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Hungry TennCare eating more of state budget

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:55:23 -0400

JACKSON, Tennessee - State Treasurer David Lillard says expanding health care costs could absorb funding the state used to spend on other needs.

Jackson wants to close 3 stores as nuisances

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:48:15 -0400

JACKSON, Tennessee - City officials in Jackson seek to padlock three businesses following an undercover investigation into counterfeit and stolen merchandise being sold.

Man dressed as clown tries home break-in

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:14:55 -0400

JACKSON, Tennessee - The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a man dressed as a clown tried to break into a mobile home.

Second suspect surrenders in double homicide

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:55:09 -0400

JACKSON, Tennessee - Jackson police have arrested a second suspect in the fatal shooting of two men outside a party more than two weeks ago.

TBI says 18 arrested on drug charges in 3 counties

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:05:37 -0400

JACKSON, Tennessee - Authorities say 18 people have been arrested on drug-related charges in three counties.

9-year-old girl accused of lying about abduction

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:14 -0400

JACKSON, Tennessee - Jackson police say they will pursue charges against a 9-year-old girl accused of lying about being abducted.

Tennessee to create 9 'recovery courts'

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:11:40 -0400

JACKSON, Tennessee - The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services plans to create nine recovery courts to combat mental health and substance abuse issues.

Man found dead in pond, was fishing from boat

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:18:51 -0400

JACKSON, Tennessee - The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a man has died while fishing from a boat.