Archives: July 2017

One Last Hot And Humid Day, Storms Tonight

Weather Update 12:33 PM CDT Another hot and humid day on the way this afternoon. Though we’ll have a little bit of help in the form of mid to high level clouds. The clouds are creating a bit of a veil over much of West Tennessee. This should help hold temperatures down a few degrees compared to yesterday afternoon. We…

Bible verse to be removed from police station over religious controversy

A nonprofit organization that promotes the principle of separation of church and state has been on the move to stop those who they feel are violating that concept.

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —  This is the second time reports have surfaced within the last week that the Freedom From Religion Foundation has taken action against state facilities that have displayed religious references on them. Some support what the organization is trying to do, while others say religious freedom is a part of American history. A plaque with a Bible…

Area church holds final summer community prayer meeting

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Campbell Street Church of Christ hosts their last community prayer meeting of the summer. Community members met at Madison Academic High School for food and fellowship before prayer began. Church leaders said the summer meetings are all about uniting the city of Jackson. Attendees gathered in groups to pray for each other before hitting the streets to visit…

Crash in midtown Jackson knocks down power lines, street blocked

JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police work a one vehicle crash that knocked power lines in midtown Jackson, Wednesday afternoon. Investigators say around 3:15 p.m., a vehicle crashed into a power pole and knocked down power lines at Lambuth Boulevard and Westwood Avenue. The area was blocked off as Jackson Energy Authority was on scene. According to JEA, one pole was replaced and…

Tomcats don’t plan on slowing down in 2017

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The Haywood Tomcats continued to try and beat the heat Wednesday morning as they got practiced started at 8 a.m. Head coach Steve Hookfin said the heat is a problem for everyone in West Tennessee, so he’s not letting his players use that as an excuse to be average.  Right now his focus is on doing the…