JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announced Tuesday their recognition of 23 outstanding educators. One was chosen from each of the district’s schools by a panel of fellow educators and co-workers, according to a release from the school…
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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration for the pre-kindergarten program of the Jackson-Madison County School System is officially under way. The registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 20, and ends May 23. To qualify for consideration…
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…
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…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police are searching for answers after two shootings over the weekend happened only hours apart. Police confirm the violent weekend ended with an 8-year-old boy…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families in the Hub City came together Monday evening at Asia Garden restaurant to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Owners with the restaurant welcomed several families who have…
JACKSON, Tenn. — As Jackson police investigate the second deadly shooting within 24 hours, residents are left dealing with the shock. "We have too much violence in our city. Our teens need help, we need help," Junetta Tate said. It's a…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- With the rain we can expect to see later this week, flooding is going to be a main concern. Severe Weather and Flood Preparedness Week starts Sunday…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- ComeUnity Cafe founder Amy Crenshaw hosted the cafe's third "Lunch and Learn" Monday, teaching residents about raising backyard chickens. Crenshaw says she and her staff believe in as much…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every year around the Chinese New Year, the West Tennessee Adopted Families group comes to Asia Garden restaurant for a night of fellowship and good times. About 45 children,…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- High school juniors and seniors visited the University of Tennessee at Martin Monday for a test flight. "This is the chance for students to see the academic side of…
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, 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…
