HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The holiday season can be a hard time for some, but Huntingdon native Nathan Burns wants to make it easier. "Money is not that important to me. It's helping others,"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Normally the Salvation Army opens up holiday donations before Thanksgiving, but this year they had to start two weeks later. "This season is going well. However, due to some rule…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is fourth grade teacher Dianne Ivery of Arlington Elementary School. Ivery has taught for 24 years, mostly in Henderson, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Liberty Tech a moment a silence was given for Nyema Jackson, who was killed this weekend in an ambulance crash last weekend. The Liberty Tech girls basketball team…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the most wonderful time of the year. In downtown Jackson, hundreds began to line the streets late Monday afternoon ahead of the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. "I'm looking forward…
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Angela Winstead of McKenzie Middle School. She has been a teacher for 18 years. Winstead says she…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Broadcast legend Bill Way died Tuesday morning after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was 74 years old. Those who worked with him say he had a large personality and…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin welcomed new Interim President Randy Boyd Monday on his first day in office. "It's incredibly rewarding to be able to give back…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is teacher Dianne White of Bargerton Elementary School in Lexington. She has been a teacher for 24 years. White got a lot of inspiration in being…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is fifth grade teacher Autumn Russell of Finley Elementary School. She has been a teacher for seven years. Originally from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former school employee is facing a theft charge after allegedly stealing from fundraisers. After a joint investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office and the Jackson Police Department,…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is history teacher Colby Brown of Chester County High School. Brown has been a teacher for three years. As a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year marks the 16th annual campus and community service day for Union University. The day is a way for the university to give back to the community that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day, and several positions are left for voters to decide on throughout their counties and cities. Voters in Henderson and Chester counties will see…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is fourth grade teacher Christie Strayhorn of South Gibson County Middle School. Strayhorn has been a teacher for almost 30 years.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several new business opened Tuesday in the Hub City. "I've been in the jewelry business for over 25 years, and so this is just a combination of everything I've…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A Trenton man is charged with second-degree murder in a fatal shooting over the weekend. Brad Johnson, 36, appeared in court Monday afternoon, accused of fatally shooting a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is 5th grade teacher Jacklyn Sulock of Arlington Elementary. Sulock is new to the education field, and went to school in…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Many people are starting to turn their heaters back on for the first time this year, and companies are reminding residents to watch out for common problems. "All of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Roslyn Donley of Andrew Jackson Elementary. Donley has decades of experience teaching, with many of those years spent as…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office closed nearly a dozen roads Tuesday due to flooding in parts of the county. The sheriff's office confirmed Jennings Road, Early Austin…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials say flu season starts in October, meaning this month is the best time to get your annual shot to prevent getting sick. "Usually one time of year is…
MICHIE, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is social studies teacher Andrea Whitten of Michie School. Whitten has been a teacher for 11 years, with prior…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's National Fire Prevention Week and local fire officials want you to be prepared to handle fire emergencies. "You know in your homes, the number one thing is working smoke…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Usually it is one out of eight women that end up with breast cancer," said West Tennessee Imaging Center Mammography Unit Coordinator Alicia Hamilton. That's roughly 12 percent of…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery teaches elementary students in Bells. First grade teacher Charlotte Curl got her start in education in her home state…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- October marks the beginning of deer season, which means the odds of hitting one while driving goes up. "Since September I've already handled six [claims], and that's just my…
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is fifth grade teacher Tori Liggett of Greenfield School. Liggett loves the fact she gets to teach…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- For those commuting Monday around Carroll County, there were certain roads that were closed due to flooding. The right lanes on State Route 219 near Huntingdon were blocked…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is a teacher at North Side High School. Alecia Armour recalls the first time she knew that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A listening tour covering state services for people with disabilities was held at Jackson State Community College on Wednesday. "Individuals with disabilities are just a key component of our population…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The emergency medical dispatch center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital began expanding a few months ago along with their coverage area. "We're still dispatching the 911 calls as we…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Crockett County High School English teacher Chris Haliburton. Haliburton has been teaching in his hometown for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those who suffer from joint pain in their knees can now use a new form of surgery, one that involves a robotics-assisted system. "The NAVIO robotic knee replacement system,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A cool and gloomy start to the week gave us an early taste of fall. Although Halloween is still more than a month away, stores like Spirit Halloween have gotten…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery teaches in Humboldt. Tiffany Pettigrew has had several years of teaching experience around Gibson County. "I've taught seventh grade, preschool…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a frightening Sunday afternoon back on Aug. 26 for Heather Patterson. Her house caught fire with her mother still inside. "I run outside, called 911, and…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is elementary school teacher Julie Miller. Julie Miller teaches first grade at East Chester Elementary. Although she's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Newly elected and re-elected county officials were sworn in Thursday morning, with many of those sworn in being first-time county commissioners. "Being one of the new guys…
DENMARK, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Denmark Elementary School teacher Joanna Willingham. Willingham has been teaching for over 20 years, but teaching…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Dozens of first grade students at Martin Primary School were stung Tuesday morning after an incident involving a swarm of bees. "There were four classrooms at the playground at that…
BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. — This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is first grade teacher Debbie Forsyth of Bethel Springs Elementary. Forsyth has been teaching for about…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been several months of construction near parts of North Highland. "It's like every time the roads get smaller and smaller and smaller," resident Kendrick Turner said. Turner also works…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Jackson Christian, gifted students are able to join SOAR, a program that focuses on leadership and other skills. "Well I'm a parent of a gifted student and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is 6th Grade ELA teacher John Kopmeier of Northeast Middle School. John Kopmeier has been a teacher for…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Every year, the state selects nominees for the 'Principal of the Year' award. "I'm very appreciative of being nominated," said Crockett County High School Principal Jared Foust.…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Some counties will now be seeing some new leadership in certain positions. After Thursday's election, Chester county now has a new mayor to represent the community. "I was greatly…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Expect a few changes this upcoming Election Day in Chester county, ones that will make the voting process much quicker. "We have new voting equipment this year. That's…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Aug. 2 marks primary elections, and in Henderson County there are many positions to fill. "We've got five open seats, when you think about it — the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee farmers react to agricultural tariffs put in place on their products sold to other countries. "Farmers aren't looking for a handout in this country. We want free and open trade," said Eric Maupin of the American…
