MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- Two people were detained by Memphis police Wednesday after voicing concerns about Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to sign the bill that would restrict public drag performances. Lee was in Memphis on Wednesday to unveil the new…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- One university's students, staff, and alumni received a threatening email on Wednesday. Around 8 a.m., students, staff, and alumni of the University of Tennessee at Martin received a threatening…
CRUMP, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee made a stop in West Tennessee. Lee's state budget proposal for fiscal year 2023-24, unveiled in his 2023 State of the State address in February and now under review by the Tennessee General…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson celebrated the retirement of one fire chief and the swearing in of a new one. Wednesday, the City of Jackson held a ceremony…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill proposed in Tennessee seeks to allow an alternative to lethal injection. House Bill 1245, by Rep. Dennis Powers, seeks to allow those on death row the option for the firing squad. "It simply gives the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- March is National Colorectal Cancer Month. What are some ways you can stay on top of this disease? Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two new businesses have opened their doors in Milan. On Wednesday, a block party was held to celebrate the grand openings of 731 Thrift and Velvet Rose Hair Studio. 731 Thrift…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to life in prison after a 2019 murder. According to District Attorney General Jody Pickens, on February 23, a Madison County Grand Jury convicted 23-year-old…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A job fair will bring a popular restaurant to a local city for the first time. Manpower will be hosting a community job fair on Tuesday, March 7. The Lexington branch is seeking to fill positions such…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four Tennessee police officers are being investigated for their treatment of a woman whose pleas for help they repeatedly ignored as they accused her of faking illness after she was discharged from a hospital. The woman…
UPDATE 03/17/23 We recently had the opportunity to interview Lizzie Emmons, who at the time was the Executive Director of The Jackson Arts Council. However, since the time of our interview, Lizzie has taken on a new position. We wish…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A banquet was held for scouts in West Tennessee. The 2023 Celebration of Scouting Banquet brought food, scouts, their families and friends to the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been three years since coronavirus impacted the world forever. The question is, where are we now and how are vaccines still preventing the spread of the virus? William Moss,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lisa Garner is taking on a new role at theCO. According to a news release, Garner is replacing Ben Ferguson. “I'm excited by Lisa's appointment as theCO's CEO, as her remarkable experience sets the stage for great…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After last week's fatal shooting, questions have been asked about when you can use lethal self defense. February 20 in north Madison County, 22-year-old, Tyeasha Starks was fatally…
