Mother, son charged in Carroll Co. inmate escape
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A man and his mother leave together from a college campus, but the son was an inmate and authorities believe the mother helped him make an escape. Investigators believe…
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Hundreds come out for 'Hitmakers & Harleys' featuring Darryl Worley
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee tradition brings out hundreds of music lovers. Hardin County native and country music star Darryl Worley hosted his annual "Hitmakers and Harleys" benefit concert Tuesday…
JMC staff gather for 'Employee Night Out'
JACKSON, Tenn.-With Hub City students returning to school in just days, Jackson-Madison County Schools staff gathered for an Employee Night Out, Tuesday night. Dozens of employees, from teachers to bus…
Gov. Haslam presents 8 grants, announces 170 new jobs in West Tenn.
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam made his way across West Tennessee Tuesday announcing more jobs and presenting eight grants for three counties. Haslam started his day…
School officials urge parents to double-check bus routes & schedules
JACKSON, Tenn. -- District staff say Jackson-Madison County students may see a few changes to bus routes following the closure of five schools. The week before school is the…
Belk brings Mobile Mammography unit to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The BelkGives mobile mammogram screening center parked Tuesday outside Old Hickory Mall in Jackson. "Today, we are out here at Belk, the department store," mammogram technician Brynn…
Gov. Haslam hires Stephen Smith as senior policy adviser
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has named Deputy Education Commissioner Stephen Smith as his new senior adviser for policy and strategy. Smith has been in charge of policy and…
Local nonprofit celebrates anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Center for Independent Living held their annual ceremony to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The local nonprofit celebrated with…
Humboldt alderman may have order of protection violation case dropped
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A city alderman accused of violating an order of protection must go six months without contacting the alleged victim if he wants to remain free. Don Graves appeared Tuesday…
Court papers say Shiloh man stabbed to death
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Neighbors say the body of Sidney Lane Burks was found inside his mobile home on the morning of May 5. "We began investigating the death of Sidney…
Red Cross in need of blood donations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Across the state and across the country, the American Red Cross needs help. This week, organizers behind the Red Cross put out an emergency request for blood donations amid a particularly strong summer shortage. A Facebook post…
Former USJ quarterback charged in break-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two former high school athletes now face charges in a north Jackson break-in. Former University School of Jackson quarterback William…
McNairy County Commissioners vote to keep library open, pass budget
SELMER, Tenn -- A specially called meeting in McNairy County ends with the passage of a new budget and ends an argument Monday night over whether to close a local library.…
Man killed in on-the-job accident at Hardin Co. rock quarry
SAVANNAH, Tenn -- A man died on the job Monday after an on-the-job accident. It happened in Hardin County early this Monday at a local rock quarry. First responders said around 8:30…
Milan school board approves hiring new director of schools
MILAN, Tenn.-The Milan Special School District's long search for a new director ended Monday night as the board names a new leader. With one member absent, the board unanimously approved the…
