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Gov. Haslam Appoints West Tennesseans to Boards and Commissions

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced the appointments of 116 Tennesseans to 39 boards and commissions. Many of the appointments are West Tennesseans. Below are the committees locals joined. “I appreciate the commitment of these men and women and…

Vanderbilt ousts Tennessee 3-2 in SEC tournament

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Walker Buehler allowed two runs in eight-plus innings to lead Vanderbilt to a 3-2 win over Tennessee Tuesday in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference tournament. The Commodores (41-15) play LSU on Wednesday, when the…

Same-sex marriage licenses awarded in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Gay couples are racing to pick up marriage licenses in Pennsylvania after a federal judge threw out the state's ban on same-sex unions. County offices in Philadelphia are staying open late to give out applications. The office…

Police: Victim Uses Gasoline to Fend off Robber

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- A man accused of attempting to rob a A 71-year-old at a gas station is still at large, police say. On Sunday around 1:30 p.m, police say a 71-year-old Beech Bluff…

Area Girl Scout Honored

This video is no longer available. ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Girl Scout from Adamsville now holds the highest honor possible for the organization. Bethany Holloway received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the most prestigious award and is equivalent…

Store Robbery Suspect Arrested

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- Humboldt police said they have arrested the person who robbed the Family Dollar store on Central Avenue Saturday night. Investigators said Manuel Gomez faces counts of aggravated robbery and theft as well…

JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Ruffin Puts Rumors to Rest

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Rumors are running rampant about the future of Jackson-Madison County Schools. Even teachers and staff have questions about schools closing and a supposed mass shuffling of positions. Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin…

Hardin Co. Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County woman charged in Hardeman County with doctor shopping is charged in the state's latest case of TennCare fraud. Teri Lynn Snodgrass is charged with two counts of…

Shooting in East Jackson Leaves One Injured; Suspects on Loose

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police search for two possible suspects in a shooting Monday evening in an east Jackson parking lot. It happened around 8:15 p.m. near the intersection of Lexington and Hays Avenues. Officers said…

31 Children Out Sick for Remainder of School Year

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than 30 West Tennessee students are home sick for the rest of the school year after catching a virus on a school trip. According to Hardin County director of schools Michael Davis, 31 2nd graders…

Ugly Mug Comments on Latin America Coffee Fungus

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A coffee fungus is driving up the price of specialty beans. The coffee rust fungus has been attacking crops across Latin America. The U.S. Agency for international development says if this…

Arrest Made Minutes After Attempted Pawn Shop Burglary

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Two juveniles and one adult were arrested after police say they caused hundreds of dollars in damage while trying to break into a pawn shop. Police responded to Convenient Pawn shop,…

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