NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say almost all construction-related highway lane closures will be paused for Memorial Day weekend. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the lane closures will be on pause for interstates and state routes from Friday through early next Tuesday. Drivers may still run into some lane closures for long-term construction projects. Drivers speeding through…
Weather Update: Tuesday, May 24 — Good Morning West Tennessee. We have another mainly quiet day on the way. Although, we are starting off a bit more cloudy. There is a weak disturbance that is moving right along the far western periphery of high pressure this morning. It is not producing any precipitation, but there are clouds associated with it….
JACKSON, Tenn. — Starting this summer, the City of Jackson and Waste Management are making it easier for you to get your garbage picked up. Starting on August 1, the city will transition to curbside solid waste pick up due to a new contract agreement with Waste Management. This transition includes providing residents with a 90 to 96 gallon rolling…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville’s top prosecutor says he will not enforce a newly enacted law that requires businesses and government facilities open to the public to post a sign if they let transgender people use multiperson bathrooms and other facilities associated with their gender identity. District Attorney General Glenn Funk said Monday that his office will not enforce “transphobic…
PARIS, Tenn. — Counties partner to improve the ecosystem for fishermen at a local lake. Henry County and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency partnered to place 300,000 Florida bass fingerlings in the Paris Landing State Park. “The purpose of this is to help the quality of the fishery. It will help the fishery to become stronger, have better bass. They…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A nonprofit is relaunching a summer program for kids in Jackson. “The Regional Inter-Faith Association here in Jackson is just dedicated to fighting hunger, but something we are excited to start back up this week is our Bus Stop Cafe,” said Gracie Sloan, Marketing Director for RIFA. RIFA launched their Bus Stop Cafe on Monday. The cafe…
Mrs. Annie P. Williams was born on November 2, 1928 in Ailey, Georgia. She passed away on May 22, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Open Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Please keep this family in your prayers. For more information please call 731-427-1521 or log onto bledsoefuneralhome.com Categories:…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The state of Tennessee is putting $5 million towards rehabilitation in jails, according to a news release. According to the release, Tennessee’s Office of Criminal Justice Programs is offering grants through the Evidence-Based Jail Programming project. The state is looking to fund jails that teach anger management, parenting skills, address substance abuse, mental and health needs, as…
Monday Evening Forecast for May 24th: Some clouds will move in tonight but we will remain dry. Tuesday will be another hot and dry day with mostly sunny skies. Rain chances will return to West Tennessee on Wednesday as a storm system will track through the area. Severe or strong storms are not expected but 0.25-0.50″ of beneficial rain could…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson will begin to transition from backdoor trash pick up to curbside pick up by providing residents with rolling carts, according to a news release. Residents with a disability can apply for assistance here. Rolling carts will be delivered in phases beginning in July, if supply chains allow, according to a news release. The…
