NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that nearly 21 inches of rain that fell in 24 hours, leading to a deadly flood in Tennessee over the summer, was a state record. The weather service tweeted that the previous record was 13.6 inches in Milan on Sept. 13, 1982. The weather service says the State Climate Extremes…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department shared how you can prevent a fire from ruining your Christmas this year. The department hosted a demonstration Monday night, showing the dangers of what would happen if your Christmas tree were to catch flame. “What we have for you today is a Christmas tree burn demonstration. We’re going to show the effects…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Old Country Store in Jackson hosted a Christmas Candlelight service at the Village Chapel. It was to celebrate the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial and the magic of Christmas. There was a sermon by Pastor Jon Kenney and music provided by Maggie Whitaker Cline. While Cline performed, there was a candle lighting where the audience held them up…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A worker injured in the destruction of a Kentucky candle factory hit by a tornado has died. That brings the total killed in that facility to nine. Governor Andy Beshear says the worker was hospitalized and recently succumbed to their injuries. During a news briefing on Monday, Beshear celebrated a toy drive that he says brought…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — After multiple tornadoes moved across West Tennessee on Dec. 10, the community is coming together to help those in need. “We’ve been a staple in the community for over 52 years, and it’s our turn to give back. We’ve got trucks, and we’ve got trailers, so how can we help?” said Rachel Lovell, Ascend’s Vice President…
DRESDEN, Tenn. — Weakley County residents brought Christmas to the community on Monday afternoon. Local organizations teamed up to create a Christmas Toy Store for those affected by last week’s storms. Organizations raised enough money to buy over 400 toys for children of all ages. They also had special guest appearances from Santa and Mrs. Clause, to the Grinch and…
Joy Fay Burleson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home with Bro. John Allen Newman officiating. Burial to follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation for Mrs….
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local ministry is getting high school students active on the court after the holidays. Area Relief Ministries is hosting its annual basketball tournament, the Hub City Classic from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30. The basketball tournament consists of different high school teams from all across West Tennessee. Teams of boys and girls can participate, but they…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A small idea got a big turnout after Tennessee Realtors brought Christmas to those in need. Tennessee Realtors launched a fundraiser to purchase a semi-truck full of toys to be delivered to the communities impacted by last Saturday’s fatal tornado outbreak. Twenty local associations and its team members raised more than $40,000. Monday, the semi-truck full of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Everyone is gearing up for the holidays, but some have been left with nowhere to go. Tennessee Homeless Solutions is partnering with other groups in West Tennessee in order to provide a place for those in need. THS officials say that everyone deserves a warm place to be, especially during the holiday seasons. “We are going to…
