State program could soon affect students with disabilities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents of students with a disability met with advisers Wednesday as a new law could change where their student gets an education. "When they enroll in this program,…
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Newly appointed Dept. of Corrections commissioner visits West Tenn.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's newest head of corrections took a tour Wednesday around West Tennessee. Newly appointed Commissioner Tony Parker toured the Jackson Board of…
THP Jackson district releases stats on holiday weekend enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol's eighth district has released the numbers for their ramped-up Fourth of July weekend enforcement. These "Operation Firecracker" stats are only for the THP's District…
Official: Corker out as possible Trump VP
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A spokesman for Republican Sen. Bob Corker says he has withdrawn his name as a possible running mate for Donald Trump. Micah Johnson confirmed the comments that the Tennessee senator made in an interview with The Washington…
Dept. of Education announces plan to award statewide testing contract
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Education has announced that the department intends to award a statewide testing contract to large-scale assessment provider Questar. Commission Candice McQueen announced Wednesday that the department plans to award Questar a contract to develop…
Bolivar man charged in 2014 car theft
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bolivar man was arrested Tuesday on charges stemming from a 2014 car theft in Henderson. Anthony Brooks, 21, is charged with…
Man arrested, charged in Brownsville beating
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- Tuesday morning turned into a bloody scene in Brownsville, after police a man broke into a home and attacked a woman. Neighbors said the attack happened after the man…
Works by local artists on display at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens came out to The Ned Tuesday night to enjoy new exhibits featuring 2 local artists. Hundreds of works were on display, including the ones called the "Funky Faces" exhibit…
Jackson police shut down three massage parlors
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police shut down three massage parlors late Tuesday afternoon, each under investigation for alleged illegal activity including prostitution. According to police, Diamond Massage on Bowling Drive is the…
Newsom enters plea in connection to 2015 murder
JACKSON, Tenn.-A guilty plea was made Tuesday in connection with a 2015 murder in west Jackson. According to the DA's office, Leslie Newsom pleaded guilty to two counts of filing a…
Fire chief says over 6,000 attended Firefighters Freedom Festival
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --Â After one of West Tennessee's biggest Fourth of July celebrations, crews spent Tuesday cleaning up. Chief Eric Turner…
Local campers get cultured at 4-H dairy class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local summer camp starts to wrap up a monthlong program to help kids learn more about dairy. "I had a lot of fun," camper Jordan Smith said. Camp-goers of…
Jackson police to add new precinct north of I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City Council members approve adding a new police precinct to north Jackson at a Tuesday meeting. City officials said traffic on the Highway 45 bypass near Carriage…
Memphis mom charged in kids' stabbing deaths taken to institute
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) --Â Authorities say a mother charged with fatally stabbing four of her children has been taken to a mental health institute after a brief court appearance. Shelby County Sheriff's Office spokesman Earle Farrell says 29-year-old Shanynthia Gardner was…
Man airlifted after crashing into building in Kenton
KENTON, Tenn. -- A man was airlifted Tuesday after striking a building with his vehicle near downtown Kenton. Police Chief Shelia Barnes said it is not yet clear what caused the…
