Bolivar city leaders discuss renovations to historic Luez Theatre
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar city leaders met Monday night, discussing renovations for a staple in the community. A major makeover is on the way for the Luez Theatre. Members of…
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Lambuth planetarium provides educational fun for spring break
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's spring break for most of the Hub City, and the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus has something special for students in grades K-12. The best part is…
Correctional officer faces drug charges
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- A correctional officer is out of a job and facing drug charges after a joint operation by the Whiteville Police Department and the Tennessee Department of Correction. Investigators…
Teens charged in north Jackson auto break-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested three teenagers accused of breaking into cars in north Jackson. A neighbor said he caught them in the act and called police. "It's just…
Police say man ordered marijuana online, had it shipped through mail
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. — The United States Postal Service sifts through thousands of pieces of mail each day. Sometimes, a certain package will catch an employee's eye. "They're watching the mail,…
STAR Center's music therapy helps woman recovering from stroke
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mia Russell suffered a stroke at the age of 37, but luckily, by word of mouth, she heard of the STAR Center. "She helped me with my…
Man charged in east Jackson robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrest a suspect accused of robbing a man in east Jackson. Jamarian Jordan appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on aggravated robbery and theft counts. He is accused of…
Man charged with having gun in Lane College dorm room
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused having bringing a gun on campus at Lane College appeared Monday in Jackson City Court. Corey Brown Jr. is charged with carrying a weapon on school property.…
Police say man assaulted officer during domestic dispute
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple officers with the Jackson Police Department responded Monday morning to a domestic dispute in south Jackson. Police confirm an adult man was fighting with a relative when officers…
Authorities investigate death of Carroll Co. man
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Carroll County Sheriff's Department are currently investigating after a man's body was found in Buena Vista. Officers were called to a…
TDOT talks construction plans around the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seeing a "lane closed" sign in Jackson is almost a daily occurrence, and Monday was no different. "We're going to have one lane closed down, the inside…
Conservation groups: Logging project threatens East TN trout stream
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Conservation groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service over the approval of a logging project they say is endangering a sparkling trout stream in East Tennessee. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that the lawsuit filed…
U of M Lambuth planetarium announces upcoming public shows
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus has announced the schedule for upcoming public shows at the M.D. Anderson Planetarium. April shows at the planetarium include: - Tuesday, April 3, 5:30 p.m. - “Time-Space” - Tuesday, April 10,…
Holocaust violins now on display at Nashville library
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Violins that were once used to make music in concentration camps and ghettos during the Holocaust are now on display for free at the Nashville Public Library in Tennessee. A library news release says the Violins…
Church members honor Palm Sunday with unique performance
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — Christians around the world are celebrating palm Sunday, but one local church in West Tennessee is honoring the occasion in a unique way. Members of Holly…
