Obion County Fair to attract thousands this week
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A tradition since the 1930s is back in swing, kicking off fair season for West Tennessee. "The Obion County Fair is the single largest event in…
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Gränges completes purchase of Huntingdon aluminum plant
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- It was smiles all around on Wednesday afternoon in Huntingdon with Gränges AB bringing more than 500 years of history in the aluminum industry to West Tennessee. "Indeed…
Freed-Hardeman University rings in 148th year
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students enter into a new year on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University, now seeing its 148th year. Keith Mattix, a freshman computer science major from Memphis, was…
Court official in Ohio summit to combine anti-drug forces
CINCINNATI (AP) - State Supreme Court justices and other high-ranking officials are trying to coordinate efforts to battle the drug abuse epidemic at a judicial summit involving some of the hardest-hit U.S. states. Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor has opened…
In some US schools, resistance to ending corporal punishment
The message from the U.S. Education Department to schools has been to work toward positive school climates and less punitive approaches to school discipline. While much of the focus has been on reducing suspensions, another punishment is regularly debated -…
Tennessee approves health insurance rate hikes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials have approved rate increases requested by health insurers offering exchange plans under the Affordable Care Act. Local news organizations report that rates are expected to increase next year by an average of 62 percent…
Haslam hopes to avoid special session drunken driving law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is hoping to avoid having to call a special legislative session within the next five weeks to avoid losing $60 million in federal road funding. But the Republican governor says he needs…
Coal towns hit by layoffs to get job grants from US gov't
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - U.S. communities hard hit by coal industry layoffs in eight Appalachian states and Texas are being promised more than 3,000 jobs in several industries through a multimillion-dollar federal grant. Officials for the Appalachian Regional Commission and…
Update: 2 in custody in north Jackson gas station robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say two people are in custody in connection with a Tuesday evening robbery at a north Jackson gas station. The two subjects are in custody and will be arraigned at 8 a.m. Thursday in Jackson City…
TBI: Woman charged with attempted murder in Crockett Co. shooting
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bells woman is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge in the recent shooting of a man in Friendship. Katie…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office shares new top 10 most wanted list
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday unveiled the department's first-ever "top ten" most wanted list. "Everybody across the country has top 10, we decided we'd…
Hotel treats Jackson police on National Waffle Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hotel celebrates National Waffle Day by recognizing Jackson police officers for their service. Comfort Suites served up hot waffles Wednesday morning for members of…
Man accused of sexual battery at south Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a sexual battery charge on accusations of inappropriately touching a woman at a south Jackson park. Billie Lancaster,…
Haywood Co. budget committee looks for way to balance budget
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.- Haywood County leaders met again, after a proposed tax hike failed to pass Monday night. The county commission's budget committee met for more than three hours, Tuesday night…
Northeast Jackson gas station robbed, police search for suspect
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police need help finding the man who robbed a gas station in northeast Jackson, Tuesday night, getting away with cash. It happened at the Exxon on Kenworth Boulevard, just before…
