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What does it take to close a school for illness?

UPDATE: Director of Schools Michael Davis announced Wednesday afternoon that Hardin County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday, February 7-8, due to illnesses. Earlier story: HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Across West Tennessee, schools districts are calling off class not…

Martin woman arrested in theft of pickup truck

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A woman has been arrested in Stewart County after she was reportedly found driving a pickup truck stolen out of Martin. Jennifer Murphy, 35, of Martin was found driving the truck shortly after 12 a.m. Wednesday, according…

6 now arrested in man's hanging death in Middle TN

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (AP) -- Two more people have been arrested in the death of a Middle Tennessee man found shot and hanging from a tree. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported Monday that Jamie Wilson Holland is charged with kidnapping…

A mother and daughter arrested at a middle school, speak out

JACKSON, Tenn.--"I just want to really pick up my family and just leave," said Arlene Pugh, parent at North Parkway Middle School. According to court documents, Arlene Pugh faces charges of disorderly conduct and simple assault after an incident at…

Group hosts search-and-rescue training session

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A group trained Tuesday to help search-and-rescue teams be better equipped for life-saving scenarios. A group called Strategic Self Reliance and Defense, which consists of first…

Local law enforcement campaign for seat belt safety

JACKSON, Tenn. --  SAFE, which stands for "Seatbelts Are For Everyone," is something the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office are campaigning for together. "The SAFE program is designed…

USJ closed remainder of week due to illnesses

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson will be closed the rest of the week due to high numbers of illnesses. School officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the school will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 6-8.

Weakley Co. authorities capture South Carolina fugitive

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted on charges including attempted murder in South Carolina was captured Tuesday morning near Dresden. Nathaniel Isiah Roberts, 20, was taken into custody after the 911 center in Dresden got a call that he…

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