Coffee shop gives back to beloved barista
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-- A local coffee shop raises thousands of dollars for an employee after a major life change. "She was a phenomenal worker, dependable, and friendly, everybody loved her," owner of Java Cafe…
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Hundreds march for Black lives in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- More West Tennesseans take their support for Black lives to the streets. People in one Carroll County town march for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others. "If you think white privilege…
Thousand Acre Recreational Lake holds concert series
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.-- Officials at a local lake offer a summer concert series. Carroll County's Thousand Acre Recreational Lake hosted its second concert of the series featuring the band Crossfire. Concerts in the series take place on the stage at…
Protesters, counter-protesters hold discussion in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- This Fourth of July, protesters and counter-protesters met in Dyersburg for a heated discussion. Hundreds gathered at the Dyer County Courthouse to protest -- and counter protest -- the Confederate…
Hundreds turn out for Festival of the Lakes
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Hundreds celebrated Fourth of July on the lake. Live music filled the air around Beech Lake for Festival of the Lakes 2020. Many swam and boated on the lake. People also enjoyed lots of food, and kids enjoyed…
Carroll County residents enjoy early July 4th celebration
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- "As a veteran owned company, it's personal. It's a love. It's a passion," said ICEY-TEK Coolers co-owner and CEO Patrick Mudge. Hundreds came out for an evening of live music and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, but…
Governor announces statewide law enforcement reform
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In response to events of police brutality across the country, Gov. Bill Lee announced sweeping statewide law enforcement reform on Thursday. "We're announcing a review of the Use of…
Protesters gather in downtown Dyersburg, spectators react
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-- At least 50 protesters gathered in front of the Dyer County Court House to honor Black lives. The protest drew hundreds of spectators to court square. Protesters chanted, held signs, and one…
Birdsong Drive In Movie Theater holds concert series
CAMDEN, Tenn.-- A local drive-in movie theater is hosting a concert series. "We're all Christians, we go to church every Sunday. It's a really good experience for all of us to do something…
Restaurant holds an 'epic prom' night for students
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Students and high school graduates enjoyed an evening of glitz and glamour. The COVID-19 pandemic shook up prom plans for students across West Tennessee and the entire nation. "It means a…
One dies in Milan shooting
MILAN, Tenn.--Milan Police continue investigating a double shooting that killed one person. Police worked to find the answers as to what happened at the house on Southwest Front Street. "Officers responding found…
TBI officials give update on crime lab construction
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Crews continue work on a new building for people to help solve crimes and close cases. "We're adding an indoor firing range, and we've added a CODIS unit," crime laboratory…
Lane College president appointed to State Capitol Commission
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A local university president adds a new title to his resume. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Lane College president Dr. Logan Hampton to the state's Capitol Commission. Hampton now represents West Tennessee…
City cleans, community reacts to Confederate statue vandalism
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- City officials investigate and begin cleaning up a Civil War statue after it's covered in graffiti. "We're hoping this is a pretty quick process, but if it's not,…
WTH Sportsplex holds first baseball tournament weekend after lockdown
JACKSON, Tenn.-- After shutting down due to Coronavirus, players hit one local diamond for some baseball. It was a weekend of bases loaded at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex after a few months…
Generals debut first ever 'Fathers and Fireworks' event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A first time event celebrating fathers brings in hundreds of guests. "We're here tonight to see the fireworks, watch "Field of Dreams," and spend some time together with family and friends,"…
Protesters march around court square
ALAMO, Tenn.--At least 100 people gathered in front of the Crockett County Court House in downtown Alamo for a protest to support George Floyd and other black people who died in police custody. The…
Union University holds three graduation ceremonies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More 2020 graduates are celebrating their moment. Union University held three graduation ceremonies to comply with social distancing. Students receiving graduate degrees graduated at 10 a.m., non-traditional undergrads received their degrees at 2 p.m., and traditional undergrads…
Churches come together for unity event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A worship service put the "unity" into community. Community members gathered at the Amp in downtown Jackson for an evening of worship. Different churches came together to host the service. Regional…
Investigators discover over $568,000 in drugs in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A recent investigation led to the discovery of just over a half a million dollars of drugs; the largest in six years. "We were able to get a search…
Hundreds gather to remember the life of Katherine Williams
PARIS, Tenn. -- The family of country music singer Hank Williams Jr. is remembering the life of a loved one they recently lost. "She was a sweetheart. She was one of the…
Literacy program provides books to students, educators
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students in one local county received some new reads. The Governor's Early Literacy Program and Scholastic teamed up to provide books to 2,100 students and educators across the stprate.…
Construction ahead of schedule for Johnnie Hale Stadium
MILAN, Tenn. -- The lights will soon shine a at a newly remodeled stadium. "With COVID, with the tornado hitting one of the concrete companies in Middle Tennessee, and then with all…
Dyer County sees COVID-19 case spike
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee county is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. As of Wednesday, Dyer County has 116 confirmed cases of the virus, with 62 recovered. According to Dyer County Mayor Chris Young, the case count…
Protesters push for Confederate statue removal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Protesters continue the push for the removal of a confederate statue in Madison County. "I'm going in, I would like to recommend that you all try to make your…
