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Public speaks out over Dr. Brent Lay's JMCSS proposals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "This whole charade has done nothing but delay, delay, delay," said one Jackson-Madison County parent during Tuesday's long-range planning committee meeting. The meeting stirred up quite a crowd to hear…

Organizers prepare for this year's 731Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A unique event now in its fifth year will celebrate the city of Jackson and West Tennessee. "We started 731Day about four years ago when we had the revelation that 731…

Local schools focus on bus safety

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Last year, across the country, at least five children were killed at bus stop accidents. Local officials want to make sure the number goes down to zero. "We usually try to pick up students on the…

Lee Greenwood to play free concert at Shiloh

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park and Hardin County will host Grammy winner Lee Greenwood for a special birthday celebration. Greenwood, best known for his patriotic hit "God Bless the USA," will perform on the battlefield Saturday, August…

US Rep. Kustoff says he won't run for open Senate seat

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee U.S. Rep. David Kustoff says he won't run for an open Senate seat next year after previously hinting he was considering jumping into the competitive race. Kustoff tweeted last week that he and his wife…

UPDATE: Second victim killed in Walmart shooting named

UPDATE: SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (AP) -- A Mississippi coroner has identified the second person killed in a shooting at a Mississippi Walmart. DeSoto County Coroner Joshua Pounders says 38-year-old Anthony Brown of Olive Branch died of an apparent gunshot wound Tuesday…

City of Martin clears way for new $7M library

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The C.E. Weldon Public Library in Martin has officially outgrown its shelves. "I am finding that the library is being used more than ever," Director Roberta Peacock said. Now she's…

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