Cookies for Cancer awards Mother of the Year in Chester County
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Cookies for Cancer and Chester County families came together to celebrate the Mother of Year. For the last six weeks, Cookies for Cancer collected essays people…
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Jackson State honors former President Dr. Allana Hamilton
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is honoring one of their former presidents. Jackson State honored former President Dr. Allana Hamilton, who died at 55-years-old in February after suffering a…
Milan leaders, pastors participate in National Day of Prayer
MILAN, Tenn. -- The city of Milan came together for Thursday's National Day of Prayer. Community leaders and pastors from several different churches of different denominations met at Milan City Hall. Together…
Hundreds gather for Junior Floats Parade during strawberry festival
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The 83rd annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival kicked off Thursday's events with a parade. One of the highlights of the annual Strawberry Festival is the Junior Floats…
Resident describes moments leading up to Camden standoff
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- There is an update to a standoff with a fugitive that ended a tragic death. Leroy Stocker, 30, was on the 300 block of…
Jackson Chamber reaches milestone in Great Wolf Lodge project
JACKSON, Tenn.--The grand opening of a Great Wolf Lodge is something the Jackson Chamber has been talking about for two and a half years now. Due to the pandemic, many budget cuts were…
Pet of the Week: Joey
This week's Pet of the Week, brought to you by the Saving The Animals Together is Joey! This handsome guy is 13-weeks-old and a bundle of happiness and fun! He…
JCIL offers rides, ASL interpreters to those seeking COVID-19 vaccine
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…
Wreck involving semi-trucks blocks parts of I-40 Thursday morning
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…
Family seeks answers after woman, child killed in Obion County crash
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fatal crash in Obion County has left one family wanting answers. Tamara Powers, 40, and her two-year-old son were heading south on Old Turnpike Road before crashing off a bridge. "The driver, Ms. Powers,…
TDOT tells drivers to 'Work with us -- Move over, Slow Down' in new campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we enter construction season, it's important drivers remember to slow down to protect those working in construction work zones. A lot of people will drive fast…
UT Gardens-Jackson Spring Plant Sale returns to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for spring with new plants from the annual Spring Plant Sale. Madison County Master Gardeners is collaborating with University of Tennessee Gardens-Jackson to host their annual Spring Plant Sale. This year the sale takes place…
Pet of the Week: Adina
This week's Pet of the Week, brought to you by Saving the Animals Together is Miss Adina. Adina came into STAT with her mom and siblings when she was only…
Hundreds gather for grand parade at World's Largest Fish Fry
PARIS, Tenn. -- A little bit of rain was not enough to stop hundreds of people from gathering for the World's Largest Fish Fry annual parade. "Not here in…
Budget committee reviews current, future budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is taking steps toward the final budget for the upcoming year. The city budget committee is preparing the upcoming year's budget by reviewing and…
Investigation underway into Haywood County plane crash
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews found a plane crash site in Haywood County Wednesday morning. Tuesday evening, the Haywood County Sheriff's Office received a call that the air traffic…
Pets of the Week: Jimmy and Timmy
This week's Pets of the Week, brought to you by Saving the Animals Together are Jimmy and Timmy! These pups are super sweet and cuddly boys! They love…
Freed-Hardeman Associates celebrate milestone of giving
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Since 1963, the Freed-Hardeman Associates have been dedicated to service, giving their proceeds to the university. Friday morning, the associates are celebrating a milestone of reaching a…
Madison County departments present budget proposals for next year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County departments continued presenting their budget proposals for next year. Five county departments met with the budget committee Thursday morning to present their budget requests for…
Jackson City Council hears department's budget proposals for upcoming year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met with many departments to hear their proposed budgets for this next year. The council met Thursday with six departments, listening to their…
Community leaders sign 'Sexual Assault Awareness' proclamation in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Community leaders came together in Brownsville to sign a Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation. The proclamation was created to let the community know leaders are standing behind and supporting the victims of sexual assault. The proclamation…
With silhouettes, ribbons, Lambuth steps up to end violence against women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is stepping up to stop violence against women. "The more we spread the message and the more we become apart of that change, the more likely that…
Hornsby Elementary hosts blood drive to fight community shortage
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hornsby Elementary School made it their mission to help the community's blood shortage. Tuesday afternoon, the elementary school hosted Lifeline Blood Services for a blood drive. To…
American Heart Association donates CPR kits to local school
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The American Heart Association is stepping up to help students get the resources they need to help save lives. In 2012, the state of Tennessee passed an…
Pet of the Week: Oakley
This week's Pet of the Week, brought to you by Saving the Animals Together is Miss Oakley! Oakley is a lively love-bug who would do well in a home with…
Nonprofits, health department partner to provide vaccines to homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Area Relief Ministries and United Way of West Tennessee are working together to help vaccinate the homeless community. "We got a call from the health department that said…
