State lawmakers consider arming teachers, school staff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers consider allowing teachers and staff to carry guns at schools in Tennessee. Parents have mixed opinions about it. "No ma'am," Christopher Boyd, a parent, said.…
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Local churches take part in Holy Week celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church is honored to host one of a series of services dedicated to the celebration of Easter. Englewood Baptist Church hosted one of many services Tuesday…
BREAKING: West TN Healthcare to purchase Tennova Healthcare facilities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has approved a resolution to buy Tennova Healthcare facilities in West Tennessee. The West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees approved the resolution during a Tuesday evening…
Big changes coming from Henderson Arts Commission
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Arts Commission is hosting four main events this year. They are changing it up after attendance has fallen in the past few years at the…
Great Smoky Mountains park hosting bear research conference
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- Researchers from around the world are meeting in Tennessee for a conference about how humans and bears can safely coexist. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting the Fifth International Human-Bear…
TWRA confirms alligator sightings in West Tennessee
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A recent sighting of a seven-foot alligator is one of several confirmed alligator sightings in Southwest Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The TWRA shared…
Sen. Alexander 'not a big fan' of arming teachers at school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander says he's "not a big fan" of arming teachers at school, saying they have their hands full without carrying guns. Alexander told reporters Monday he thinks teachers ought to teach and…
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…
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.…
