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4 Shelby County Jailers Sentenced in Pill Scheme

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Prosecutors say four former sheriff's employees have been sentenced to federal prison in a scheme to smuggle what they thought were OxyContin pills in the Shelby County Jail. Media outlets report U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton…

JMCSS hosts parent information meetings

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Saturday morning, the Jackson-Madison County School System hosted the first of many parent information meetings. Parents and their students filled the auditorium at Jackson State to learn more about middle…

Mardi Gras parades through downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning, kids in Jackson got to shut down parts of downtown for a Mardi Gras celebration. Thanks to Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, kids and their parents were able to…

Union's Edge program kicks off a new semester

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special get-together for the Edge program at Union University helped kick off the second semester of the program. Edge students, along with their mentors and parents made…

New "PhaZZers" save sheriff's office thousands

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in weapons for Madison County deputies is expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars. The department is replacing their tasers with a generic brand, which they…

Dozens gather to march against crime in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of concerned citizens gathered in east Jackson Friday to march against crime. The group of men, women and children formed a prayer circle before their march through the East Pointe Apartment Complex. Organizers said the goal is to…

Debut of stars kicks off masquerade ball

JACKSON, Tenn.-It was a debut of stars Friday night at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. Two special needs children walked the red carpet ahead of Saturday night's Masquerade Ball…

THP increasing patrols for Super Bowl weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is teaming up this weekend to keep drivers safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Across the state last year, six Tennesseans lost their lives, five due to drunken driving…

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