Tennessee's education commissioner visits Madison County school
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn visited a Madison County elementary school Thursday morning. This is the first time the commissioner visited a school in Madison County.…
United Way hosts 8th annual First Ladies Luncheon, celebrating local women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee hosted their eighth annual First Ladies Luncheon. Thursday afternoon, many gathered at the Jackson Fairgrounds outdoor pavilion to celebrate the impact of…
'Operation Big Red Ice' leads to multiple arrests in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies are teaming together to arrest those responsible for the sale of narcotics here in West Tennessee. Methamphetamine and heroin continue to be…
Vision Committee members tour new JMCSS additions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is an update on Jackson-Madison County School System's new additions. The Education Vision Committee members, along with county and city leaders, continued their tour Tuesday morning…
Pet of Week: Charlie Brown
This week’s Pet of the Week, brought to you by Saving the Animals Together is a handsome boy named Charlie Brown! Charlie Brown is an approximately 1-year-old Beagle mix…
University of Memphis Lambuth students raise awareness of child abuse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- April celebrates the important role communities play in protecting children. This April, several different departments at the University of Memphis Lambuth are working together to help bring awareness to child abuse awareness month. "Our goal is to…
Man walks 80 miles to raise awareness for child abuse
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you see a man with a staff walking in Henderson County, know there is 80 miles of awareness. That's how far Brantley Smith is walking with a staff, blue bows and a backpack to…
Jackson's new fire truck to be featured in 2022 calendar
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is being honored for their new 2021 fire truck. Pierce, the fire truck manufacturer, makes thousands of fire trucks each year and only selects 12 to feature in their calendar. Jackson Fire Department's…
Seniors -- as in senior citizens -- celebrate National Prom Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seniors were able to celebrate with a prom, but it's not the senior prom you're thinking of. National Prom Day for many brings memories of dancing, friends and…
Education leaders tour new Jackson Central-Merry, Madison Academic schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Central-Merry High School and Madison Academic are in the final months of construction. To get a glimpse of the final result, the Education Vision Committee members,…
Fresh Start program offers employment opportunity to homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Homeless or previously homeless individuals have a new employment opportunity. Area Relief Ministries and the City of Jackson partnered to start the Fresh Start program, a landscaping…
Pets of the Week: Roaring 20's Pups
This week's Pets of Week brought to you by the Saving the Animals Together is a special litter. Meet this week's special pups, the Roaring 20's Pups! Meet Vivian,…
University of Tennessee president talks pandemic impacts, plans for fall semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The pandemic kept University of Tennessee campuses masked up, socially distanced and in virtual classrooms rather than on campus. Friday morning, the UT President Randy Boyd delivered…
American Heart Association hosts virtual Go Red for Women event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Heart Association works to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke. For 17 years now, the Go Red for Women campaign educated women about their number…
City makes plans for funds from American Rescue Plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Rescue Plan is providing the City of Jackson with direct local government assistance. In Thursday's budget committee meeting, members discussed the up to $14.5 million…
Woman shares her business startup story in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Founder and CEO of TapOnIt Katie Castillo-Wilson decided to quit her "normal" job to launch a tech startup in Iowa back in 2014. Since then, she has…
TN Fosters Hope creates partnership between churches, DCS
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the faith community to support foster kids through a new initiative: TN Fosters Hope. "We have, together, a collected desire that…
Walmart pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you are looking for a location to get your COVID-19 vaccine, all Walmart locations are offering available appointments. "We have had a lot of people come…
iPhone 12 could pose danger to those with heart conditions, experts say
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are iPhone users with heart problems endangered? When moving around, many people will stick their iPhone in the front pocket of their shirt, coat or jacket. However, iPhone users with heart conditions might want to put their…
Trenton church holds food box distribution
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local church is now helping out their county each week. First Baptist Church in Trenton is providing 1,200 food boxes once a week, totaling 4,800 boxes…
Officials discuss decision to open storm shelters
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- County leaders have been watching the forecast for a few days now, preparing for storms. Now, with the severe weather approaching, several shelters have opened. "We take…
Pet of the Week: Callie
This week's Pet of the Week brought to you by Saving the Animals Together is Miss Callie! Callie is a sweet girl who came to STAT after spending time in…
Chester Co. students take part in Great American Cleanup, clear roadway litter
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County High School students took a break from class to promote litter awareness on roadways in Chester County. The students partnered with the Tennessee…
Suspect in custody in east Jackson shooting investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting in east Jackson Thursday morning. Police say the shooting happened at Royal Arms apartments on North Royal Street around 10:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a man with an…
