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Man arrested after 2 Martin schools placed on lockdown

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after a brief scare Wednesday morning that put two Martin schools on lockdown.   Dustin Glisson, 36, of Martin was arrested after police responded around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to a report of…

TN lottery chief elected president of World Lottery Association

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The head of Tennessee's lottery has been elected president of the World Lottery Association. The Tennessee lottery said its president and CEO, Rebecca P. Hargrove, is the first female president of the global organization. It includes…

Budget committee discusses school system finances

JACKSON, Tenn.--Budget committee members evaluate the Jackson-Madison County School system finances to prepare for the upcoming year. In Tuesday night's meeting, the committee discussed choosing a vendor for new buses…

'SpongeBob' creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "SpongeBob SquarePants" creator Stephen Hillenburg has died at age 57. Nickelodeon says Hillenburg died Monday of Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as ALS. Hillenburg conceived, wrote, produced and directed the…

Lifeline Blood Services 'dangerously low' on all types

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is issuing an emergency plea for blood donors. Lifeline says the blood supply is currently dangerously low on all types. All eligible blood donors are urged to give blood this week. Donors can give…

Health departments to offer free flu shots Dec. 5

JACKSON, Tenn. -- County health departments across the state will offer free flu shots during an upcoming event. Free flu shots will be available to everyone on Dec. 5. You do not need an appointment to get the flu shot…

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