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…
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…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Fire Department is investigating after a fire at a radio station Tuesday night. Officials say the fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. on Lonesome Pine Road near Harbert Hills Academy. The fire started…
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:…
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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Congressman David Kustoff hosted an industry roundabout in Jackson Tuesday. At the Co, Kustoff met industry leaders from Jackson and Madison County. They discussed the state of the economy and the positive…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Exchange Club heard a presentation on an important topic for everyone. Jackson Police Department Capt. Jeff Shepard spoke to club members at their lunch meeting about suicide. According to Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For two months, Jackson Christian has been working on the newest addition to the football field, the Ryder Lewis entrance. "The Lewis family has been just an incredible part of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's heat index reached 115 degrees. Some West Tennesseans were still out in the heat exercising. "I play ball for about 30 to 45 minutes and take a 5- to…
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Humane Society is trying to make sure residents can afford to spay or neuter their pets. Thanks to a new grant, the state is helping in that goal. "This particular grant is called the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side and South Side high schools are hoping their new stadiums make the cut for this season. "It's coming along slowly but surely," South Side Head Coach Tyler Reeder said. South Side's new football stadium is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee won't stop Thursday's execution of an inmate who says his accomplice was the one who fatally stabbed a mother and daughter in 1986. Lee said in a statement Tuesday he won't intervene…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson man is sentenced to serve 20 years after pleading guilty to possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, aggravated assault, and possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. The District Attorney's office…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bolivar woman is in custody following a car chase Tuesday afternoon in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed 48-year-old Tess Martin led deputies on a high-speed chase around 12:45 p.m. after deputies attempted…
