Milan police taking donations for Winter Coat Drive
MILAN, Tenn. -- With fall weather on the horizon, a Milan police dispatcher had the idea to collect winter coats for school kids in need. The Milan Police Department is hosting…
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Tennessee Promise sees record applicants; Gov. Haslam calls for mentors
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam announced Wednesday that the Volunteer State has received a record number of Tennessee Promise applicants. In turn, he is calling for mentors. Nov. 1 marked the deadline for the state program which provides high school…
McKenzie residents to vote on liquor referendum
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- With the election less than a week away, McKenzie residents will have a chance to vote on a referendum that would allow restaurants to sell liquor. The…
Woman charged with stabbing husband during domestic dispute
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman faces a charge of reckless aggravated assault after police say she stabbed her husband in the chest during a domestic dispute. …
Early voting in Tenn. ends Thursday
MADISO N COUNTY, Tenn. -- Voters only have one more day to cast an early ballot in Tennessee for the Nov. 8 election. The two-week early voting period ends Thursday. In Madison County,…
Henderson voters to decide on alcohol referendum
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Voters in the city of Henderson have an additional referendum on their election ballots — whether to allow stores to sell alcohol in the city. "There are…
Agencies talk officer safety in wake of violence against law enforcement
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A gunman shot and killed two Iowa police officers Wednesday in an ambush-style attack, according to police. Local law enforcement said they are taking steps to…
Results in for first-ever statewide Tenn. Student Mock Election; Trump declared winner
NASHVILLE -- The results are in for the first-ever statewide Student Mock Election, and a majority of students voted for Donald Trump as their choice for the next president. A total…
Miss UT Martin/Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant rescheduled
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The combined Miss UT Martin/Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant has been rescheduled. Previously scheduled for Nov. 5, the pageant now will be held Nov. 13, according to a release from the University of Tennessee at Martin.…
School leaders hold Family Life curriculum meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson-Madison County parents had the chance to voice their opinions about the district's family life curriculum. The public forum is a requirement by the state of Tennessee. Tuesday, no parents…
JMCSS continues search for next superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn -- The first step in passing the baton of leadership in the Jackson-Madison County School System. "It's really important finding the right leader for our district," Board Chair Bob…
'The Amp' in the running for grant to bring more free concerts to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.- You can help bring more free concerts to 'The Amp' in downtown Jackson, by simply casting a vote online. 'The Amp' is in the running for a $25,000 grant, aimed at expanding live music in the city next…
Dry weather helps some farmers, hinders others
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The dry weather in West Tennessee is affecting farmers this season. For some it's been a good thing, but for others — not so much. The dry weather…
Humboldt police investigate overnight shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are investigating an overnight shooting that injured one person. Authorities tell us a 36-year-old was shot in the leg on North Avenue. However, they are not looking for any suspects at this time and believe only one person…
Third suspect in Toone double homicide appears in court
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A third person accused in the shooting deaths of a father and his 13-year-old son in Toone faced a judge Tuesday after being extradited from Mississippi. Damein Hamer was officially charged Tuesday in Hardeman County as family of the…
