LEXINGTON, Tenn.– This Lexington Utilities Department has issued a news release notifying residents of a boil water notice. The release states a need for boiling any water before consumption as a precaution. The notice was distributed on Sunday, March 28. This notice comes into effect following several water line breaks, which caused significant loss of pressure in the drinking water…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Henderson County residents are sharing their experiences from the storm that moved through their area earlier Saturday. Many in Henderson County are in shock after what they say is the biggest storm to hit their community. “Scary. We got in the closet and felt the house move. Then we saw a tree on our kitchen window…
JACKSON, Tenn — A unique dog show is back in the Hub City. American Kennel Club dog show was held Saturday showcasing its most unique dog breeds. Many people and their dogs from around the country participated in the dog show. Organizer Mark Doran says due to COVID-19 guidelines the show had to limit its participants, however they were still…
JACKSON, Tenn — One local resident celebrated her birthday in a special way. Mattie Witherspoon celebrated her 75th birthday with a surprise drive-by birthday celebration. Cars honked their horns as they drove down the street to wish Witherspoon a Happy Birthday. She was surrounded by family and friends with the color green decorated as her favorite color. Witherspoon says it…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show “The Talk” after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. The network said Friday Osbourne had decided to leave the show following a review that found in part that her behavior toward her co-hosts “did not align with our values for a…
JACKSON, Tenn. — In a developing story, police are investigating an early morning homicide. Officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at “Mo Zeppy’s Hookah Cafe” located at 80 Federal Drive around 1 this morning. Investigators say 22-year-old Demethrius Williams, was shot and then transported to Jackson Madison County General Hospital where he died…
(CNN NEWSOURCE) Literary legend Beverly Cleary has passed away at the age of 104. Cleary wrote dozens of popular children’s books including the “Ramona Quimby” series and “The Mouse and the Motorcycle” trilogy. CNN’s Stephanie Elam looks back at her life and career.
HOUSTON (AP) — The Biden administration is not requiring FBI fingerprint background checks of caregivers at its rapidly expanding network of emergency sites to hold thousands of immigrant teenagers. That alarms child welfare experts who say the waiver compromises safety. The FBI fingerprint checks use criminal databases not accessible to the public and can overcome someone changing their name or…
Weather Update – 4:00 p.m. – Saturday, March 27 We saw some severe weather last Thursday for parts of West Tennessee. A tornado touched down in Wayne County just northeast of Waynesboro Thursday night at 7:30 pm. It was on the ground for over 22 miles, was 350 yards wide and lasted for about 30 minutes. It injured one person…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local school is holding a large consignment sale. The 21st semi-annual consignment sale at Jackson Christian School finished on Saturday, after two successful days with two more to go. Co-manager for the sale, Angie Newsom says they have a little bit of everything for everyone. “You can find anything from boutique clothing to a DVD, books,…
