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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,…

Madison County Imagination Library to hold 'Dolly Day!' event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local families will have the chance to learn more about Imagination Library at a fun event this weekend. The Madison County Imagination Library is hosting "Dolly Day!" at Turntable Coffee Counter, located at 300 East Main Street…

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