Planning begins for 3rd annual Blue Strong event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Plans began Thursday on the third annual "Blue Strong" event to honor law enforcement officers. A Jackson committee selected to plan the Hub City's third annual Blue Strong event…
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School leaders host Montessori program meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Parents interested in the Jackson-Madison County School System's Montessori program got their final chance Thursday to attend an information meeting. The school's principal gave a presentation on what the Montessori…
Speaker tells Women in Business gathering to 'Be Inspired'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Working women gathered Thursday in north Jackson to talk about business. Women in Business met at the Carl Grant Events Center on the campus of Union University. Those attending heard from…
Arts in Jackson highlight of leadership breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community leaders came together Thursday to recognize people making a difference in the local art community. The Jackson Arts Council hosted its 7th annual Arts Leadership Breakfast Thursday morning at the JEA training…
Dyersburg man charged with TennCare fraud by 'doctor shopping'
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is facing a TennCare fraud charge on accusations of doctor shopping for prescription drugs. William Littles, 55, is charged with four counts of fraudulently using TennCare to…
Accused gunman appears on murder charge in 2014 shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged with first-degree murder in a 2014 shooting death appeared Thursday in court. Corbyn Davis appeared in City Court for a preliminary hearing. He is…
Decatur Co. woman accused of TennCare fraud
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Decatur County woman is facing a TennCare fraud charge in nearby Henderson County related to an Adderall prescription for her son. Brandi Tillman, 35, of Parsons is accused of fraudulently…
State leaders talk West Tenn. rural economic growth
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- State leaders met with local community members Thursday to discuss economic development in rural West Tennessee. Inside the recently renovated Park Theatre in McKenzie, people from across West Tennessee…
Anti-bullying app launches in West Tenn. schools
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Several West Tennessee schools introduced a new app to students Thursday. Life in the digital age is full of texting, tweeting and posting. Some say young adults need even more protection against…
Health experts say it's not too late for flu shots
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may think it's a little late in the season for a flu shot, but health officials say that's not the case. Some health clinics are offering free flu shots. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is located on North Parkway.…
Benton County, former sheriff found not at fault in federal court case
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.- After more than three years, a federal lawsuit against Benton County, their former sheriff and more than a dozen deputies is decided, Wednesday. After almost two weeks in…
Madison Co. sheriff holds monthly community meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-A packed house Wednesday night at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in east Jackson as Sheriff John Mehr held his monthly community meeting. The sheriff said he is holding these meetings throughout…
Officers discover meth lab in Jackson motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two suspected meth makers are behind bars after causing quite a scene in North Jackson, Wednesday. Drivers along North Highland slowed as narcotics officers shut down a…
Memphis Area Transit Authority seeks millions to avoid cuts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis Area Transit Authority CEO Ron Garrison has told city officials that MATA is on the brink of collapsing and will need millions of additional dollars this summer to avoid having to make major cuts. The…
Discovery Park slide ranked best in U.S.
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- One local attraction is now officially world class. The slide at the Discovery Park of America is now ranked as one of the best on Earth. The human slide…
