Archives: 2021

Henderson police seek ID of Tractor Supply theft suspect

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Local police are seeking information on a theft that took place earlier this month. According to the Henderson Police Department, around 9:40 a.m on Saturday, April 3, officers responded to a theft report at Tractor Supply on Highway 45 North. Investigators determined a man left the store without paying for “several electronic components” valued at over $250….

Dense Fog Early, Then Sunny And Warm

Weather Update: Monday, April 19 — Good Morning West Tennessee. We have a rather cold start to the day with temps that have fallen into the upper 30s. This has lead to a fairly large area of dense fog. The fog has been more focused along and east of Highway 45. Either way, give yourself plenty of time to make…

Police respond to possible kidnapping in Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — Police responded to an incident in Chester County.   At around 5 o’clock Sunday evening officers responded to cash saver in Henderson on an initial report of someone possibly being kidnapped. Assistant chief officer with the Henderson Police Department, Tim Crowe, says after investigating there was no evidence of a kidnapping. “We have determined at this…

Local sorority helps community get through mental health

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local sorority is helping bring awareness to mental health in the Jackson community so that no one has to suffer in silence. “Jesus said it’s better to give than receive and it’s the truth, you feel so much better when you’re giving to others,” said Veronica Morrow, licensed master social worker. On Sunday speakers took the…

Colorful coffins lighten mood at New Zealand funerals

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – At one recent funeral in New Zealand, there were gasps before a wave of laughter rippled through the hundreds of mourners. The pallbearers brought a coffin shaped like a giant cream donut. It’s the latest creation by the deceased’s cousin, Ross Hall, who runs a business that custom builds colorful coffins called Dying Art. Other…

Sunny Start to the Week But Quickly Cooling Off

Weather Update – 4:30 p.m. – Sunday, April 18 TODAY: A little sunshine entered the region this morning but didn’t last long. Clouds arrived not long after noon, giving West Tennessee another dreary day. Highs reached into the 60’s but clouds made it feel slightly cooler. Rain is expected to arrive around 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. this evening. Showers should…

EMS: 3 adults fatally shot in Austin, no suspect in custody

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Emergency responders say three people have been fatally shot in Austin and no suspect is in custody.   The Austin-Travis County EMS says it has received no reports of other victims. EMS spokeswoman Capt. Christa Stedman said early Sunday afternoon that it was still an active scene. She says the first 911 call came in at…

Half of US adults now have received at least 1 COVID shot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Half of all adults in the U.S. have received at least one COVID-19 shot. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The announcement on Sunday marks another milestone in the nation’s largest-ever vaccination campaign. It also leaves more work to be done to convince skeptical Americans to roll up their sleeves. The CDC says…