CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — A native of one local county is receiving a big honor. Known as the Tennessee Plowboy, Chester County native Eddy Arnold will be honored by the state with a new Tennessee Music Pathways marker. The marker will be at the Sue Shelton White Park in Henderson. The unveiling is set for Friday, May 14 at 11 a.m….
JACKSON, Tenn. — For those who love growing plants inside and outside, an annual spring sale has made its way back to the Hub City. The Madison County Master Gardeners, along with the University of Tennessee Gardens, are hosting the annual Spring Plant Sale. “We had a line of people waiting to get into the Master Gardener portion and the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you know someone with hearing disabilities or someone who is having a hard time finding transportation to get the COVID-19 vaccine, there may be a solution. Jackson Area Center for Independent Living is taking part in the effort to help the community get vaccinated. “We’ve been really working towards helping all of our consumers who have…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A wreck Thursday morning on Interstate 40 blocked traffic for several hours. The wreck happened around 11:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-40 near Mile Marker 71. The Tennessee Highway Patrol, EMS services, and Madison County Fire Department responded to the crash. Officials say two tractor trailers and two other vehicles were involved in the…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — One couple is recounting their close call with a tornado in Henry County. Wednesday night, a tornado ripped through the county, leaving behind an unmistakable line of damage. “We’ve had a tornado in Paris before, but nothing ever reached out here to us where we had a lot of damage. We’ve had trees torn up, but…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are investigating a crash on North Parkway in which one person has died. Police say the crash happened just before 4 p.m. on North Parkway between Browns Church Road and Flex Drive. Police say only one vehicle was involved, and one person has died. The investigation remains ongoing. All lanes are currently blocked. Traffic is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee announced that the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget has passed the General Assembly. The upcoming budget includes: $100 million to bring Tennesseans high speed internet. A $250 investment in the Mental Health Trust Fund. $79 million towards eliminating the 11,400 person TCAT waiting list. $145 million for air and rail transportation infrastructure. “I’m proud that…
Thursday Night Forecast for April 29th: Rain should move out around sunset and clouds should clear out by sunrise Friday. Mid 70s and mostly sunny is the forecast for Friday and Saturday will be nice and dry. Rain showers and some storm chances will return on Sunday and stick around for most of next week. Catch the latest details and…
SENATOBIA, Miss. (AP) — A child confesses to intentionally setting a dog on fire in north Mississippi, but authorities say the suspect can’t be charged. Buddy was found last week in Tate County with severe burns to his face and an extension cord wrapped around his neck. WMC-TV reports the Tate County Sheriff’s Office said it had a confession in…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual suspected of theft from a local business. Police say surveillance video shows the man entering Dennis Mitchell’s Automotive on Hollywood Drive on Tuesday and taking money from the register while the receptionist was away from the desk. The man was last seen leaving the business…
