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Foster care organization to launch in West Tennessee

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One organization is bringing additional resources for foster care to West Tennessee. A news release states Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will be launching in Gibson County.…

Woman sentenced for assault on local school bus driver

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One woman is now behind bars for assault, after she attacked a Jackson-Madison County school bus driver last year. 32-year-old Tiffany Lewis appeared in court on Tuesday before Judge Don Allen.…

Ayers Foundation gets new Chief Executive Officer

PARSONS, Tenn. -- The Ayers Foundation has a new member to help with expansion. According to a news release, Dr. Burton Williams has joined them as Chief Executive Officer. The foundation says that Williams will be working closely with Janet…

New Deputy Mayor, HR director appointed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County has a new Deputy Mayor and Director of Human Resources. According to a news release, Assistant District Attorney Terica Smith, a Jackson native, was appointed to the new role by Madison County Mayor AJ Massey.…

Tech Helps Program needs volunteers

Southwest Human Resource Agency is seeking volunteers in Madison County to facilitate classes for our Tech Helps Program. The computer literacy classes are for seniors ages 60 and older who meet income qualifications. Volunteers will receive two hours of in class training…

Man arrested for arson in Trenton house fire

TRENTON, Tenn. -- An investigation into a house fire in Trenton has led to an arrest. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 58-year-old Wally Owens was taken into custody on Thursday. The TBI…

Konisha Williams joins health dept. as Health Promotions Director

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new face is joining the team at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Konisha Williams has been named Public Health Program Director for Health Promotions. Williams is a Dyersburg native who graduated from Lane College, with…

Kevin Watson wanted for murder, reward offered for info

SEE ALSO: Hearing reveals details in Watson murder case HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kevin Michael Watson is wanted for first degree murder, the U.S. Marshals confirm. Watson is wanted in connection to the disappearance of his ex-wife, Britney Watson. Both…

Jackson police: Newborn baby found in dumpster

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a baby was found in a dumpster in Jackson on Thursday. According to the Jackson Police Department, a newborn baby boy was found around 3:30 a.m. in a dumpster located at 33 Carver Street. JPD…

Police investigating robbery at north Jackson Dollar General

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a robbery that happened at a north Jackson business. On Wednesday, we received a tip of a large police presence at the Dollar General located on North Highland just after 1 p.m. When…

NAACP hosts meeting regarding children's health

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The NAACP hosted a meeting regarding a new issue for children seeking health care in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Justice Center organized a meeting to discuss the problem…

Kustoff speaks to guests in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Downtown Rotary Club held its meeting Wednesday, with special guest speaker Congressman David Kustoff. Kustoff spoke about the past, present and future of the United States. He mentioned…

Henry County man sentenced to more than 17 years in prison

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Henry County man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison. According to a news release, Gary Osborne, 50, of Buchanan, was sentenced on Wednesday. The release says that in August of 2018,…

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