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…
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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…
JPD searching for suspected thief who broke into east Jackson business
JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police need help locating a suspected thief. Officers said this person broke into the Super Lube on North Parkway, Friday night, stealing some cash from the store…
Union City police search for person who fired gun from car
UNION CITY, Tenn.-Union City police are asking for help finding the person who opened fire in a neighborhood, late Friday night. Police said around 10 p.m., witnesses saw someone in a dark Nissan, fire a gun from a car as…
Woman offers cash reward after theft from vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Missouri woman said she was the victim of a theft at the Old Hickory Mall, and now she's offering a $1,000 reward for the return of her personal…
TBI: Selmer man charged with murder in Hardin Co. homicide
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Selmer man has been charged with murder in the death of a Shiloh man earlier this year. Terry Bradford Whitaker, 39, is facing a first-degree murder charge in…
Committee meets to discuss Memphis Regional Megasite progress
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Committee members met Monday to discuss the progress of the Memphis Regional Megasite. Many county mayors were in attendance as members heard a report from the Tennessee Department of…
