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Curtis Watson appears in court for arraignment

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. --Wednesday afternoon, Curtis Watson made his first appearance at the Lauderdale County Justice Center for his arraignment. Watson is accused of killing Tennessee Department of Correction administrator Debra Johnson on August…

JMCSS receives improved progress report

JACKSON, Tenn.-- At the end of every school year, Jackson-Madison County students take assessment exams. This year's report shows several improvements made in math, English and language arts. Jackson-Madison County Interim Superintendent Ray…

What's New Wednesday: Golden Years Adult Daycare

Golden Years Adult Daycare on Carriage House Drive in North Jackson is where senior citizens can do activities that help with mobility, cognitive, and speaking skills, but it isn't a nursing home. "This is a place…

Crockett County property assessor charged with assault

ALAMO, Tenn. -- Alamo police have confirmed the Crockett County property assessor was arrested Wednesday and charged with assault. Police say officers with the Alamo Police Department and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office…

Four gas stations punished for underage sales

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were a wide range of excuses at Wednesday's Beer Board meeting explaining how alcohol was sold to minors. The owner of Southside Express Valero says it was his wife…

JMCSS scores improve during 2018-2019 testing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says the 2018-2019 TN Ready test scores show continued progress for the second year. In a news release Wednesday, district leaders say JMCSS improved in the majority of grades and subjects. The…

3 Weakley County schools receive reward status

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three Weakley County schools have received "Reward" status after district scores were released Tuesday. The district announced the status, as well as the district's recognition as an "advancing system," Wednesday in a news release. The Tennessee…

UPDATE: Decatur County Sheriff's Office apprehends suspect

UPDATE: Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd confirmed that Billie Joe Cruse was taken into custody at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Cruse was taken to the hospital afterwards. Byrd credits the Henry County bloodhounds with helping in the search. EARLIER STORY:…

Indicted medical professionals return to court

JACKSON, Tenn.-- In April, a dozen medical professionals were indicted on various drug conspiracy charges. On Wednesday morning, local nurse practitioner Britney Petway, her supervising physician Dr. Charles Alston and Dr. Andrew…

Henderson County homeowners could face higher property taxes

LEXINGTON, Tenn.-- Deputy Comptroller Jason Mumpower said the property tax in Henderson county is inaccurate, 40 percent of the records are incorrect, which is why the county called for the property assessment. Tuesday evening, Mumpower presented information from the assessment…

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