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Sheriff's office confirms body found after Sunday fire

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a body was found Wednesday after a fire on Whitlock Road on Sunday. Investigators say human remains believed to be the homeowner, Charles Garfinkel, were found in the home.…

Person of interest sought in thefts from liquor store

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a person of interest involved in a theft at a local liquor store. According to a news release, the thefts were reported at Midtown Wine and Spirits on…

Education Vision Committee holds first meeting of the year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Education Vision Committee meeting held Tuesday included a continued discussion of agenda items from Monday's work session meeting. Interim Superintendent Ray Washington briefed members about the timeline for the…

TDEC raises awareness about radon, offers test kits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is raising awareness of the dangers of radon gas. Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed January as Radon Action Month. Radon is the second…

12-year-old becomes mayor for a day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 12-year-old's good deed put him in a very high position Tuesday. Last month, Taeshon Curry shopped with a cop through the local Boys and Girls Club. Instead of picking out presents for himself, he bought gifts…

Man sentenced to six years in 4-year-old's death

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man convicted of killing a toddler in November appeared back in court for his sentencing. Darwin Reid was convicted in November of criminally negligent homicide and child abuse and…

Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at air base

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran has struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general. Iranian state TV says Tehran fired a series of surface-to-surface missiles at an Iraqi air base housing U.S. troops and…

City council discusses 2019 audit, committee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Tuesday's city council meeting, certified public accountant Matt Wood discussed last year's audit for the City of Jackson. "We had multiple findings. Most of them dealt with our…

Selmer Head Start application period opens Jan. 15

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Selmer Head Start will be accepting applications for pre-registration next week for the 2020-2021 school year. Pre-registration for 3 and 4-year-old children will be held at the Selmer Head Start Center at 705 Industrial Park…

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