HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The Hardeman County Community Health Center held their back-to-school bash Friday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there were bounce houses, corn hole and many more games for children from birth to 18 years old. The health center also gave away back-to-school items such as backpacks and school supplies. They had snow cones and all sorts of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Registration is now open for all schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System. Students who are new to the district as well as students who moved into a new school zone over the summer must register at the school they are zoned to attend, according to a release from the school system. Registration takes place in school…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A juvenile is now facing a homicide charge in a deadly north Jackson shooting. A 16-year-old male faces a homicide charge in the July 13 shooting death of 21-year-old Michael Jerod Harris, according to a release from the Jackson Police Department. Police responded around 4:50 a.m. July 13 to the shooting on East University Parkway where they…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed Jody S. Pickens of Jackson as district attorney general for the 26th Judicial District, replacing retiring District Attorney General Jerry Woodall. Jody Pickens Gov. Haslam made the appointment Friday and it will be effective Aug. 1, according to a release from the governor’s office. The position will be up for election in…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — Thick, black smoke filled the air Friday in Enville as firefighters battled an early morning blaze for hours. Officials say they got the call a little after 6:30 a.m. to the home on Enville Road. Officials say when they got there they found flames bursting from all sides of the house. The black smoke was so…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Police are investigating after three suspects reportedly committed a home invasion robbery Tuesday night in Sharon, and they are asking anyone with information to come forward. Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to West Moore Street to a report of a home invasion, according to a release from the Sharon Police Department. When they arrived, the…
PARIS, Tenn. –The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigates a deadly crash in Henry County. Troopers say it happened in the 2900-block of Highway 641 in Paris around 11:45 p.m. Thursday. Investigators say the driver, 82-year-old Thomas Merrell, was driving northbound when he went off the side of the road, hit a tree, and overturned. Troopers say he was not wearing a…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Treat your little adventurer to a free show at a local planetarium. Saturday, July 22, the University of Memphis at Lambuth will host “Chronicles of a Journey to Earth.” That’ll run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at M.D. Anderson Planetarium. No one will be admitted after 9:30 a.m. due to the use of specialized lights during the show….
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. –Have fun at a back-to-school bash for area students. Friday, July 21, the Hardeman County Community Health Center will host the event. That’ll run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, giveaways, and snacks. The health center will also conduct check-ups, sports physicals, and immunizations for those who’ve made an appointment. To reserve…
Weather Update 7:50 AM CDT: Friday may end up being the hottest day of this stretch of hot weather for West Tennessee. model projections put heat index (“Feels like”) Temperatures in the 106 – 112°F range tomorrow afternoon. Thankfully, after today the main ridge will start to break down and we ramp up rain chances through the weekend. Until then…
