HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Officials respond after residents continue to raise concerns about their water quality. Last week, we received information and photos from viewers regarding water discoloration in Huntingdon. This follows reports of similar issues we previously covered in May.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is holding a community open house to discuss the future of Jackson Plaza. The Jackson Plaza Sub Area, which includes the former Service Merchandise building, is located in north Jackson near the intersection…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson announces Rachel Tucker has been appointed as the new Director of After School and Camp Bruins. A press release states Tucker brings a…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event will honor a film that left a lasting legacy in West Tennessee. The 50th Anniversary Celebration of "Walking Tall" will be held on Friday,…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One local town has a new dining option on the menu. Wednesday, the Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Jack's restaurant in Bolivar. With various other locations already open…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Newbern man has been sentenced to prison for second degree murder. According to District Attorney General Danny Goodman, Jr., 21-year-old Caleb Edwards has been sentenced to 18 years in the Tennessee Department of Corrections for the…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris Police Department confirms a pedestrian was killed on Tuesday. According to a press release, officers were on the scene Tuesday afternoon in downtown Paris, where a person was struck by a vehicle. The release states…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian School announces four new hires to the school's staff. According to a press release, Jerry…
UPDATE (7/25/23): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms both drivers received non-fatal injuries in the collision. According to a preliminary report, around 11:20 a.m. on July 24, both vehicles were travelling on Highway 412 East and collided in the roadway. The…
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. -- An Alabama man is arrested after sheriff's deputies discovered a meal with an unexpected ingredient. According to the Lauderdale County, Alabama Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Timothy Nolen was arrested during a traffic stop on Saturday. [caption id="attachment_1640649"…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A former Hardin County Middle School teacher has been indicted for theft and official misconduct. According to the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, an investigation revealed that former English Language Arts teacher Amy McSwain stole at least $370 in…
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a woman whose skeletal remains were found in 1985 in Cheatham County has been identified. A news release says in March 1985, TBI launched an investigation after a motorist…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new director has been named for the University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson Center. A press release confirms the position will go to Anita Cannedy, former director of…
Moviegoers will have two very different big-budget films to choose from while visiting the theater this weekend: Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." The two high-profile films, which are seemingly opposite in tone, have sparked multiple jokes and memes…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers will create over 1,000 new jobs across the state. On Thursday, Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lane College Student Government Association (SGA) President Malek Lockhart was recently invited to an annual luncheon in Nashville. On July 13, Lockhart was welcomed by Secretary of State…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One of the biggest music events of the summer returns to primetime on Wednesday night. The CMA Fest will air July 19 at 7 p.m. Central on ABC. The three-hour special features "can't miss collaborations" and "unforgettable…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- All of West Tennessee is invited to a free community event in Gibson County. A screening of the film "Jesus Revolution" will be held at the Peabody High School football stadium, at no cost to guests. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Georgia-Pacific will be hosting job fairs this month for careers with Dixie Jackson. A press release states these events aim to recruit local talent for several roles at the new Dixie plant coming to Jackson in 2024.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is announcing two new members of its security team. According to a press release, David Smith and Robert Clyce will play pivotal roles "in ensuring the safety and well-being of the USJ…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dr. LaToshia Chism, current President of the Gamma Psi Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, has been named as the June 2023 Hub City Hero. A…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The community will soon have a new option on the menu in the Crockett County area. Stir Crockett is a new coffee shop and café, where where "love, coffee, and community intertwine." The café will feature a…
GATES, Tenn. -- An event in Lauderdale County will help prepare local students as the new school year approaches. A Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 265 Wardlow Street in Gates, Tennessee. Along with…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A man is arrested after drugs, weapons and more were seized at a local business. According to a post by the West Tennessee…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The former Early Learning Coordinator for the Paris Special School District (PSSD) in Henry County has been indicted for theft. Following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, a…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- After a special meeting of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Friday, a new chancellor has been confirmed for UT Martin. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two members of the Greater Jackson Chamber team are being recognized at a statewide level. Mandy White, the Chamber's Chief Economic Development Officer, has been accepted into Leadership Tennessee's…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a new state record for blue catfish has been confirmed. According to the TWRA, Micka Burkhart caught the fish on June 28, at Barkley Reservoir…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a business. According to police, officers responded to Dollar General on Forrest Street around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July…
UPDATE (10/06/23): Humboldt child rape suspect found living in boat in Alaska EARLIER STORY: HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is seeking a man charged with rape of a child. According…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A hiring event is coming up this week at a local early learning center. Multiple positions are currently open at Washington Douglass Head Start/Early Head Start Center in Jackson. Available positions include assistant teacher, early head start…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man wanted for multiple counts of sex crimes against a runaway child has been captured. A press release states on Monday, July 10, the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office issued a news release in response to video footage unveiled from a recent traffic stop. SEE ALSO: Traffic stop takes unexpected turn…
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search for a missing inmate results in an unexpected discovery. According to Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems, on Monday, July 10, inmates Jeremy Christy and Jamie Hinson escaped from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A clothing drive is launching to support students with the Jackson-Madison County School System. JMCSS has teamed up with the local nonprofit Corey's Gifts for the annual School Uniform Clothing Drive. It will be held from Monday,…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The 40th Annual Fish Fry fundraiser to raise funds for the Mid-South Youth Camp is coming up this month. Located near Henderson, Mid-South Youth Camp is operated by Freed-Hardeman University. Each year, the fish fry serves as…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City's space for micro-retail and entrepreneurship will be the site of a fun weekend event. TheLOCAL is hosting a Block Party on Saturday, July 15. According to a social media post, the event will feature…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A new sidewalk project is announced for the City of Lexington. Construction will soon begin on a new sidewalk project spanning from Main Street/South Broad Block east to the Main Street/Fielder Street Block. According to information shared…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Police Department has issued several citations to local businesses for selling tobacco or alcohol to underage customers. According to McKenize Mayor Ryan Griffin, authorities conducted compliance checks at multiple locations throughout the city in May.…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd will make a recommendation for the next Chancellor of UT Martin. According to a press release, Yancy Freeman will be recommended by Boyd to the UT Board of Trustees. Freeman…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event will celebrate friendship in the Hub City. Local artist and publisher Carla Cruit, also known as Rose Elaine, will host a Friendship Day party and potluck on Saturday, August 5. The event will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has been awarded a grant to begin the Rockabilly Readers program. A $4,000 grant provided by the Community Foundation of West Tennessee will allow the new program to launch in partnership with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Madison County Foster Parent Association announces a need for school uniforms and school supplies for local children. According to a press release, there are 72 children in foster care in Madison County, and the Jackson…
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The 39th Annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival is coming up on July 14 & 15. Presented by the Lauderdale Chamber/Economic & Community Development, the yearly event offers a variety of events to enjoy while celebrating local…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian School announces Dexter Bowles has been hired as the new director of security, effective August 1. According to a press release, Bowles served as captain in the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- No fatal boating-related accidents occurred in the state over the four-day July 4th holiday/Operation Dry Water weekend, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirms. Operation Dry Water, which is a three-day period of increased enforcement and education about…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An award-winning comedian is making a stop in the Hub City! Alabama native Mickey Bell is bringing his comedy act to the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Wednesday,…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A speed limit change has been implemented on a heavily-traveled local highway. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready issued an announcement that reads in part: Please be advised that a change of speed limit has been implemented…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville Police Department is investigating the burglary of a local business. According to police, around 2:12 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, six individuals arrived in two separate vehicles…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular Christian recording artist will join an annual event for a local university. CeCe Winans will headline Union University's 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet. This year's event will take place on October 24 at the Carl Perkins…
