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New Prescription Drug Drop-off Bin Placed at MCSD

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A new secured collection bin has been placed at the Madison County Sheriff‘s Office to provide the public with a safe and environmentally responsible method to dispose of unused and unwanted…

Names of West Tennessee Military Academy Nominees Released

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Stephen Fincher announced military academy nominations for the U.S. Services Academies, Friday. Candidates must be the 8th district of Tennessee and are nominated based on academic ranking. Candidates will now be interviewed by the service…

Free Flu Vaccines Offered at Many Health Departments

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's county health department clinics are now offering free flu vaccines to people of all ages until supplies are depleted. The Jackson-Madison County Health Department said it is not offering…

Pair Arrested after Marijuana Reportedly Found in Home

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson police said they arrested two men on charges related to the sale of marijuana, Tuesday. Myron Brown, 29, and Marcus Fulgern, 31, were arrested at an apartment on North Parkway after officers reportedly found marijuana in…

2 Nashville firefighters hurt, 1 critically

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two Nashville firefighters have been injured while battling a house fire. According to The Tennessean (http://tnne.ws/SLdkWa ), one of the firefighters was transported in critical condition. Assistant Chief Ricky Taylor said the effort to extinguish the…

Murray State player indicted again

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) - A Murray State basketball player who withdrew his guilty plea to hitting a couple with his car in the parking lot of a Walmart has been indicted again. The Paducah Sun reports the indictment handed down…

Judge denies delay in new trial hearing

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The judge now overseeing the Knoxville murder case against Lemaricus Davidson has denied a request to delay a hearing on whether he should get a new trial. According to The Knoxville News Sentinel, Senior Judge Walter…

Nashville TV reporter shot, wounded at ATM

.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Nashville television reporter has been shot and wounded in a robbery at an ATM. WZTV-TV reported Erika Lathon was using a banking machine near the city's downtown around midnight when a man with a gun…

Report: UT to Announce Butch Jones as Football Coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - ESPN is reporting that the Tennessee Volunteers hired Butch Jones as their new head football coach and will announce it Friday afternoon. Jones was the head coach at Cincinnati last season. Jones reportedly declined an offer to…

Gas Station Severely Damaged in Break In

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a break-in at the BP gas station on Airways Blvd. Store workers found a hole in one of the store's walls, and the wires to their…

JMC School Board Discusses Questions for Candidates

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - At least 22 people have applied to be the next superintendent of the Jackson-Madison County School System, according to the board. During the board's regular December meeting, Thursday, members announced the…