Cardiac Rehab Center celebrates 40 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doctors and patients celebrated a big milestone for a local hospital Wednesday. It was the 40th anniversary for the Cardiac Rehab Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.…
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Democrats propose bill to ban shackling pregnant inmates during childbirth
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee say the General Assembly should ban shackling pregnant women in detention, particularly during childbirth. Sen. Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat from Memphis, said Tuesday she has a bill that would not only prohibit…
'Gym Tax' to be repealed in TN
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longstanding tax will be repealed in the upcoming state budget. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's office announced that he plans to repeal the "Gym Tax," which has been…
Vandalism reported at multiple local parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are multiple reports of vandalism in local parks across Jackson. According to Tony Black with the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department, three parks have been hit with graffiti…
Black History Month: Authors appreciated at local college
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting African American authors. Lane College hosted its annual black literature reading on Wednesday afternoon. Every year, the school…
South Fulton bank robbery suspects arrested in Weakley County
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two suspects in a robbery at a South Fulton bank are in custody. In a news release, the Weakley County Sheriff's Office confirmed the suspects, who they did not identify, were arrested less than an hour…
Millions of gallons of water pouring out Pickwick Lake Dam
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Due to the recent and continuing rainfall, gallons of water are gushing out by millions from Pickwick Lake Dam into the Tennessee River. "With the heavy…
American Red Cross trains local churches as volunteers
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local churches are learning how to double as disaster shelters with the help of the American Red Cross. Malesus Baptist Church is one of those shelters.…
Rotary Club of Jackson announces 'Woman of the Year'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Rotary Club hosted its 67th annual presentation for "Woman of the Year." Jackson native Cornelia Hall Tiller is known for her countless hours of service…
Local artists recognized for contributions to community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Artists from across the city of Jackson were recognized for their work on Wednesday. "We recognized the Kakky Tanner Award recipient, which went to Dr. Niles Reddick,…
Black History Month: Woman accomplishes several firsts in career
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- "My grandparents and parents started the foundation as far as Christian education," Elizabeth Saunders said. She built upon that foundation throughout her life. "My father was a…
TBI identifies bodies found in burned car in Dyer County
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified two people whose bodies were found inside a burned car in Dyer County earlier this month. The individuals have been identified as Robert Williams, 29, of Hartford, Kentucky, and…
Former Middle TN deputy charged in man's drowning death
HARTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee authorities say a former sheriff's deputy has been charged in the death of a man who drowned in the Cumberland River. News outlets cited a statement from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation that says 47-year-old…
Weather-related school schedule changes (Wednesday, Feb. 20)
Some West Tennessee schools have announced schedule changes due to localized flooding. Below is a list of schools that have announced changes. Decatur County Schools closed Wednesday Hardin County Schools dismissing at 1 p.m. Wednesday McNairy County Schools dismissing…
Nurse charged in fatal drug-swap error pleads not guilty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee nurse charged with reckless homicide after a medication error killed a patient has pleaded not guilty. The Nashville courtroom on Wednesday was packed with nurses in scrubs who came to support RaDonda Vaught during…
