Gibson Co. sheriff seeks inmate who walked off work detail
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate who walked off work detail Wednesday afternoon. James Glen Owings, 26,…
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United Way presents $20,000 check to help prepare students for workforce
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The United Way of West Tennessee pitched in Wednesday to help prepare the next generation for work after graduation. The nonprofit presented a $20,000 check Wednesday at Arlington Elementary School, one of three schools taking part in the "Leader in…
Proposed law will allow sign language for high school credit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in Tennessee could soon learn American Sign Language and get credit for it. State lawmakers already signed off on the change. “Translators are not readily…
Humboldt man's attempted murder case heads to grand jury
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old Humboldt man appears in court Wednesday, accused of shooting and trying to kill a man visiting his home. …
FHU Rummage Sale is this week
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is once again holding their rummage sale this week. The sale is held twice a year at the National Guard Armory in Henderson, once in spring…
BREAKING: 2 dead after boat overturns near Pickwick Dam
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are dead after a boat overturned Wednesday afternoon near Pickwick Dam. The boat capsized around 1 p.m. and two people were killed…
Police seek to ID man in armed robbery of Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police ask for public input as they try to identify a man they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint. The robbery took place just before 8 a.m. Monday at Horizon, located at 340 Parkstone Place, according…
3 in custody after Brownsville police respond to shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Multiple suspects are in custody after Brownsville police responded Tuesday night to a report of gunshots. …
TVA to eliminate handguns from nuclear power plant security
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee Valley Authority security officers at nuclear power plants will soon be prohibited from carrying handguns. WRCB-TV reports that the measure will be in place throughout the system by the end of the year. TVA…
River City Farmers Market in Savannah opens mid-week for summer
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Downtown Savannah is flooded with vendors Wednesday morning at the River City Farmers Market on Savannah's Main Street. Dairy, handmade items and canned goods are just a few…
Man charged with exposing himself in women's dept. of local store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces a charge of indecent exposure after reportedly exposing himself in the women's department of a local store. Jeremy DeWayne…
JMC School Board decides future location for Whitehall Pre-K Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four months after a Pre-K learning program was forced out of its original building, a final decision is made on where it will be located permanently. "Basically…
Family shares story of hope during National Donate Life Month
JACKSON, Tenn.- In honor of National Donate Life month, one local family is sharing their story of donation and encouraging others. John Whitehead lost his daughter, Sarah Beth to meningitis back in 2005, but her memory lives on. He and…
JSCC Choral Ensemble performs at spring concert
JACKSON, Tenn.-A special performance Tuesday night by the Jackson State Community College Choral Ensemble. Made up of students from across the area, they took the stage at the McWherter Center for their…
Exchange Club awards local standout students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club honors two early achievers as standout students. At this week's meeting Tuesday, club members awarded Madison Academic Magnet High School senior Anna Cowan as their…
