Nashville man cited for allegedly spray-painting bridge
TUPELO, Miss. -- A 20-year-old from Nashville is getting a clean-up bill for allegedly spray-painting a bridge. The National Park Service says that the man was seen by one of…
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Michigan business to expand into south Jackson
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Michigan business is expanding into Madison County. A news release from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development says that Ventcon, Inc. is setting up at 130 Beasley Street in Jackson. The site will be home…
Brownsville-Haywood Co. Animal Shelter over capacity, seeks community's help
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville-Haywood County Animal Shelter is seeking help from the community to curb their capacity levels. Tiffany Locke with the shelter says they are currently over capacity for both…
US to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, including imminent plans to announce an additional roughly…
TBI releases Hate Crime 2021 report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An annual publication detailing the volume and nature of hate crimes in the state has been released by The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Statistical Analysis Center. The report uses data submitted to the TBI through its Tennessee…
TN Secretary of State launches 2022 College Voter Registration Competition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is launching the 2022 College Voter Registration Competition. Tennessee colleges and universities are invited to participate in the event this September, recognized as National Voter Registration Month. Participating schools can earn…
Tennessee drug abuse group leader sentenced for embezzlement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The former director of a Tennessee drug abuse prevention group was sentenced Friday to 15 months in prison for using the nonprofit's money to buy an automobile, renovate his home and pay personal bills. Beginning in…
Former Tennessee Speaker Casada arrested in corruption probe
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Tennessee's former House Speaker Glen Casada and his top aide were arrested Tuesday on federal charges including bribery, kickbacks and conspiracy to commit money laundering involving federal funds. FILE-Rep. Glen Casada, R-Franklin,…
JMCSS sees success in academic growth from previous school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the 2021-22 school year, Jackson-Madison County School System students saw tremendous growth from the previous year. This increased Jackson's school ratings to a 'Level 5' school district.…
Obion County Fair returns for 64th year
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- The fair is back, bigger and better than ever in one West Tennessee county. A ribbon cutting was held to usher in the official opening of the 64th Annual Obion County Fair in Union City. And…
City leaders announce 'City Hall Pop-up' event coming soon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever wanted to stop by city hall to have your questions answered but didn't have the resources available to get there? Now city hall is…
West Tennessee coffee shop takes off in new location
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A travelers best choice is ready to take flight. Monday, the Roasted Bean Coffee Shop celebrated the grand opening of their newest location at McKellar-Sipes Regional…
Trump seeks special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Monday to prevent the FBI from continuing to review documents recovered from his Florida estate earlier this month until a neutral special master can be appointed to inspect the…
American Legion Legacy Run rides into Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the National Legacy Run are continuing to pay tribute to veterans across the nation. The roar of hundreds of motorcycles rolled on to the roadway headed…
Battle of the Badges pits fire, police against each other in eating contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Texas Roadhouse hosted a charity event called the Battle of the Badges on Monday. It kicked off with a rib eating contest between the Jackson Police Department…
