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Decatur Co. student suspended after threats

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd has confirmed a student has been suspended after making threats directed at other students. Byrd said deputies were at Decatur County schools Tuesday as a precaution after the student sent a…

Police investigate shots fired in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have confirmed a report of shots fired Monday night in an east Jackson neighborhood. No injuries were reported. Police confirmed they received the call shortly before 7 p.m. and officers responded to 216 Roosevelt Parkway, near…

Panel says MTSU can't strip Confederate name from hall

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee panel has voted against letting Middle Tennessee State University strip the name of a Confederate general from one of its buildings. According to The Tennessean, the Tennessee Historical Commission on Friday denied the request…

New US marshal confirmed for East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A new U.S. marshal has been confirmed for East Tennessee. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports he is David Jolley, a longtime law enforcement officer who has some experience as marshal. He served as U.S. marshal for…

St. Jude hospital announces plans for research center

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has announced plans to build a $412 million advanced research center. The project unveiled Monday is a key part of a $1 billion capital expansion at the Tennessee hospital known for…

Milan police ID man killed in Friday night shooting

MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police have identified the man killed Friday night in a shooting at Heritage Villas apartments. Police Chief Bobby Sellers confirms 33-year-old Brandon Emerson, of Atwood, was killed during what investigators believe was a robbery. Police responded…

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