Program for youth in need now available in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A new service is available in Hardin County for youth needing help providing for themselves. "We sit down with them first and discuss their goals, and we…
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Local leaders try life of poverty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders got a glimpse of what it is like to live in poverty on Wednesday during an exercise designed to show the hard choices low income residents face.…
Gov. Haslam urges parents of HS seniors to get ahead on FAFSA
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam has a request for Tennessee parents — help your soon-to-be college student start the FAFSA process ASAP. To qualify for as much financial aid as your future college student can receive, it's best to fill out the…
3 Jackson juveniles charged in string of Medina thefts
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three juveniles from Jackson are facing multiple charges after an investigation by Medina police into a recent string of thefts. The investigation involves thefts of a car, handguns,…
Police search for suspects in Walgreens burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police investigate a burglary in North Jackson. Officers said it happened around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday at Walgreens at Oil Well and Walker Road. Police said they're searching for three suspects who took off on foot. They said…
Jackson police investigate late night armed robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. --Police investigate a robbery in north Jackson. Officers say it happened around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday at Dairy Queen on North Highland Ave. Police say two black men robbed the store with a handgun, got away with cash, and…
Case of Lexington man, accused of child rape bound over to grand jury
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.-A Henderson county grand jury will decide if a Lexington man will be tried on counts of raping a young girl. Court records show that Grady Alton Vest has…
Mother claims excessive force from school officer at Liberty Tech High School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new school year for a transfer student takes an ugly turn. Shayla Porter said an incident at Liberty Tech High School went from bad to worse…
JMC Education Vision committee talks building options
JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson-Madison County Education Vision committee met Tuesday night, talking about options for the buildings closed as part of "Vision 2020." The school board members and county commissioners talked…
Witnesses take stand in first day of cold-case murder trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 2014 murder case that seemingly went cold until charges were filed earlier this year heats up in court Tuesday with the first day of witness testimony.…
Sorority schools students on voter registration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Honoring National Voter Registration Day, one group made the push Tuesday to get younger voters ready for the November election. At Madison Academic High School, Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted a push for…
Hearing reset for former church intern facing solicitation charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Englewood Baptist Church intern and Union University student returned to court Tuesday on charges of solicitation of a minor. Heath Ransom's…
Man pleads not guilty in deadly Decatur Co. pontoon boat crash
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man facing eight counts in the death of another man in a summer boating accident appeared Tuesday in court. Marcus…
New hearing set for Milan dentist facing prescription drug fraud charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An attorney for a local dentist facing prescription drug fraud charges told a judge Tuesday that his client is undergoing an evaluation to determine whether he needs rehab.…
Police: Clown sighting leads to lockdown at Dyersburg school
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police say a clown sighting near a playground sent a Dyersburg school into lockdown Tuesday afternoon. Capt. Mark Moody said the Dyersburg Police Department responded…
