Car crash uproots fire hydrant in north Jackson
Around 2 p.m. Friday, we began receiving reports of water gushing high into the air in Jackson.
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RECAP: More details revealed in preliminary hearing for Austin Drummond
Emotions ran high as the family of the Lake County quadruple homicide victims attended Austin Drummond's preliminary hearing.
Traffic stalls on I-40 after crash involving lithium batteries creates hazard
Officials are working to clear an area of I-40 eastbound after a vehicle accident involving lithium batteries created a hazardous scene.
Labor Day brings families, communities together across West Tennessee
One West Tennessee hotspot had quite the turnout for Labor Day.
Cooling Down Mid-Week
West Tennessee looks to pick up another stretch of days with cooler than normal weather later this week, plus a chance for scattered showers. Tonight: Cloud cover will begin to break after sunset, leading to mostly clear skies by late…
Forecasting A New Record Low For Jackson
A dry, calm, and clear weather pattern has emerged for the middle portion of the week here in West Tennessee and much of the Mid-South. This shapes up for us to hit some very cool temperatures across the region, maybe…
Cold Front To Bring A Taste Of Fall
Temperatures will be falling to a very comfortable range after a cold front pushed through earlier this afternoon. The week ahead looks dry with only one chance for some scattered showers over the next 7 days. Cold Front: The airmass…
Tipster in Austin Drummond case to be awarded free recliner
A local man will receive a gift due to a call that helped to end the Austin Drummond manhunt.
Over 200 students turn the tassel during TCAT Jackson graduation ceremony
School just recently started back for most students, but for some here in the Hub City, the doors to the world just opened up.
Jackson City Fair begins, kicking off days of fun, food and entertainment
The Jackson City Fair kicked off Wednesday afternoon.
Heat Advisory Extended Through Tuesday
As temperatures start to climb toward triple digits, we provide the latest forecast details coming up right here. Monday: Temperatures will climb up to 100 degrees a couple days this week. Monday is the first of those. Futurecast is hinting…
Affected by April’s storms? Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is near
A deadline is fast approaching to apply for aid from FEMA if you were affected by severe weather back in April.
Symbol of freedom installed at Liberty Park, mayor makes proclamation
A pair of local organizations team up for a dedication here in the Hub City.
TN State Veterans Cemetery earns 2nd consecutive award for excellence
The Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads has earned it's second consecutive operational excellence award.
Electric truck mass production at BlueOval City delayed to 2028
A local automotive plant has announced another delay.
Mild Heat Sticking Around, Rain Chances Mid-Week
We have a textbook week of August on tap for us here in West Tennessee. Temperatures will be in the 90s all week long, but we have a chance for a cold front and some showers a couple days this…
Nonprofit kick starts fundraiser for life-sized cougar statue at Hub City Central Stadium
A Jackson high school is offering a chance for alumni and supporters to leave a lasting legacy.
More residents react to Drummond’s capture after week-long manhunt
In our continuing coverage, we've spent the afternoon checking in with local residents now that the manhunt for Austin Drummond has ended.
Online retailer opens first physical location in Jackson
A grand opening took place in east jackson Thursday afternoon.
Hub City Brewing celebrates 731 Day with ‘Made in Jackson 2025’
As celebrations for 731 Day comes to a close, there was a big event happening in downtown Jackson Thursday evening.
Dangerous Heat Returns After Mild Weekend
We have several days of dangerous heat coming into West Tennessee to start the week. Unfortunately, there is little hope of any relief in the form of rain or cloud cover over the…
Expert shares gardening tips for incoming drought
Beginner gardeners, there are some tips for taking care of your plants during a dry forecast.
Extreme heat in West TN: What you need to know to stay safe
As extreme heat rages on in West Tennessee, we have some information that could end up saving a life.
Dangerous Heat All Week
Dangerous heat will be impacting our region all week long. We've already had a couple Extreme Heat Warnings issued, and it's possible we see more with little to no help from rain this time. We have the details coming up…
Tips to stay cool as significant heatwave approaches West Tennessee
The heat is on here in West Tennessee and local power companies are making plans to assist residents during the coming days.
Hub City business temporarily closes after driver crashes into front of building
A staple business in the Hub City shares more about the moment a car crashed into their building Thursday morning.
