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TBI sex offender registry map
See the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's interactive sex offender registry map at http://tnmap.tn.gov/sor.
Get rid of hazardous household items this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson is hoping residents will head to their garages and sheds before Saturday and get rid of hazardous waste. Clear out your old…
Community groups offer alternative to trick-or-treating
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween is less than a week away. If you do not want to trick-or-treat, there are other options. Thousands of people are expected to pack the Ballpark at…
Survey shows Halloween spending is down
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween may be right around the corner, but a new survey shows consumers aren't buying it. A survey from offers.com shows Halloween spending is actually down. More than 9 percent fewer consumers plan on dressing up this Halloween. Read…
Pet of the week: Scooter
The pet of the week for October 22, 2016 is Scooter. Available for adoption through Saving the animals together or S.T.A.T. Scooter is an 18-month-old terrier-mix. According to Melissa Roberts…
State announces grant applications deadline for preservation fund
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's Historic Preservation Office announced grant applications for the Historical Preservation Fund will be accepted beginning Nov. 1. Total award funding is expected to reach up to $250,000. Proposed projects should be based around the preservation plan ‘A Future for…
Recall information for rice/slow cooker and Husqvarna lawn mowers
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards Hazard: The rice/slow cooker’s improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards. Remedy: Replace Consumers should…
TBI accepting entries for National Missing Children's Day poster contest
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on fifth graders across the Volunteer State for the Department of Justice's 2017 National Missing Children's Day poster contest. The TBI will accept entries for the state level for a chance…
Exclusive: Body camera footage shows deputy shoot, kill pit bull
Exclusive body camera footage shows a Henderson County deputy shoot and kill a pit bull while responding to a call. Not only does the department say it's justified, but the footage…
Pet of the Week: Sally
Our pet of the week, Sally, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. She's 4 months old. She's a jack Russell mix. She would be great with any family! Melissa…
Hooked on Science:Swimming Orange
Swimming Orange INGREDIENTS Two Oranges Large Transparent Bowl Water Digital Scale INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Fill the large transparent bowl half of the way with water. Describe the water by using its…
State archivists to visit Jackson to digitize citizens' WWI documents, photos
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an effort to collect records of how World War I affected Tennesseans, state archivists will visit Jackson next month to digitize citizens' WWI photos, documents and other records. The archivists will visit the Jackson-Madison County Public…
Drone footage captures views of abandoned Tennessee prison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The state Department of Correction has released a new video featuring drone footage of the old Tennessee State Prison that was forced to close 24 years ago…
Information on the Mamas and Papas stroller recall
To find out more concerning the Armadillo Flip Strollers and Armadillo Flip XT Strollers, contact Mamas & Papas at (800) 309-6312 anytime or online at www.mamasandpapas.com/us and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Chickasaw State Park to host workshop for girls
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chickasaw State Park is among three state parks across Tennessee that will host workshops for girls this fall. The Girls Outdoors (GO!) workshop will take place Oct. 29-30 at Chickasaw State Park and will require a…
Local schools adopt mobile apps to keep students, parents connected
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Paper notifications are no longer the only way schools can communicate with students and their parents. After transitioning to a new website, the Gibson County Special School…
MTSU poll shows uptick in Obama's approval rating; congress, not so much
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- A new poll from Middle Tennessee State University says President Obama's favorability rating has gone up. His rating is up to 42 percent as his time in the White House…
Dream Center searches for new home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For more than a decade, the Dream Center has helped women and children in east Jackson. The clock is ticking before they have to be out,…
Tennessee high school graduation rate highest since new criteria
NASHVILLE -- The state's education commissioner announced Tuesday that Tennessee's 2015-16 high school graduation rate of 88.5 percent is the highest since the state changed to a more rigorous calculation…
