NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee lawmaker says his bill to ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been detected does not include exceptions for situations involving incest or rape because he does not believe it's appropriate. Republican Rep. Micah…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Four former account representatives from nation's largest fuel retailer will serve probation for their roles in a plot to cheat trucking companies. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports ex-Pilot Flying J employees Holly Radford, Lexie Holden, Janet…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Fourteen people have applied for consideration to be appointed to the Tennessee Court of Appeals in the Western Division. The opening was created by the appointment of Brandon O. Gibson as senior adviser in the governor's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department's Patrol Division went out to serve a warrant on a wanted person Saturday afternoon. "Every night and every day they're out serving…
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.…
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…
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 -- A longstanding tax will be repealed in the upcoming state budget.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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