Black bear sightings confirmed in Hardin County. What officials are saying
A local county has reported several black bear sightings recently.
HHS alumni build new addition to Carroll County park
Carroll County Inclusion Park in Huntingdon has added a storybook trail around a part of the Kelley Sports Complex.
Corn season is in full swing across West Tennessee
Farming season is in full swing across West Tennessee, and Sweet corn is all the rage this summer.
Can West Tennessee experience a flood like Kerrville, Texas?
The flooding in Texas has a few different factors involved in the deadly flash flooding that occurred over the weekend.
Showers And Storms Moving In
Storms are moving back into the forecast for the entire week. Will it storm all day, every day? Not likely. You will want to keep the umbrella within arms reach at all times throughout the week. We'll break it down…
Tornado cleanup commences in Selmer as 3-month mark nears
Thursday will mark three months since an EF-3 twister hit Selmer in the early morning hours.
Milder Heat Back In The Forecast
Temperatures are cooler coming up, but we can still expect some low triple-digit Heat Index values this week. Chances for showers and storms will hang around for the first half of the week, giving way to a fantastic forecast for…
Tips for dealing with common summertime pests
As summer sets in, it's good to be aware of pests that may impact you while outdoors.
Nonprofit distributes supplies to Jackson’s unhoused community
A local nonprofit is helping the unhoused in the Hub City with the distribution of what they're calling "dignity bags."
Heat Advisory Extended To Friday
Heat Advisory Update: Confidence in dangerous Heat Index values are increasing beyond Tuesday, prompting NWS Memphis to extend the Heat Advisory all the way to 9:00 PM Friday. During that time, we can expect to see little overnight relief from…
Long Term Dangerous Heat This Week
Sunday marks the third day of the first heat wave of 2025. This morning, our heat advisory was extended. We also have details on the forecast coming up right here. Heat Advisory: Our Heat Advisory has been extended through 9:00…
First Heat Advisory Likely Coming This Weekend
Last Night, West Tennessee saw training storms with high rainfall rates causing some widespread flooding in our southwestern counties. Now we're turning the page into Summer as high heat will be moving into the Mid-South for the foreseeable future. We…
Heating Up, First Day Of Summer Friday
Temperatures and humidity are on the rise here in West Tennessee. We can expect to see temperatures to hit the low 90s, but it will feel like up to 105 by the end of the week. We have the forecast…
Active Weather Pattern Through Father’s Day Weekend
Our stretch of nice weather has come to a close here in West Tennessee. Showers and storms will return to West Tennessee Thursday evening and will linger with sporadic coverage over the course of the next several days. Fortunately, the…
UPDATE: Authorities confirm woman arrested for aggravated animal cruelty
A tragic case of alleged animal abuse happened Sunday in one West Tennessee community.
Local organizations join together for ‘Project Playhouse’ fundraiser
An area fundraiser has returned for another year.
Active Weather Returns To West Tennessee
A weak cold front will pass through West Tennessee Thursday afternoon, bringing with it a chance for showers and storms. Some of these storms could be strong to severe for high winds. As such, The SPC has placed all of…
Ground broken on new low-income housing units in Jackson
The Hub City is preparing to build some new homes for low-income households.
Wonderful Weather For Area Pools’ Opening Weekend
After one of the most hectic springs West Tennessee has seen in recent years, we begin our preparations for Summer. Most area pools will be opening this weekend and with that, we'll have wonderful weather coming into the region. We…
Ceremony held in Henderson remembers America’s first veterans
A Memorial Day celebration in a local town takes us all the way back to the beginning.
Tuesday weather recap: EF-0 tornado confirmed, high winds down trees, power lines
Severe weather impacted several areas in West Tennessee Tuesday, including a tornado in Madison County.
JCS raises over $23,000 for St. Jude
One of our schools here in the Hub City put on a fundraiser for St. Jude.
Crockett County Pound braces for overcrowding, shares how owners can help
As we get ready for the summer, our local animal shelters are gearing up to deal with overcrowding.
Storms Possible Overnight, Update For Tuesday’s Threat
After some showers passed along Highway 64 through Southwest Tennessee, we have more possible storms overnight tonight into Monday morning nad an update on Tuesday's Storm threat all coming up right here. Tonight: Storms will start to pop up overnight,…
