Flooding leads to lane closures in Carroll County
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…
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Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Alecia Armour
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…
State officials discuss services for residents with disabilities
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…
West Tennessee Healthcare expands 911 center
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Chris Haliburton
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…
New robotic-assisted surgical system comes to Jackson
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,…
Spirit Halloween open for holiday season
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Tiffany Pettigrew
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…
Local man is recognized as a hero after saving woman from house fire
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Julie Miller
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…
Madison Co. officials welcome new county commissioners
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Joanna Willingham
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…
School officials, first responders talk about bee attack on playground
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Debbie Forsyth
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…
Roundabout construction to cause lane change Wednesday
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…
SOAR program helps Jackson Christian students succeed
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: John Kopmeier
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…
Local principal a finalist for 'Principal of the Year' award
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.…
Chester County elects new mayor
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…
Local election officials gear up for upcoming Election Day
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…
Preparations underway ahead of elections for two local counties
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…
West Tennessee farmers react to agricultural tariffs
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…
Selmer receives $500,000 park grant
SELMER, Tenn. -- A $500,000 grant goes to the city of Selmer to renovate one of the city's parks. "It's a huge deal for Selmer and all the citizens that live here…
School leaders offer reminder of medical requirements for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the new school season for Jackson-Madison County students quickly approaching, parents need to make sure their students are up to date with the proper vaccinations and medical paperwork.…
Girl Scouts of America releases 30 new badges focused on STEAM skills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Girl Scouts of America have released several new badges the organization hopes will inspire new skills and leadership roles. The Girl Scouts of America have rolled out a set of 30 new badges to start off…
IHOP celebrates 60th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a full house Tuesday at the International House of Pancakes, and all you needed to enjoy their pancakes was 60 cents. "Today is July 17, and it is our…
Flooding closes parts of busy highway in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers can now pass over portions of Highway 18 near Medon. However, that wasn't the case earlier Monday. Heavy rains from early Monday morning caused flash flooding in…
Broadband grant brings high-speed internet across Hardeman County
TOONE, Tenn. -- Residents in Hardeman County will now have a chance to have internet access county-wide after a grant from the state. "So this is a big day for Hardeman County to partner with Aeneas and the state of…
Federal grant helps bring new internet access to rural West TN communities
BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. -- McNairy County residents can now expect to have more access to high speed internet. "It's huge because this is going to serve us, 2,000 McNairy County residents,…
Leaders of local town reach out to citizens with 'mobile city hall'
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Inside the Walmart in Bolivar, city officials have set up what they call a mobile city hall. "When I took office, I got more complaints at Walmart than I did anywhere else," Mayor Julian McTizic said. "So…
A night of family, fun and fireworks at the Medina Community Park
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Music, food and fun! That's what you can find at the Medina Community Park as locals gathered to celebrate the nations Independence Day. "You get to dress up in…
Firework rules & ordinances to follow this Independence Day
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This Fourth of July, many people will celebrate with fireworks. Milan Fire Chief Steven Dillard says it's important to know the rules to follow. "The main thing to…
How to locate public cooling stations to help beat the heat
MILAN, Tenn. -- "We haven't had any heat emergencies yet," Milan Fire Chief Steven Dillard said. "We've been fortunate in that." As temperatures rise into the mid 90s, it is important for those…
Wildlife experts say to watch out for turtles this time of year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Late May through June is an active season for turtles. "People see turtles come walking across their yards or walking across roads this time of year," said Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Regional Administrator Alan Peterson. "Most of them…
RIFA kicks off plans for annual 'Canstruction' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Regional Inter-Faith Association, or RIFA, has played a major role in community service in Jackson for the last 40 years. "We are the premier hunger-fighting agency in our community,…
Parents reminded to watch out for hot surfaces as kids play outdoors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A picture of a burned child was shared by Las Vegas Fire & Rescue to help warn people about the unexpected hazards of using garden hoses that have been laying…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Linda Holley
MARTIN, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Special Education teacher Linda Holley of Martin Middle School. After teaching for over three decades, this will be the…
Exchange Club holds annual Flags of Freedom ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A sea of red, white and blue as far as the eye can see. More than 1,000 flags were lined up honoring those who have served…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Kim Jones
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery teaches in Union City. Kenton native Kim Jones has taught for over 25 years but never thought she would…
Local law enforcement gather to remember those fallen in line of duty
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Dozens of officers, deputies and families gathered Tuesday in memory of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Two dozen law enforcement officers have been killed in…
May is Stroke Awareness Month; What risk factors should you know?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you feel you could be suffering a stroke, medical experts say there are signs to look for. "An easy acronym for everybody to know is called F.A.S.T., which…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Darryl Wells
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is sixth grade English teacher Darryl Wells of East Elementary School. Teaching wasn't something Wells expected he'd do,…
How local farmers say they have been affected by excess rain this season
MILAN, Tenn. -- It may be sunny and mostly dry for now, but excessive rains earlier this year have created some problems for local farmers. "Well, it has delayed planning this year…
Students, teachers learn about National Guard careers
MILAN, Tenn. -- More than 600 West Tennessee students and teachers learned about what educational opportunities are offered by the Army National Guard. High school juniors and seniors and their teachers experienced…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Kem Cobb
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kem Cobb is a 29-year veteran of the Jackson-Madison County School System. The fourth grade teacher at Pope Elementary says her family always had a lot of respect for educators.…
Gov. Haslam visits Union City school to get local perspective on education
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Three years ago, Gov. Bill Haslam created a Governor's Teacher Cabinet where teachers across the state were able to voice their concerns about their local education systems. "Gov.…
Experts share tips to protect yourself, pets during flea & tick season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterinarian Dr. Ellen Deming says she's seen many animals with tick problems since February. "Most people have a false sense of security because we've had so much cold weather…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Jessica Roehs
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Jessica Roehs has been teaching for almost 10 years, coming from a family of teachers. "My mother taught for 30 years. My sister also teaches here with me," Roehs said. As…
Big Idaho Potato Truck draws support for local cause
PARSONS, Tenn. -- It's one large potato for a large cause. The Big Idaho Potato Truck has made several stops across the country including at Prater's Taters in Parsons as part of…
Local officials meet for updates on Memphis Regional Megasite
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More money will now go to construction at the Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County. "This past week we did get approval for $30.7 million to go towards the construction…
