Hardin County Schools to begin school year next week
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools are opening their doors for students next week. "I'm really excited about school starting back. It's probably one of the most exciting times…
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Madison County lawyer temporarily suspended
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County lawyer has been temporarily suspended. According to a news release from the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, Angela Joy Hopson was suspended on Wednesday. The release says Hopson was suspended for failing to…
Red Sand campaign raises awareness for victims of human trafficking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations are spreading awareness with red sand. The Scarlet Rope Project organization and West Tennessee Healthcare are using red sand in sidewalk cracks to symbolize the…
Bolivar Police Department recreates Critical Response Team
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- After a 10 year absence, the Bolivar Police Department is bringing back a Critical Response Team. The goal of the team is to keep the community safer. "You got to be prepared for what's going on…
I-40 bridge to partially reopen August 2nd
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced plans Wednesday for the partial reopening of the I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River. Limited traffic will resume on the eastbound lane of the bridge at 6 a.m. Central…
Barbers, cosmetologists to undergo domestic violence training in January
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Starting in January, licensed Tennessee cosmetologists and barbers will be required to undergo training to recognize the signs of domestic violence. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, along with the state Board of Cosmetology and Barber…
Jackson Exchange Club names 2020 Man of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club held a special ceremony for its 2020 Man of the Year on Tuesday. It's a title many men in the Jackson community have…
West Tennessee Healthcare holds monthly board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare held their monthly board meeting Tuesday afternoon. During the meeting board members gave their COVID-19 reports for the year. They also spoke about changes in their Economic Development Department due to the…
Operation Southern Shield aims to reduce speeding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies are cracking down on speeding in the southeast. West Tennessee law enforcement has an initiative called Operation Southern Shield. The operation lasts from Memorial Day…
Tennessee Republicans encourage vaccinations in new letter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Republicans have released a letter encouraging people to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines. The letter from the lawmakers says COVID-19 cases are increasing, especially among the unvaccinated population, due to the delta variant. The letter…
Lexington students to return to class Aug. 4
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington City Schools are preparing for students to return to the classroom sooner than you think. "We register next week on Monday, Aug. 2, and the kids…
Union City Schools to hold registration on Aug. 5
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- It is time to register students for school in Union City. Registration is set for all three school on Thursday, Aug. 5, according to a news release. At Union City Elementary: Kindergarten, second and fourth grade…
Tax free weekend to begin Friday in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get your school supply shopping lists ready! Tax free weekend starts on Friday, July 30 and ends on Sunday, Aug. 1. It is a weekend that benefits…
NAACP requests JMCSS reconsider mask policy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local civil rights organization is calling on the support of school leaders regarding COVID-19 protocol. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP is requesting that Jackson-Madison County Schools reconsider school openings…
Two injured in Carroll County shooting
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in a Carroll County shooting. One neighbor was cooking breakfast for his family when he heard gunshots, which were followed by screaming.…
