Educator of the Week: Karen Massengill
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week. Karen Massengill is a kindergarten teacher at Caywood Elementary in Lexington. It's the same school and even the same…
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COVID-19 survivor shares journey, feeds local healthcare workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henderson man is giving back to those who helped him through his recovery process after being diagnosed with COVID-19. "Yes, many are dying, but there's some of…
Jackson-Madison County School officials explain return to in-person learning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes are happening again within the Jackson-Madison County School System, with plans to return to in-person learning. "After thoughtful collaboration among district principals, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King's executive…
Authorities investigate trailer home fire in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Dispatch was called around 9:23 Monday morning, near East Church Street in Medina, after flames were reported to have been coming out of a trailer home. First responders from the Medina, Gibson County and Milan Fire Departments…
Educator of the Week: Donna Butler
TRENTON, Tenn. -- It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week. Donna Butler has been teaching for 22 years and is currently the Special Populations Teacher at Trenton Rosenwald Middle…
Business owners discuss financial relief for COVID-19 losses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Humboldt Plaza 3 movie theater has been around since 1942, but they've had their share of struggles over the years. "We were doing very well…
Relief still available for small businesses, $151 million left unclaimed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Time is running out for small businesses in Tennessee to receive additional financial relief. In August, Governor Bill Lee used money from the federal coronavirus relief fund…
Olive Garden delivers lunches to healthcare workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each Labor Day over 800 Olive Garden restaurants across the U.S. deliver lunches to those who have served the community. It's a tradition going on for almost…
Milan police accept applications for Shop With a Cop program
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is already taking sign-ups for an annual Christmas event. Every December, the Milan Police Department's Shop With a Cop program raises money…
Educator of the Week: Heather Palmer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week. This week’s nominee is Heather Palmer, an eighth grade science teacher at Northeast Middle School in Jackson.…
New K9 officer joins TBI to fight crime
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new member on the team that will help with fighting crimes, including child exploitation. Meet Zeus. He's the newest officer with…
Remnants of Hurricane Laura passes through Mid-South
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The impacts left behind from historic Hurricane Laura will leave many communities recovering for months to come. West Tennessee is no stranger in dealing with impacts in regards to…
Obion County Fair open through Saturday, Aug. 29
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fair season usually kicks off this time of year, but event cancellations are something that have been far too common due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the…
JMCSS returns to school with staggered schedules, safety equipment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lots of adjustments are being made for students starting school again. Prior to the start of the year, the Jackson-Madison County School System already had a plan…
Bells Elementary teachers receive training for virtual learning
BELLS, Tenn. -- When COVID-19 hit earlier this year, many schools systems were left scrambling for a plan. Over the summer, administrators with Bells Elementary came up with a plan to…
Deer hunting season approaching for West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The August deer hunting season is quickly approaching, and here is what you need to know. During the August Velvet Hunt you are able to hunt mature bucks. The season…
Small game hunting season to kickoff Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we near the end of the summer season and into fall, small game hunting season is just around the corner. Squirrel season kicks off on Saturday, August 22, which…
Jackson-Madison County Library display highlights women's suffrage movement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has a new display as a way to commemorate the women's suffrage movement. Tuesday marks 100 years since women in the United States won the right…
Union University welcomes students back for first day of classes
JACKSON, Tenn.-- It's the first day of classes at one local university, with students now back on campus after COVID-19 forced remote learning. "[Its] always an exciting time to start a new semester,…
Police identify woman killed in south Jackson domestic homicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon, the Jackson Police Department responded to reports of a woman that was shot in her home on Tricia Cove in south Jackson. Police say 53-year-old Shewanna Gray-Cross…
Dyersburg standoff ends with one in custody
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Around 3:30 Wednesday morning, Dyersburg police responded to a residence on the 500 block of Lewis Avenue and Johnson Street after a man barricaded himself inside of a home. According…
Businesses begin issuing their own mask mandates nationwide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Businesses are stepping up and enforcing their own mandates in areas that are not requiring masks. Major retailers such as Walmart and Kohl's issued their mandates Monday. In a…
Customers respond to first day of mask mandate at Walmart stores
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Monday marked the first day of a mask mandate at Walmart and Sam's Club stores across the country as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise. "If you…
Tips on staying safe in the summer heat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every year around 600 heat related deaths happen across the country. With excessive heat in the forecast, have you prepared a heat safety check list? Before you start your…
COVID-19 survivor shares her recovery journey
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Alamo resident Mardavia Williamson is a licensed cosmetologist and owns her own salon and lash business. She's also a caregiver. Williamson never would have thought she'd be part of…
Congressman honors "Man of the Year" recipient for his service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One government official is recognizing a Jackson man for his dedication and service to the community. Congressman David Kustoff recognized Executive Director for Aspell Recovery Center Richard…
Haywood County Schools announce reopening plans for upcoming school year
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- For students who attend the Haywood County School System, many changes are expected to take place when schools re-open on August 17. Haywood County Schools Superintendent Joey Hassell…
What local law enforcement is saying about use of force, training policies
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…
Excessive rainfall causes flash flooding, impacts many West Tennessee communities
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…
Local county mayors react to the state of emergency extension
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…
New executive order extends state of emergency, previous provisions
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…
2019 TBI data shows decrease in reported crime across the 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…
45 dogs removed from Henry County home
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 Generals officials speak about postponed concert
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,…
West Tennesseans mark Juneteenth with celebrations
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 Exchange Club honors 2019 "Man of the Year"
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…
Overdose deaths increase amid COVID-19
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…
Lane College announces reopening plans amid COVID-19
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…
Local animal rescue shelter to hold microchipping event
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 microchipping event
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 High School holds summer prom
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…
Fleet Feet holds second annual 5K
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…
Delta Dental offers grant for dentists as reopening begins during COVID-19
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…
RIFA receives $2,000 donation from local business
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…
Recreation center faces closure due to pandemic
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…
Meat industry seeing impacts from COVID-19
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,…
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo amid coronavirus
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…
Dyer Co. High School displays tribute to seniors
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 Christian student celebrates 17th birthday
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…
Local attorney gives back to healthcare workers
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…
