Weather Update: Wednesday February 17 — Good Morning West Tennessee. We’ve been treated to another frigid morning across West Tennessee. I know its hard to believe but it is actually ~12-17 degrees warmer than yesterday morning. Skies remain mostly cloudy, and gradually increasing as southwesterly flow increases ahead of the parent trough located in south-central Texas. As upslope flow increases,…
The following schools are closed on Thursday, Feb. 18. Alamo City Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Augustine Schools–closed through Feb, 19 Bells City Schools — closed through Feb. 19 Benton County Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Bethel University – virtual through Feb. 19 Bradford Special School District – virtual through Feb. 19 Carroll Academy — closed through Feb….
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — A local fire department is making sure not only residents are safe during the winter weather, but animals as well. According to a Facebook post by the Hardin County Fire Department, firefighters responded to call Tuesday afternoon of a cow stuck in ice in a small pond. After efforts from the fire department, and a little…
Mr. Joe Henry Hunt was born on November 27, 1925 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on February 12, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, February 26, 2021 at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Open Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon-7:00 pm Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow…
Ms. Gwendolyn J. McCollum was born on October 6, 1941. She departed this life on February 12, 2021 in Jackson Tennessee. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at New Hope Cemetery in Milan, TN. Open Visitation will be from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel….
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers may think it’s safe to hit the road, but first responders say you could be putting yourself and others at risk. On Tuesday, most main roads appear to be clear, but Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas says that still doesn’t mean it’s safe to drive. “The side roads haven’t let up any. They’re still just…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A local sheriff’s office is putting itself in the driver’s seat during our latest bout of winter weather. Dangerous driving conditions in Henderson County has the sheriff’s department stepping up to the plate and getting residents where they need to go. “If you live in Henderson County, and you work inside this county, we’re going to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Beginning on Monday, Tennessee is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to teachers, as well as people who are at least 65 years old. Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey announced the change in a virtual news conference on Tuesday while acknowledging that some counties have already begun vaccinating those groups. Piercey says some of the larger metro…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Many people are out enjoying the winter weather and playing in the snow. With many schools closed, it’s more than likely many adults and kids are looking to enjoy this winter weather by tearing up the slopes with some sleds. However, experts are advising those who do to take safety precautions while still having some fun. “Before…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local nonprofit is helping the homeless as temperatures stay below freezing. The Salvation Army in Jackson picked up a group of homeless individuals, along with three dogs this morning at a west Jackson motel. They were able to get those 24 people downtown to the warming shelter set up at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. “I…
