trial for former nurse practitioner Jeff Young. According to court records, the…

JTA buses to stop running at 6 p.m. Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is issuing a safety notice for their patrons. Due to the threat of severe weather, JTA buses will stop running at 6 p.m. on Friday and may resume once the hazardous weather has…

Local utility companies entering 'storm mode'

SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the threat of severe weather upon us, we reached out to local utility companies to see how they're operating. Many…

Public forums to be held as city works towards grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local department is hopeful for a "yes" that could impact many in the community. "The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is in the process of applying for a grant through TDEC," said Christi David,…

Andrew Jackson Marathon to be held Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a race to make a difference in a child's life. Starting back in 1972, the Andrew Jackson Marathon is the oldest marathon in Tennessee. Once a stand-alone race, it became a project of the Jackson Exchange…

Semi-annual Steals & Deals sale to return

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A semi-annual event is returning to the Hub City, and is expecting thousands of shoppers. West Tennessee locals, and even residents past the state's borders, are preparing for the doors of the Deals and Steals Sales…

Threats made towards West Tennessee schools under investigation

HENDERSON & DECATUR COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Following the terrible events that happened in Nashville earlier this week, threats of the same thing happening at two different schools in West Tennessee were reported on social media and heard by students. The…

School Closings: Friday, March 31

SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 The following schools will be closing early on Friday, March 31 due to the threat of severe weather: Crockett County Schools (Dismissing at 12:45) Decatur County Schools (All afterschool activities cancelled)…

Pike Fights returns for 32nd year

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A University of Tennessee at Martin fraternity is, once again, hosting an event, having college students go toe-to-toe in the squared circle for a good cause. It's a…

Haywood County Schools to close early Friday

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Schools announced they will be closing early.   Officials with the school say that students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. There will also be no after school activities. This comes as West Tennessee…

USJ cancels after school activities for Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. – The University School of Jackson is canceling after school activities due to weather. The school says that all after school care, practices and games are canceled for Friday, March 31. USJ adds that infants and toddlers will…

Choir Day held in Jackson-Madison County Schools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held a Choir Day. Middle and high school choirs performed concert music for each other to celebrate "Music in Our Schools" month and…

Local tech earns high honor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local technician received a very high honor. ReNew Biomedical technician Josh Weatherford is the first technician in the world to complete the Association for the Advancement…

Fundraiser to be held Saturday for veteran

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local man is receiving a celebration for his service. A community-wide fundraiser and celebration is being held Saturday in Gibson County to honor Air Force Veteran and…

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