Public forum addresses health care in rural communities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The fate of health care in rural communities has many people talking about what needs to happen to provide better services. Researchers, state leaders and community members…
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West Tenn. libraries to get tech boost thanks to state grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee libraries will receive thousands of dollars in grant money to pay for technology upgrades. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited several local branches Wednesday…
Committee members agree on jail construction manager pick
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County gets one step closer to expanding the county jail. The Community Corrections Partnership Committee unanimously agreed Wednesday to hire Lashlee-Rich as construction manager at risk for the…
State education commissioner meets with local school leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee superintendents met Wednesday with Tennessee Education Commissioner Dr. Candice McQueen during a closed-door meeting at the STAR Center in north Jackson. Candice…
New West Tennessee Healthcare CEO talks about future
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of West Tennessee's largest employers has a new leader. James Ross is no longer the interim CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare.…
TBI Top 10 fugitive is captured
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Top 10 fugitive wanted on charges including attempted second-degree murder in East Tennessee is now in custody. David DeWayne Evans Jr., 31, was captured Wednesday afternoon, according to…
Jackson police investigate jewelry store burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police confirm they are investigating an overnight break-in at a local jeweler. Someone broke into Robert's Jewelers at 405 Vann Drive sometime between late Tuesday night and early…
THP identifies man killed in Madison Co. crash
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- A Tuesday night crash involving a tractor-trailer and a car leaves one man dead. Tony Greene, 54, of Jackson was killed in the crash that occurred around…
West TN Delta Heritage Center to host quilt exhibit
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. --Hear from an expert quilt maker and see a collection of her work. On Saturday, June 10, Teri Klassen, the author of Tennessee Delta Quiltmaking, will host a book signing. That'll start at 2:00 p.m. at the West…
New farmers' market to celebrate grand opening
MILAN, Tenn. --Celebrate the grand opening of a new place for Gibson County residents to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies. On Saturday, June 10, The Milan Farmers' Market will host a grand opening ceremony. The market is located…
Early morning crash blocked Highway 18 in both directions
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early Wednesday morning crash blocked both directions of Highway 18 north of Highway 100 in Hardeman County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The two-vehicle wreck happened at the intersection of Highway 18 and Pulliam Road…
Investigators looking into cause of late night crash in north Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Investigators are looking into what caused a fatal two-vehicle crash involving a semi and a car in north Madison County late Tuesday night. The wreck happened in the southbound lanes of Highway 45W in Three Way near Turner…
County Commissioners on board with school board joining lawsuit against the city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With an injunction hearing exactly two weeks away and with the county's budget deadline just more than three weeks away, commissioners seemed to be on board with the school…
Officers arrest two men, charged with solicitation of a minor
MARTIN, Tenn.-Martin police have arrested two men, accused of trying to have sex with minors. 31-year-old Michael Kirk of Obion County and 21-year-old Garret Austin of Martin are each charged with solicitation…
Alamo city residents could see hike in property taxes, rate increase for water, sewer
ALAMO, Tenn.-The Alamo Board of Alderman met Tuesday afternoon, passing a measure that will significantly raise taxes for those in and out of the city. During a first reading, the…
