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Auto mechanics warn of pothole damage to vehicles

JACKSON, Tenn. -- When the rubber meets the road after the snow has come and gone, local tire shops see an increase in customers. Auto mechanics said they expect a higher…

Championship Bull Riding rodeo is this weekend in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers have an action-packed weekend planned at Oman Arena as dozens of bull riders will mount up Friday and Saturday night. Crews work Friday afternoon at…

Police say man stole Yeti coolers, chainsaws from Jackson stores

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a felony theft charge after police say he stole over $1,000 worth of items from two stores before being confronted by police at a restaurant. Michael…

Tennessee lawmaker: No food stamps for candy, sodas

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced legislation seeking to ban the use of food stamps to buy items without nutritional value. Republican Rep. Sheila Butt of Columbia says banned items would be those high in calories, sugar…

Accused gunman charged with attempted murder in Milan shooting

MILAN, Tenn. — An accused gunman is charged with attempted murder in a Thursday afternoon shooting that injured a woman in Milan.

Tennessee lawmakers face Feb. 9 deadline to file bills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee lawmakers have until Feb. 9 to file legislation they want to have considered during this year's legislative session. The House and Senate on Thursday completed their organizational sessions that involved electing the speakers, assigning committees…

Ruffin among 5 finalists for school superintendent in Huntsville, Ala.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Outgoing Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin is being considered for the position of superintendent of the Huntsville, Ala., City Schools, according to the school system's website.…

Madison County commissioners prepare for Tuesday's meeting

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn-- Thursday, Madison County Commissioners met in preparation for Tuesday's January meeting. "Primarily the firing range and the resolutions been re-worked that were tabled last month," Chairman Gary Deaton…

Education Vision Committee discusses fate of Beech Bluff Elementary building

JACKSON, Tenn.- The Education Vision Committee continues to discuss the fate of a vacant Madison County school building. The committee is made up of school board members and county commissioners. One…

Local leaders discuss new 'Day Reporting Center' corrections program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new rehabilitation program may be added to the Madison County jail by the end of the year. State commissioners and local leaders came together Thursday to…

Accused gunmen in unrelated Jackson shootings appear in court

JACKSON, Tenn. — Two accused gunmen facing attempted first-degree murder charges appeared Thursday afternoon in Jackson City Court to learn their fate is now in the hands of the grand…

New Tennessee House rule requires lawmaker travel disclosure

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The state House has adopted a new ethics rule that requires lawmakers to disclose any expense-paid travel out of the state that is valued at more than $100. The Tennessee General Assembly has long posted the…

Micro-development intended to help startups in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new development in downtown Jackson will help local entrepreneurs. Just a block away from the Farmers Market sits a small, empty lot with big potential. "Some other…

Officials ID man killed in house fire near Bemis

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire officials have released the identity of a man killed in a recent house fire near Bemis. Jean W. Parker, 88, was killed in the early Monday…