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…
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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…
Jackson nurse practitioner jailed in Memphis on assault charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nurse practitioner is jailed in Memphis on an assault charge, according to his attorney. Jeff Young, 43, was booked…
Milan police warn online shoppers about gift card scam
MILAN, Tenn. -- Authorities are warning online shoppers about the latest internet scam. The Federal Trade Commission along with Milan police are asking residents to watch out for an Amazon gift card scam. Scammers are posing as sellers and asking unsuspecting…
State Legislature convenes to discuss Tennessee's future
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee representatives came together Wednesday to discuss important state issues being brought to the table in Nashville. Lawmakers say one of the main issues under discussion…
Opening of South Gibson County Elementary delayed
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Bad weather and waiting for state permits has officially delayed the opening of South Gibson County Elementary in Medina. Construction of the $17.9 million facility…
Morgan Fuller, who shared her cancer battle and faith, passes away at 17
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A young woman and Huntingdon High School student who publicly shared her journey through cancer treatments has died. Morgan Fuller passed away Wednesday morning. She…
DEA raids north Jackson medical clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Drug Enforcement Agency is executing search warrants at a medical clinic in north Jackson as well as at a local practitioner's residence. There is…
Congressmen request hearing after deadly school bus crashes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Three congressmen are requesting a hearing on school bus safety after deadly crashes in Maryland and Tennessee. In Wednesday's letter, Democratic Maryland Congressmen Elijah Cummings and Republican John Duncan and Democrat Steve Cohen of Tennessee requested…
TBI investigates deadly officer-involved shooting in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents are investigating what led to an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night in Henderson County. According to a release, two deputies from…
Whitehall Pre-K Learning Center moves to Nova building, New start date
JACKSON, Tenn -- An update on a Pre-K school damaged by hail and suffered what the superintendent calls catastrophic damage. "We're going to move everything from Whitehall," Superintendent Verna Ruffin said. Tuesday,…
Henry Co. Sheriff's Office to host annual 'Deputies for the Hungry' giveaway
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Calling all deer and duck hunters! If you're looking to give back to a great cause, the Henry County Sheriff's Office is hosting their annual "Deputies for the…
