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Bills die as Tennessee Statehouse gets closer to adjournment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A handful of high-profile proposals in Tennessee are being spiked as state lawmakers slowly inch closer to adjourning their legislative session for the year. On Tuesday, Republican members on a Senate panel rejected a resolution seeking…
Woman reportedly tried to run over ex-husband before deadly shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police now say a woman accused of fatally shooting her husband at their west Jackson home tried to run him over prior to his death. Bradi Baker, 60, appeared Wednesday morning in Jackson City Court on one…
Fetal heartbeat bill stalls in Tennessee Senate committee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Legislation banning abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected has stalled in Tennessee. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday agreed to review the issue further over the summer and take it up next year instead. The…
Local nonprofit wins the 'Good Neighbor' award
JACKSON, Tenn.--Since the passing of a beloved TV star, the local PBS station wanted to honor his memory with the first 'Good Neighbor' Award event. "Last year, 2018 was the 50th…
Local university raises awareness of mental illness stigmas with a 5k glow run
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local university is putting its best foot forward for a good cause. The school of social work at Union University hosted their 3rd annual 5k Glow Run, Tuesday…
Education Vision Committee meets, discusses issues related to upcoming school board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Education Vision Committee met Tuesday to discuss an upcoming budget and vote. The committee is a part of the Jackson-Madison County School Board. The topics regarding the budget included the amount of SRO's, facility upgrades, and more. School…
Two crashes slow down traffic in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Officers with the Jackson Police Department blocked off Whitehall Street due to a car accident Tuesday. Wood pallets covered the roads as workers cleaned the scene. Police are still investigating and have not released how many people were involved…
Jefferson Award: Bobbie Boroughs
Bobbie Boroughs guides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. "A lot of times they have sensory issues and it helps with muscles," says Boroughs. Boroughs created Sheltering…
TDOT urges motorists to 'drive like you work here'
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- All week long, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is celebrating National Work Zone Awareness Week. This year's theme is "drive like you work here." "Outside, on the highways, that's our office," TDOT Community Relations Officer Nichole…
Jackson Exchange Club selects 'Exchangite of the Year'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club selected one of its members to be recognized with the "Exchangite of the Year Award." President-elect of the club, Ron Whisenant, detailed what they look for when choosing who receives the award. "We…
Local realtor says Jackson is in seller's market
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you are looking to buy a house in West Tennessee, you had better start looking now. "There are a limited number of houses on the market," Jodie Parrish, a local realtor, said. "There are more buyers than…
Milan Police Department to hold Citizens Police Academy
MILAN, Tenn. -- Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer? Now you could have the chance to go through some of the same training they get. "The Citizens Police Academy is a nine-week course that…
Man charged after high-speed car chase in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina police have identified the man who led officers with the Medina Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol and Jackson Police Department on a high-speed car chase last week. Police say the suspect, 29-year-old Darius Cross, of…
