UPDATE: Whiteville Food Bank to host fundraising events to support community
One non-profit in West Tennessee is hosting a couple of upcoming events to help raise funds to provide emergency assistance to members of the community.
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Court date moved for former youth pastor accused of rape
In our continuing coverage, a former youth pastor at a church in Jackson was supposed to appear in court Wednesday.
JPD’s Youth Police Academy aims to help build positive relationships
Local law enforcement are aiming to change how some may view the police by starting with the youth.
Pet of the Week: Rex
This week's Pet of the Week comes to us from Tipton County Animal Shelter.
Tax free weekend: Find out what’s exempt and how to save big
Parents, the time is approaching for you to gather the kids and head out to save on back to school items.
Officials investigate cause of house fire in Carroll County
Police and fire crews are looking into what caused a house fire at one home in rural West Tennessee.
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week is Charlee!
Jackson City Council members pass first reading of FY 24-25 budget
Council members passed the first reading for the City of Jackson's proposed budget, one of the largest in recent years.
Young Entrepreneur’s Market offers a unique opportunity to local youth
One event coming up in the Hub City is giving young people a space to showcase their budding businesses.
Head of Jackson Budget Committee addresses budget concerns
We spoke to head of the budget committee, Frank McMeen, regarding the City of Jackson's proposed budget.
Local non-profit that saves dogs from euthanasia faces dissolution
One non-profit is asking for the community's help to keep an organization running that has been saving animal's lives for more than a decade in West Tennessee.
Pet of the Week: Lillie
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Lillie!
Stray bullet flies through home in Jackson, narrowly missing woman
What was supposed to be a fun-filled evening, celebrating the Fourth of July, turned out to be extremely frightening for one West Tennessee mother.
White Squirrel Festival wraps up with Independence Day celebration
One town wraps up an annual festival with an Independence Day celebration.
Pet of the Week: Carter
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Carter!
Miss Volunteer America contestants visit Jackson Rotary Club
50 women from across the United States gathered for lunch and got a chance to mingle and introduce themselves to members of the Jackson Rotary Club.
TCAP scores released, TDOE finds that students made ‘significant gains’
Tennessee Department of Education released testing results for the English and Language Arts portion of the spring 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Academic Program, or better known as the TCAP assessment.
theCO holds ‘Finding Your Funding’ event to support entrepreneurs
One event provides local entrepreneurs resources to start or expand their small business.
Pet of the Week: Chad
This week's Pet of the Week is Chad!
Man convicted of murdering Holly Bobo seeks new trial
A hearing was held in the case of the State of Tennessee v. Zachary Adams, who was convicted of killing Holly Bobo.
Hearing held regarding supposed new evidence in Holly Bobo case
A hearing was held Friday in Hardin County regarding supposed new evidence in The State of Tennessee v. Zachary Rye Adams.
Beat the heat: Ways to stay safe as temperatures continue rising
With forecasts predicting temperatures in the 90's this weekend, experts are urging others to prepare for the heat before it hits.
Tennessee’s G.I.F.T.S. program aims to help pregnant women quit smoking
The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department brings attention to a new program that will provide women and their families with resources and incentives to quit smoking.
Over $1.4 million mismanaged, new details surface regarding sheriff’s indictment
We have continuing coverage on a local sheriff who has served over Gibson County for a decade.
Attorney confirms Gibson County sheriff faces 18 felony charges
Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas was booked into the Gibson County jail Tuesday around 10:43 a.m. and records available online indicate he bonded out of custody within minutes.
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee.
Crosswalk art in downtown Jackson begins, OJH welcomes volunteers
Our Jackson Home, in partnership with the City of Jackson, The CO, Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, and local artist Callie Wright is installing new crosswalk art at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street in downtown Jackson.
‘Not guilty’: Jury returns verdict on Swift murder charge after 2-day deliberation
After a nearly two-week long trial in the case of The State of Tennessee v. David Swift, the jury returned with a verdict.
Swift trial day 7: State and defense present their closing arguments
It's been seven days of trial in the case of The State of Tennessee versus David Swift, who is accused of murdering his wife more than a decade ago.
Swift trial day 6: Children of David and Karen Swift testify
It is the second week and the sixth day of trial in the case of The State of Tennessee versus David Swift.
Pet of the Week: Nia
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia!
Day 3 of Swift murder trial, friends of victim testify
It is the third day of trial in the case of the State of Tennessee versus David Swift who is accused of murdering his wife Karen more than a decade ago.
Court reconvenes for day 2 of Swift murder trial
The second day of trial resumed Wednesday in Weakley County in the case of the State of Tennessee versus David Swift.
Nonprofits partner to combat rising crash rates among Tennessee teens
Car crashes involving Tennessee teens are up from previous years. According to traffic safety experts, the period from Memorial Day through Labor Day usually shows a dangerous spike in teen traffic fatalities.
Pet of Week: Lillie
This week's Pet of Week from Hero West Rescue is Lillie.
Cemetery hosts honorary ceremony for fallen soldiers, families
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of the month of May. It's a time for Americans to reflect on the sacrifices many members of the U.S. military gave to fight and protect the citizens of our country.
Crockett County recognizes medical personnel during National EMS Week
24-7 and 365 days a year, men and women on the frontlines provide crucial, life-saving services for their communities.
Jackson Pride awards $7,000 in scholarships to local students
Today, May 22, Jackson Tennessee Pride awarded $7,000 in scholarships to three local high school graduates during a presentation at the Community Foundation of West Tennessee.
Chester County UT Extension holds inaugural wellness forum
The month of May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental health issues and to help reduce the stigma many experience. One organization is doing just that.
Are you required to pay unmanned speeding tickets? Officials clarify
A speeding citation, received via postal mail, many Tennessee residents have received them. We spoke to experts and officials to see if they could provide clarification on the citations and what to do if you receive one in the mail.
Pet of the Week: Radar
This week's Pet of the Week comes to us from Tipton County Animal Shelter.
Memorial ceremony for fallen officers held in downtown Jackson
An event honors the brave men and women who took an oath to protect and serve, and made the ultimate sacrifice.
JMCSS Recess Bus takes the fun to schools in Madison County
A unique bus makes a stop at one local school to take field day activities to the next level.
Police confirm one dead, one injured in east Jackson shooting
We have updates about a story we've been following closely and we now have more details, but are still left with many questions.
Professor speaks at rotary club about local outreach projects
A professor at one local university shares how community involvement can change people's lives.
Summer job opportunities for youth in the Hub City
According to the Labor Department, the number of teens who had a job or were looking for one last year was the highest in more than a decade.
Missing man from Crockett County found safe
A missing man from Crockett County has been found safely.
Pet of the Week: Cash
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash!
Over 150 entries present for Strawberry Festival’s Grand Floats Parade
The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival kicks off another day of celebration and today's main event had more entries than in recent years.
Strawberry festivities continue as Jr. Floats Parade rolls through
It's the fifth day of the 86th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival.
