NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Top education officials say they are preparing to implement Tennessee's newly enacted voucher law a full year ahead of schedule while unveiling key requirements surrounding the closely-watched program. Earlier this year, Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A suspect is in custody after multiple agencies responded Friday morning to a Humboldt home. Investigators learned that a wanted person was at a home on Maple Circle, according to officials with the 28th Judicial District West…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg attorney and another man are charged with extortion after an investigation by the Dyer County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Kelly Law…
UPDATE: According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Jerri Stewart, 40, was found safe Sunday afternoon. See the updated story here. Earlier story: HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A family is searching for a woman last seen Sunday in Hardin County.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The family of rock star Eddie Money says he has died at 70. Money died Friday. The husky-voiced, blue collar performer was known for such hits as "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Take Me Home Tonight."…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Educational leaders from across West Tennessee are meeting to discuss issues affecting local school systems. Every year in September the Tennessee School Boards Association holds meetings across Tennessee to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends enjoyed music and fun for a local annual fundraiser. It's all for the Annual Salt and Light Benefit Banquet to support the work of Area Relief…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of the Madison County Commission's Agenda Review Committee met Thursday night. The committee touched on several topics that will be covered in the upcoming commission meeting. Madison County Budget Chairman Doug Stephenson touched on what…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- It was a special day for kids at a local elementary school. Students at East Elementary School in Humboldt had some special guests for lunch Thursday: their grandparents. But for those students whose grandparents couldn't make it,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman says she was targeted by a scam and wants to warn others. Chelsea Smith says she heard about a job opportunity on Facebook Marketplace and looked…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Farmers in West Tennessee had a chance to meet with experts about a crop growing in popularity. Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee Ag Extension Center hosted a seven-hour workshop…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university is celebrating record enrollment and other achievements after 150 years. This is a big year for Freed-Hardeman University. "We had an institutional high enrollment this year of 2,117…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Engineering Department is installing new LED traffic lights throughout downtown Jackson. "We hope that with adding the back plates, they become more visible," said Kris Gordon,…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department has been made aware of a phone scam using their Shop with a Cop program to collect money from local residents. Lt. Nick Glenn…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that a lawsuit against opioid makers can move forward, overturning a lower court that had dismissed the claims. At issue is whether Tennessee's Drug Dealer Liability Act applies to…
