NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Haslam has announced that more than 10,000 adults have applied to Tennessee Reconnect, the state's new program that allows adults, no matter their age, to go to community college or technical schools tuition-free. Haslam…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A member of the Gangster Disciples from Jackson pleaded guilty to conspiracy and weapons charges. Tommy Champion Jr., 29, known as "Duct Tape," pleaded guilty last week in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill that would allow seven-day liquor and wine sales, despite opposition from religious conservatives. If signed by the governor, liquor stores would be able to open for business on Sunday…
JACKSON, Tenn -- School and county leaders met Tuesday night, ahead of this week's school board meeting. The Education Vision Committee, made up of Madison County commissioners and school board members, are…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn..-The next mayor of Brownsville is in for a substantial pay hike. This comes after the Brownsville Board of Alderman approved the mayor's salary increase from $75,000 a year to $85,000.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students met with Madison County commissioners Tuesday after sending a letter voicing concerns about school funding. "I asked where are you going to get the money and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Board of Parole, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Correction and the Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction are marking 10 years of ceremonies honoring crime…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After President Donald Trump's announcement of proposed tariffs on steel and other imports, China says they may impose tariffs on several U.S. imports. "When they announced…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program, better known as WRAP, partnered Tuesday with the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library to help spread awareness for sexual assault victims. April is Sexual Assault Awareness…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "It's about veterans helping veterans," Frederick Smith, the Mobile Vet Center technician, said. The Mobile Vet Center, which provides resources for veterans, is touring all of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Engineering Department for the city of Jackson wants to notify motorists that the traffic signals at North Highland Avenue and Deaderick Street have been removed to begin construction for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Attention all theater lovers — the glass slipper may be the perfect fit for you! A local theater is casting auditions for a children's favorite. The Jackson Children and Teen Theatre's auditions for "Cinderella" will take place April…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Another candidate has announced they will run for Madison County Commission. Almeta Ellis announced Tuesday that she will run for Madison County Commission District Four Position One. In a news release, Ellis said she is ready to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early voting for the Madison County local Republican and Democratic primaries will begin Wednesday and will continue through April 26. The early voting site will be at the Madison…
UPDATE: A person of interest is now in custody in a Tuesday afternoon shooting near Gibson. Jaycent Cox has turned himself in to the Humboldt Police Department, according to the Gibson…
