U.S. Marshals capture wanted sex offender at Jackson homeless camp
On March 16, 2026, U.S. Marshals Service captured wanted sex offender, Isiah Nathaniel Shubert, 25, of Savannah, TN, in a homeless camp in Jackson, TN.
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Hospital files lawsuit, says patient refuses to leave after being discharged 5 months ago
A Florida hospital is suing a patient for allegedly refusing to leave.
Advance tickets for 58th annual UT Martin Spring College Rodeo go on sale Wednesday
Tickets for the 58th Annual University of Tennessee at Martin Spring College Rodeo are officially available for purchase on Wednesday, March 18.
Tennessee Day of Hope brings mental health resources to Jackson fairgrounds
The annual Tennessee Day of Hope was held Tuesday at the Jackson Fairgrounds, bringing together community members and organizations focused on mental health and addiction recovery.
Jackson Exchange Club names JPD officer Christopher Krobath Officer of the Year
The Jackson Exchange Club honored Jackson Police Department Officer Christopher Krobath as its Officer of the Year Tuesday, presenting him with a plaque in front of friends, family, and fellow officers.
16-year-old boy narrowly misses being crushed by tree that crashed through bedroom: ‘It was close’
A Georgia teen said he narrowly missed being crushed by a tree that came crashing through his bedroom and landed at his feet.
Student Advisory Board brings student voice to Weakley County Schools Planning Session
When more voices are brought to the table, conversations become stronger and for Weakley County Schools, that includes the voices of our students.
Ex-funeral home owner sentenced to prison after giving families fake ashes
A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a building was sentenced Monday to 18 years in prison for cheating customers and defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 in pandemic small business aid.
2026 Easter Guide: Egg hunts, activities happening across West TN
Get your baskets ready, Easter is on the horizon! Now is the perfect time to start looking for local celebrations to attend and we have a list to help you search.
MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee to retire at end of year
Dr. Sidney A. McPhee, president of Middle Tennessee State University for more than a quarter century, announced Tuesday, March 17, he will retire as the institution’s chief executive officer when his contract ends in December.
Thousands of local leaders head to Washington for congressional city conference
Thousands of local leaders are gathering in Washington for the Congressional City Conference, where officials will exchange ideas, share best practices, and advocate for their communities.
FHU restructures Teacher Licensure-Only Program for greater affordability, classroom readiness
Becoming a confident, classroom-ready educator in Tennessee is now more accessible through Freed-Hardeman University’s Teaching Licensure-Only Program.
Popeyes is closing dozens of restaurants after one of its biggest franchisees filed for bankruptcy
One of Popeyes’ largest franchisees is collapsing — and it’s taking at least 20 restaurants down with it.
Mother charged in son’s murder allegedly filmed ‘upbeat’ TikTok dance from his hospital room
A Washington state couple are facing murder charges after their 7-week-old son died from injuries that investigators say were consistent with shaking and abusive head trauma.
Mother gives birth to triplets on National Triplet Day: ‘I can’t wait to see them grow’
A North Carolina woman is now a mother to three baby boys born on March 3, which is celebrated as National Triplet Day.
