Teachers get largest salary increase in state history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee could be improving the lives of teachers across the state in a big way. Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that will increase…
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17-year-old facing charges over students' death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 17-year-old student is facing charges after the death of two others. According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, the 17-year-old Fayette-Ware High School junior is facing two counts of second-degree murder in relation to the death…
White Coat Ceremony held at local middle school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A ceremony was held to honor students at a local Jackson school. North Parkway Middle School held their first ever White Coat Pinning and Awards Ceremony on…
Condray calls on Conger for debate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson city mayor candidate is calling for a debate ahead of the upcoming runoff election. With a runoff election fast approaching, City of Jackson mayoral candidate Ray Condray…
South Side holds graduation for Class of 2023
A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at South Side is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x-HksWg0AU South Side students will graduate on Thursday, May 18 at 6…
2023 Tennessee River Jam set for early June
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with multiple partners for the annual Tennessee River Jam. The 2023 Tennessee River Jam headliners include Chris Janson, Drake…
2023 Extraordinary Shake Champion named
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Extraordinary Shake Champion for 2023 has been named. Jackson Central-Merry Middle School held its second annual Extraordinary…
Disaster declaration made for additional counties
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A disaster declaration from President Joe Biden has been made for several additional counties in Tennessee. The announcement from FEMA says that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery…
Shots fired along Grassland Drive in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police were called to a reported shooting early on Thursday. The Jackson Police Department confirmed that their officers responded to 35 Grassland Drive around 12:25 a.m. for a report of shots fired. Officers found that no…
The Spot Eatery holds grand opening in Bells
BELLS, Tenn. -- A new eat "spot" has opened in West Tennessee. The Spot Eatery is located in Bells. It all started with a little boy from New Jersey obsessed with the…
Fiber Optic Boot Camp to be held in July
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The sixth annual Fiber Optic Boot Camp is being held in July. According to Jackson State Community College, the boot camp will be a five day,…
TDS Telecommunications to bring internet upgrade to Bruceton
MADISON, Wis. -- TDS Telecommunications customers are getting an internet upgrade. According to a news release, around 2,500 customers in Bruceton will soon have up to 8Gig internet speeds. “We are investing in the newest generation of fiber technology to…
Governor Lee signs off on eliminating community boards with police oversight power
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation that will gut Tennessee’s community oversight boards and instead replace the panels with review committees that have no power to investigate police misconduct allegations. Lee, a Republican, quietly…
WWII soldier's remains identified, will be buried in Tennessee hometown
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The remains of a U.S. Army corporal who was killed in Germany during World War II have been identified and will be buried in his Tennessee hometown, officials said Thursday. Joe A. Vinyard, 23, was assigned…
Commission holds off on decertifying former officer charged in Tyre Nichols death
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee commission that enforces standards for police has recommended that proceedings to bar an officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols from serving in law enforcement in the state be suspended until his…