Selmer residents march for George Floyd
SELMER, Tenn. -- Another West Tennessee town took to the streets to honor George Floyd and aimed for change. "We have to march not only for equal rights, but we know that there's…
Local nursing homes prepare for limited visitations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several facilities are working on plans before allowing families in to visit their loved ones. "I think I'm just looking forward to seeing the residents having that contact with…
JMCSS board meeting discusses future projects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a brief meeting for June. "We've had some rain, but I don't think we're off schedule, and we're working towards getting those schools…
Person rescued from platform on grain bin
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A person fell on a platform on a grain bin in Gibson County, prompting a rescue. This person fell 40 inches, or about three feet, and landed on a platform…
Commissioner Schwinn testifies before Senate HELP Committee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State and federal officials met and discussed the next school year and what it may look like during the novel coronavirus pandemic. "As educators and students spent a spring…
Gov. Lee announces limited visitation for nursing homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee provided an update on the novel coronavirus in Tennessee and announced a reopening. "It's created a tremendous hardship for those residents and for their family members…
Jackson Police investigate shots fired near downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police are investigating a report of shots fired near downtown. Officers responded to Wells Alley, near the Lift, after a report of shots fired in the area. Police were in the area with K9 units this…
House fire rekindles in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A morning house fire rekindles. This home on Woods Road caught on fire at 2:15 Tuesday morning, but it re-kindled 3:30 in the afternoon. Officials say firefighters from Gadsden and Bells worked on this second fire.…
Hundreds support 3rd annual Crawfest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans came out to support a local resource for survivors of what's known as modern day slavery. Scarlet Rope Project hosted their third annual Crawfest, the nonprofit's largest fundraiser. The proceeds benefit women going through the…
Protesters call for removal of Confederate monument
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A petition to remove the Confederate monument in front of the Madison County Courthouse gathered over 4,500 signatures. "We think these Confederate monuments stand for symbols of hate, oppression,…
Construction begins on long-awaited monument
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The long-awaited Seven Pillars Monument in east Jackson is under construction. "I conceived this sculpture to tell the story of seven prominent African-Americans in the history of Jackson-Madison County,"…
Protesters kneel for George Floyd
JACKSON, Tenn.-- West Tennesseans gather for another peaceful protest in downtown Jackson. "You can just think, he's laying down there, and someone putting that pressure on your neck for nine long minutes. You…
Lifeline in urgent need of blood donations
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The need for blood in West Tennessee is urgent. Shelves in coolers at Lifeline Blood Services in Jackson are empty because they're short on almost all blood types. The blood donation center…
West Tennesseans hold protest in honor of George Floyd
JACKSON, Tenn. -- George Floyd's death in Minneapolis sparked protests across the country, including right here in Jackson. West Tennesseans came together to hold a protest in honor of George Floyd on Saturday.…
Century Farm kicks off 'Voices in the Vineyard'
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--A local winery kicks off a fun outdoor activity. Spectators gathered at Century Farm Winery for 'Voices in the Vineyard,' a summer concert series. Randy Copper and Scott Myatt was the first concert of the series. The event…
Getting back in the game: Guidelines issued for non-contact sports
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play ball! That is the phrase local athletes and fans have been waiting to hear as Gov. Bill Lee issues guidelines for non-contact sports. "We're really excited to return to…
Daughter of missing Decatur Co. woman speaks out
PARSONS, Tenn. -- 21 years ago a Decatur County woman disappeared and hasn't been heard from since. "I was eight. I was young, but I was old enough to tell that…
Gibson, Carroll Counties continue phased reopening
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Cities and counties across Tennessee slowly reopen according to Gov. Bill Lee's executive orders. Economies in 89 counties continue to reopen with the guidelines stated within the Tennessee…
Crockett County Schools start summer feeding program
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A school district in West Tennessee wants to keep students fed over the summer. "I think it's great for the school system to be out in the community to…
Baseball seniors receive honor ceremony
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Senior student athletes at one school received a special ceremony for what would be their final season. West Carroll Junior-Senior High School honored five seniors on the baseball team Saturday afternoon. Each student had a table set…
Alamo woman remembers fallen brother
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Many are preparing for Memorial Day weekend festivities, whether it is a cookout or a day at the lake. However you choose to commemorate the holiday, take some time to…
JCM, North Side hold graduation ceremonies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two more schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System have commended the class of 2020. "I'm just glad that Jackson-Madison County allowed us to be able to still have a graduation because I know many people still…
Liberty Tech celebrates graduation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Liberty Technology Magnet High School had 183 students on the field at the Ballpark for their graduation. Students walked in as they heard their family and friends cheering. Faculty members say they were excited to hold graduation…
Jackson Animal Care Center seeks artists for murals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local artist adds some pizzazz to a temporary place for animals looking for a forever home. "People walk in this way, and it would be the first thing…
Local high school holds graduation at Ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students celebrated their graduation at a different venue. Madison Academic Magnet High School celebrated 76 students from their graduating class of 2020 at the Ballpark. Families and friends spaced out in the stands to cheer on their…
