GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee recently recommended law enforcement agencies across the state update their policies on use of force and training. Chief Bobby Sellers of the Milan Police Department says annually they have about eight to 10…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding early Wednesday morning that impacted many communities across West Tennessee. It caused flash flooding through the city of Selmer, mainly impacting areas surrounding the…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the state of emergency being extended until August 29, local mayors have been looking into what changes they might have to consider going forward. "We know that…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order Monday to extended the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Lee's latest executive order has extended a State…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released their 2019 report for Crime in Tennessee and it has shown an overall decrease in reported crimes across the state. Crime data is…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- After an anonymous tip and weeks of investigating, Animal Rescue Corps and the Henry County Sheriff's Department removed dozens of dogs from a single-family trailer in Paris on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of Coronavirus cases continue to increase in Tennessee and with that many events are cancelled or postponed. One of the biggest events planned in the Hub City,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many events were held in West Tennessee in honor of Juneteenth. "So it's important today that we march because it's not just about our freedom, it's about our presence,"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every year, the Jackson Exchange Club honors one man who has shown dedication and service to their community with the "Man of the Year" award. The 2019 award…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many treatment centers closed during the past three months amid COVID-19, but addiction hasn't slowed down. For those who suffer from substance abuse, the closures meant lack of access…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college president has many ideas on how to reopen safely. "Lane College will be open in the fall of 2020. The question is how we will be…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local animal rescue organization will be holding an event to help support a local shelter and gather much needed supplies. Saving The Animals Together says they have seen an…
Saving The Animals Together is having a microchipping event to help support a local shelter and gather needed supplies to help the animals. The event will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The 2020 class of Humboldt High School got the chance to enjoy their own makeshift prom after COVID-19 canceled many of their school plans. The Senior Summer Prom was held at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several participants laced up to take part in the Big Run 5K Wednesday evening, which was also National Running Day. Fleet Feet is a company that is known for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One company announced a grant available for dentists as they prepare to reopen their practices following COVID-19-related closures. Delta Dental of Tennessee committed more than $3.3 million for Operation #SmilesMatter, a grant program that helps Tennessee dentists…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Inter-Faith Association has found ways to keep giving back to those who need it most. "Because our soup kitchen has been closed due to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A building in Beech Bluff has withstood the test of time. "It was given to the Recreational Department to use a recreation center," said John Arnold with…
JACKSON, Tenn -- Several industries have been impacted by the Coronavirus over the last two months. Now, the meat industry is on the chopping block. The decrease in the supply for them to be store-ready might cause a potential shortage,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is no stranger to embracing other cultures and their foods. "It's Cinco De Mayo, and unfortunately our restaurants are not open yet," said Te'kila Mexican Bar…
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Hundreds of photos of Dyer County High School's Class of 2020 can be found lined around the school. It was done as way for the community to recognize…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jackson teen received a special happy birthday surprise from the community and her loved ones. Jackson Christian School student Olivia Gaston celebrated 17 years on Tuesday! The coronavirus didn't…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since the Coronavirus pandemic started, officials with West Tennessee Healthcare say they've had enough equipment and personal protection items in stock for their healthcare workers and patients. "We started stocking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After transitioning to remote or virtual learning this past month, high school seniors have had to make huge adjustments in their last year of secondary school. Final grades are being tabulated. Colleges have also had to be…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Paycheck Protection Program has been providing small businesses with funding options due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. It kicked off on April 3rd, but recently the program ran…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee officially announced in a state address Wednesday afternoon that all Tennessee schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year. This after previously calling for schools to remain closed through April 24.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation created the COVID-19 response fund last month. They raised $52,709 in this short amount of time. Grants will be issued to organizations who need help…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Board of Education, along with Director of Schools Greg Martin, is continuing remote and online learning. The decision came after the school board's Thursday night…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Easter is going to be celebrated a little bit different this year. Because of the stay-at-home restrictions families have had to find creative ways to make sure they're still able…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says two detention specialists with the sheriff's office have tested positive for COVID-19. "We've had three people that were tested. Two came back positive,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The FBI says COVID-19 related online phishing schemes are becoming more common. Schools and businesses have had to find ways to work remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The use…
MADISON, CO., Tenn. -- "It's been pretty much wet here in Madison County since December," farmer Johnny Verell said. It was a much needed dry and sunny day to start the month of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 has made it hard for one West Tennessee native and his family to get back to the states. International travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic have prevented…
MORRIS CHAPEL, Tenn. -- After the storms over the weekend, a landslide in Hardin County grew much larger. Large parts of Glendale Road in Morris Chapel have been blocked since the initial slide…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether it's a cough, sneeze or fever, our body has a way of letting us know if we're sick. What symptoms should you be looking for, especially with coronavirus? Not…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some businesses are going above and beyond to provide additional services during the Coronavirus pandemic. With social distancing making it harder for loved ones to interact, one business is trying…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some businesses have been going out of their way to keep their employees and customers healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Lanier English with McCoy's Heating and Air says they…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local artists are starting to feel the impact COVID-19 has on their jobs, with many venues and bars temporarily closing, but it's especially hard on some local artists and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Joe "The Kernal" Garner is used to being on the road. He's been a professional musician for at least 10 years and has been living in Jackson for at least 15 years. "For the moment, everything, I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some industries being affected during this Coronavirus pandemic are bars and other entertainment services, and many of them are temporarily closing their doors. But, it's especially hard on the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From fundraisers to corporate meetings, events across Jackson are being impacted due to COVID-19. Some of these bigger events included the American Kennel Club Dog Show that was planned for March…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday morning, Gov. Bill Lee issued a statement urging every school district in the state to close by Friday, March 20 as a response to the spreading coronavirus pandemic.…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Marianne Valdez. Valdez is the band director and music teacher at Haywood Middle School. This Tampa transplant…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's been almost a week since the deadly tornado outbreak across the state. The outbreak happened in the dead of night, making for a dangerous situation. Especially, for those…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Isaac Lane Elementary School teacher Ang O'Brien. The second grade teacher has taught all grade levels throughout…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Allison Estes. Estes has been with the West Tennessee School for the Deaf for seven years. Although…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Girl Scout cookie season is officially underway. It's something the organization only does once a year over a span of four weekends, and they kick off this Friday. Debra…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was on a rainy day at the start of the year when a sinkhole opened up on Casey Jones Lane. Sometimes when there's excessive amounts of rain in…
MILAN, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Susan Badgett, who's been a teacher for 33 years. Badgett has a specialized role at Milan Elementary…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One drug continues to be a concern across the state, but data from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation suggests law enforcement might be seeing an increase. "Meth is a dangerous…
