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Leroy-Somer plant in Lexington to lay off 180 employees

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Leroy-Somer manufacturing plant will reduce its workforce by 180 positions effective in June, a company spokesperson has confirmed. Company spokesperson Dave Baldridge released the following statement: Due…

U of M law school alumni hold reunion

JACKSON, Tenn.-Some of the area's top attorneys gathered for a bit of a reunion in north Jackson, Thursday night. The Dean of the University of Memphis' law school was in town…

Lane College wins grant in 'Retool Your School' initiative

JACKSON, Tenn.-A big congratulations to Lane College that has won a $50,000 grant from Home Depot's "Retool Your School" campus improvement program. Judging was based on online voting, social media activity and proposal reviews. The school has not said how…

Local library works to help children master reading

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The public library in Henry County is working to help children in their community master reading. The W.G. Rhea Public Library has inaugurated the "Read to be Ready" program for…

Hardin County recruits Junior Firefighters

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- As school lets out for summer break, Hardin County officials are hoping teens will join them as they fight fires. Hollie Broughton's son is only 16 but…

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