UT mural comes to Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee will add some color to counties across the state. This new piece of art will remind Tennesseans that UT is everywhere you look. "The…
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Business owners discuss financial relief for COVID-19 losses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Humboldt Plaza 3 movie theater has been around since 1942, but they've had their share of struggles over the years. "We were doing very well…
Relief still available for small businesses, $151 million left unclaimed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Time is running out for small businesses in Tennessee to receive additional financial relief. In August, Governor Bill Lee used money from the federal coronavirus relief fund…
University of Memphis Lambuth dean explains record increase in enrollment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth reported a 23% enrollment increase from last year, with 1,324 students enrolled for the fall semester, and the effects are already felt by…
Dyersburg officer injured while attempting to arrest fugitive
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg police officer was injured Monday while attempting to arrest a fugitive from Illinois. According to a news release, the officer, who is not being identified, responded to a report of a theft near Sellars Drive.…
Woman sentenced to 25 years in ex-husband's shooting death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman accused of fatally shooting her ex-husband has been sentenced to serve 25 years. Bradi Baker, 61, was convicted of the second-degree murder of her ex-husband Geoffrey Brunkhorst at a home off Hollywood Drive. Investigators say…
Lane College closes after 18 students test positive for COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's officially an almost-empty campus at Lane College. Friday, the Jackson school announced they are sending students home for two weeks. "We began the semester with this concept…
165,754 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,896 deaths, 844 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 165,754 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, September 8. In addition, 1,896 people have died and 844 have been hospitalized. Another 148,165 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Man charged in murder-for-hire plot sentenced to 10 years
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Murfreesboro man charged in a murder-for-hire plot in West Tennessee has been sentenced. Stephen Taylor pleaded guilty to a charge of solicitation to commit first-degree murder on September 4, four days before his trial was scheduled…
Youth Town names new executive director, new COO
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Youth Town of Tennessee announced Tuesday a new executive director and CEO has been hired. According to a news release, Dr. Joe V. Fote was hired after a nationwide search was conducted through and outside recruiting firm.…
LIFELINE: 'Blood supply is dangerously low'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is seeking blood donations as the blood supply across the country has become "dangerously low" due to decreased donations during the pandemic. "We desperately need the public to respond now by coming to the…
West Tennessee assistant district attorney indicted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An assistant district attorney for the 24th Judicial District is facing charges following allegations that he was wrongfully paid more than $22,000. According to the Tennessee Comptroller's office, Thomas Tansil Jr. was an assistant district attorney covering…
JMCSS announces changes to food, fruit distributions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School District has released a new schedule for meal distribution for the week of Sept. 8 and Sept. 14. The school district will now distribute meals to feed students for seven days. Those distributions…
Henderson Fire Department investigating cause of trailer fire
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Crews with the Henderson Fire Department responded to a report of a trailer fire early Tuesday morning off Highway 45 in Henderson. Fire officials say the blaze started around 6:30 a.m. at a trailer being used for…
20 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; total up to 2,528
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 20 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases up to 2,528 in Madison County. The latest patients include nine men and 11 women, ranging…
