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Tennessee representative picked to replace ousted senator

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state representative has been appointed to temporarily replace a Democratic lawmaker who was ousted from her position by the Republican-led state Senate because of a federal wire fraud conviction. Pictured:…

K9 officer assists in Dyersburg drug arrest

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Sunday evening traffic stop in Dyersburg led to an arrest on multiple drug charges. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on February 27, an officer pulled…

A new Batman emerges from the darkness on Friday

(AP) -- A $2 million indie movie about a sleazy outer-borough punk on a wild night called “Good Time” is the thing that convinced director Matt Reeves that Robert Pattinson needed to be Batman. Reeves' film, which hits theaters on…

Tennessee State professor helping create civil rights app

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee State University history professor is working with Apple Inc. and a national technology center at the university to create an app highlighting some of the lesser known participants in the civil rights movement in…

Man dies after boat capsizes on river in West Tennessee

GILT EDGE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a Tennessee man has died after his aluminum boat capsized on the Hatchie River in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the body of 59-year-old Steven D. Campbell was found in…

Gov. Bill Lee visits future educators at Bethel

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee paid a visit to a local university on Thursday. The governor spoke to students and teachers at Bethel University. Lee encouraged students on their educational path and in their future careers. Lee also…

Community gives input on road extension project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members made their voices heard on Thursday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting at the South Jackson Community Center. They wanted to get the public's input about the Bypass Road Extension Project. That…

JMCSS Board recognizes students, more during March meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School Board met for its March meeting on Thursday. The brief meeting saw the approval of policy section five, the 2022-2023 academic calendar, and the school resolution transfer of funds.  The Board was…

Jackson names local artist Callie Wright Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named its Hub City Hero for the month of February. The city named local artist Callie Wright as the month's hero, pointing to her close work with Area Relief Ministries. The news…

Jackson police surround home in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence in east Jackson on Thursday. Jackson police say around 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1200 block of…

JCM promotes student wellness with health fair

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school is continuing to celebrate Black History Month with a focus on health and wellness. On Thursday, Jackson Central-Merry highlighted Black health and wellness by exposing students to community health vendors. The health…

Improvements coming to Decatur County ambulance services

PARSONS, Tenn. -- BradenHealth announced they have assumed full operation of Decatur County's ambulance services. According to a news release, the services had previously been operating at an immense loss which was costing taxpayers,…

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