Doctor speaks about symptoms of coronavirus, allergies, flu
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…
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Local funeral home to offer online streaming for services
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…
Local business give back by offering extra services to customers
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…
Supporting local artists impacted by COVID-19
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…
Local artists' job impacted by COVID-19
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…
How local artists are being impacted by COVID-19
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…
COVID-19 leaves impact on local events
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…
Schools close to prevent the spread of COVID-19
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.…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Marianne Valdez
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…
Officials urge residents to be prepared for severe weather
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Ang O'Brien
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Allison Estes
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…
Girl Scout cookie booth season underway
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…
Old Country Store owner gives update on sinkhole
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…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Susan Badgett
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…
Law enforcement discuss increase in meth submissions within Tennessee
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…
Decatur County teacher gives back to students by honoring family
PARSONS, Tenn. -- To Parsons Elementary teacher Danny Littles, his students are his world. He invests a lot of his time running the school's STEAM and honor society program. "It's very, very…
Missing Haywood County woman found safe Monday afternoon
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- What started off as a non-stop three day search ended in relief for many after 44-year-old Chasity Finney was found safe Monday afternoon. "We had some leads that…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Rachel Barber
YORKVILLE, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Rachel Barber. Barber teaches seventh and eighth grade math at Yorkville Elementary. She splits her time teaching at…
New bill proposes Bible as official state book
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â A renewed push is underway in Nashville to make the Bible Tennessee's official state book. SB 2696 and HB 2778 were bills introduced by Senator Mark Pody and Representative…
Seminar helps educate officers about law enforcement suicide
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --Â The Police Benevolent Association and the Madison County Sheriff's Office teamed up to help educate first responders about PTSD and suicide prevention. "Police officers have stress everyday, answering one call after…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Cindy Parlow
ALAMO, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Cindy Parlow. Parlow teaches kindergarten at Alamo City School. She has been dedicated to being an educator for…
Jackson Chamber aims to bring Great Wolf Lodge to city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new project is being revealed which could help boost tourism in the Hub City. The Jackson Chamber announced plans Tuesday to bring the next Great Wolf Lodge attraction to West…
Tennessee Quit Week brings awareness, options to quit smoking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you seeing 2020? Well that's the theme for this year's "Tennessee Quit Week," a period used to inspire Tennesseans to live healthier tobacco free lives. For the last…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Mary Hicks
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Mary Hicks. The Chester County High School teacher has been in the field for 14 years. She is…
Proposed bill would allow sex offenders to attend churches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday, HB 1922 was filed through the Tennessee General Assembly by District 27 Rep. Patsy Hazlewood. The bill would allow sexual or violent sex offenders to attend a house of worship,but only under certain circumstances. Rep.…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Danielle Wallace
PINSON, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Danielle Wallace. Wallace has been a teacher for the past nine years. She's taught grades three through…
Sen. Marsha Blackburn discusses impeachment, Iran impact on Tenn.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn discussed the latest news in the U.S. Senate Tuesday, covering everything from President Trump's impeachment process to tensions in the Middle East. "We are hopeful that they are…
TBI: Laboratory data reveals increase in methamphetamine submissions
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â A troubling drug trend is being unveiled by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In the TBI's crime labs, marijuana has historically been the drug most frequently submitted for testing by law…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Carol Moore
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Carol Moore. Moore has been a teacher for 34 years. Moore has been continuing her family's role in education. Her mother was a…
Man sentenced to six years in 4-year-old's death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man convicted of killing a toddler in November appeared back in court for his sentencing. Darwin Reid was convicted in November of criminally negligent homicide and child abuse and…
Tennessee reports high flu activity for 2019-2020 season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. is on track to see one of the worst flu seasons in decades, with widespread activity reported in most states,…
Year in Review: West Tennessee weather of 2019
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From historic flooding to devastating storm damage, many West Tennesseans are still left recovering from some of the major weather events that took place this year. At the beginning…
Hub City shoppers searched for last minute gifts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 'Twas the day before Christmas, and all throughout the lots Jacksonians gathered to buy gifts they forgot. "I usually don't but this year it happened that way," said shopper…
New state gun law changes take effect in 2020
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Christmas right around the corner, some may consider getting a handgun for their loved one as a gift. Before you do, there are new state firearm and ammunition…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Toni Hardin
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- This week’s Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Toni Hardin. Hardin is currently a teacher at Adamsville Elementary School and has been a teacher for 27…
Experts share tips for holiday travel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas is a week away, and with many people expected to travel for the holiday, it's time to start planning ahead. This weekend marks one of the biggest travel days…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Jada Seaton
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Jada Seaton. Seaton teaches social studies at Madison Academic Magnet High School and brings with her 20…
West Tennessee areas experience winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winter weather was a possibility in West Tennessee on Tuesday, but some places more than others had the chance to experience it. The chance for snow was probably on…
Preparing ahead of Tuesday's wintry weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In less than 24 hours, wintry weather is possible across the mid-south, and preparations are already underway. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is watching the forecast, and they have several thousand…
Local program uses horse riding therapy for its patients
JACKSON, Tenn -- A therapy program has been trying an innovative way to work with its patients. For the last 20 years dozens of children across West Tennessee have benefited from hippotherapy through…
Rein-Bow Riding Academy
Rein-Bow Riding Academy is a therapy program through the West Tennessee Healthcare Therapy and Learning Center. It offers hippotherapy and therapeutic riding activities, which are provided at an arena in Huron. Riding sessions…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Jillian Davis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Jillian Davis. Davis has spent all 12 years of her teaching career at Pope Elementary. "I've always loved…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Cori Rose
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Cori Rose. As a Junior Kindergarten Teacher at University School of Jackson, Rose looks forward to coming work everyday and seeing the smile on…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Amanda Lemmings
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Amanda Lemmings. Lemmings is in her first year as a teacher at Bargerton Elementary School, and she says it's been an enjoyable experience. "It's…
Local bank foundation donates $50,000 to Carl Perkins Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization got a helping hand just ahead of the holiday season. "For our bank to be healthy, we have to invest in the communities in West Tennessee,"…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Madelyn Musser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is Madelyn Musser. From one small town to another, Musser came from Maine to get her education in…
Residents adjust to record-breaking cold
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It may still be Fall, but after the recent wintry conditions it has many thinking winter has already started. "I think it's wonderful that the sun is shining on my face.…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Amy Little
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is sixth grade teacher Amy Little from East Elementary in Humboldt. The New Orleans native has come a long…
TWRA wants hunters to know of changes before deer hunting season begins
MADISON Co., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says there are some changes you need to be aware of before deer hunting season starts this weekend. "Our regulations have gotten a little…
