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Tennessee flu deaths on the rise

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of flu deaths across the state has increased. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, 10 children have died from the flu this season in Tennessee, including one in West Tennessee. Six of the deaths…

Tennessee reps decide not to decide on Confederate statue

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Republican-led legislative panel has decided not to decide, for now, whether it thinks a bust of a former Confederate general and early Ku Klux Klan leader should be removed from the Tennessee Capitol. A House…

Two lawmakers call for Tigers, Vols to face off regularly

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two lawmakers are calling for the University of Memphis Tigers and the University of Tennessee Vols to face each other regularly in football and men’s basketball. A Senate Joint Resolution sponsored by Sen. Brian Kelsey and Rep.…

Teacher pay raise amount questioned after Lee announcement

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's administration is acknowledging that teachers may not get big pay raises, even with the Republican's proposal to boost teacher salaries by $117 million. Finance and Administration Commissioner Stuart McWhorter told lawmakers Tuesday…

Nova Early Learning Center closed due to illness

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nova Early Learning Center has confirmed it will be closed for the rest of the week due to illness. The school will be closed Thursday, Feb. 6 through Friday, Feb. 7. Students are expected to return on…

Local business unveils a piece of Jackson history

JACKSON, Tenn. -- February 1 marked 60 years since the sit-ins at a whites'-only counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. These sit-ins sparked a movement across the nation, even in downtown Jackson. "I think…

Three educators chosen for JMCSS for Teacher of the Year award

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has announced their Teacher of the Year honorees.  Twenty-three educators have been recognized to represent their individual schools for the 2019-2020 school year, according to a news release.  Of those honorees, three…

Jackson City Council amends drug fund budget

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting was a short one. With no new agenda items, the meeting was over in 15 minutes. However, the city council did approve multiple budget…

Two schools restrict basketball game tickets

TRENTON, Tenn.-- A decision regarding a classic high school rivalry game leaves fans wondering the reasoning behind the decision. The Trenton Special School District released information on the district's Facebook page regarding Tuesday's…

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