Author: Kyle Peppers

12th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic set for September in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event will bring a variety of local celebrities together for a good cause. The 12th annual Celebrity Gold Classic, sponsored by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Tuesday,…

‘Curiosities Market’ returns to Camden July 29

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Curiosities Market is returning to Camden on Saturday, July 29. Described as a monthly market of small businesses that carries all things odd and eclectic, the first event was held this past May. The July 29…

UPDATE: Henry County authorities say missing teen found

UPDATE: The Henry County Sheriff's Office says Teyana Smith has been located safe and returned home. EARLIER STORY: HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities in Henry County are attempting to locate a missing teen. Courtesy: Henry County…

Savannah Police release crime report for June 2023

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department's monthly crime report has been released. In May, Savannah Police shared that new statistical software was recently acquired that allows them to generate data in…

LIFELINE’s community blood drives for July 2023

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has announced their mobile blood drive locations for July 2023. Food Rite (Armory St.) – Trenton 7/03/2023 12:30pm – 5:30pm Food Giant – Brownsville 7/03/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm Madison Co. @ City Hall 7/05/2023…

United Way West TN hosts annual Celebration Breakfast

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday morning, United Way of West Tennessee hosted their annual Celebration Breakfast. The event celebrated United Way West TN's organizational impact during the 2022-23 campaign year, and…

Summer music series held at Carroll County 1,000 Acre Lake

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Music will fill the air in one local county as a series of live performances has been announced. The July schedule for the summer music series at Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake has been released.…

Bethel President Dr. Walter Butler announces retirement

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Dr. Walter Butler is announcing his retirement after serving as President of Bethel University for 10 years. “Bethel University without Walter Butler is virtually unfathomable,” said Nancy Bean, Chair of…

Authorities respond to wreck in Muse Park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a wreck in a local park Thursday. Shortly after noon, we were made aware of a single-vehicle wreck that occurred in Muse Park. Our crew arrived to find the vehicle just off of the…

Dr. Kimberly McCormick named interim president of Jackson State

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An interim president has been named as Jackson State Community College searches for its 7th president. According to a press release, Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chancellor Dr. Flora Tydings has appointed TBR Executive Vice Chancellor External…

Baptist Carroll County team visits library for Tot Time

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Toddlers at a local library recently received a visit from the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County team. A press release states the team visited the Carroll County Public Library to…

39th Annual Dyer Station Celebration kicks off Friday

DYER, Tenn. -- The 39th Annual Dyer Station Celebration will kick off on Friday, June 30. The event is a week-long celebration of freedom in the town of Dyer, held every year around the 4th of July holiday. Throughout…

UT Martin names new Director of Public Safety

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is announcing their new director for the UTM Department of Public Safety. The university announced Tuesday the position will go to Michael O'Neill. O'Neill…

West TN Chapter wins EXCEL Platinum Award from SHRM

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) is receiving recognition for elevating human resources and improving workplaces. Photo: Board of Directors at the 13th Annual Human Resources & Employment Law Spring…

Gov. Lee announces fewest distressed counties in Tennessee history

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces the number of distressed counties in the state has reduced to eight, the fewest in Tennessee history. A press release from the Governor's Office states this marks a signification milestone in the…

Local veteran’s Vietnam photography to be showcased in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A showcase of a local veteran's photography will be on display in Jackson later this week. Tennessee Industrial Printing (TIPS) will showcase the photographs of Larry Atherton and his time in the Vietnam war during regular business…

Herb Parsons Lake in Fayette Co. closed due to storm damage

FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the closure of a West Tennessee lake. According to the TWRA, Herb Parsons Lake in Fayette County received significant damage from straight line winds…

Man accused of two weekend robberies arrested in Savannah

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A man believed to be responsible for two robberies in Savannah has been arrested. According to a press release from the Savannah Police Department, 31-year-old Matthew Ryan Talley was taken into custody on Sunday, June 25. Savannah…

Carroll County teen wins national 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A teen in Carroll County is receiving national recognition. According to a press release, Paige Costello has been declared the national winner of the 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. Costello is a 10th grade homeschooler and current…

UPDATE: Authorities capture both escapees from Henry County Jail

UPDATE (6/28/23): FROM THE HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Ronnie Sharp was picked up this morning from the Obion County Jail and transported back to Henry County by Sgt. Jerry Wilson and Deputy Jimmy Cole. The Henry County Sheriff's Office would…

Weakley County woman sentenced to 8 years for meth distribution

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice states that 34-year-old Amy Marie Mitchell, of Dresden, pled…

1 dead, 1 in custody after homicide in Carroll County

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man has been arrested and charged in a homicide. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, on Thursday night, agents joined an investigation into a homicide in Huntingdon. The TBI says an initial investigation…

Several Juneteenth celebrations planned across West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrations are planned in many West Tennessee communities as an upcoming holiday approaches. Commemorating the emancipation of African American slaves, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021 after…

Two Jackson residents sentenced in bank fraud scheme

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Jackson residents have been sentenced after being found guilty of being involved in a bank fraud scheme. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice states 43-year-old Jennifer Azbill-Hall and 61-year-old Benjamin Vargason were indicted…

UPDATE: TBI says wanted man found in Nashville

UPDATE: (6/14/23) Wanted man captured, charged in death of Benton County woman EARLIER STORY: BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is requesting the public's help in locating a wanted man. Courtesy: Tennessee Bureau…

‘Footloose’ dances onto stage in Jackson this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned's Teen Theatre is presenting "Footloose: The Musical" this week! From June 15-17, the community will have four opportunities to catch the show, which revolves around the story of "a big-city teenager who moves to a…

UPDATE: Missing Humboldt man located

UPDATE: (6/13/23) The Humboldt Police Department confirms Isaach Jones has been located. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing man. On Monday, June 12, Humboldt…

Late musician Steve Short to be honored at Discovery Park

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A local musician who died earlier this year will be honored at an upcoming event. Courtesy: Discovery Park of America (Photo Caption: Steve Short performing in Discovery Park's Dinosaur Hall in December…

Undercover operation leads to arrest of 6 men

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Six men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors in the Jackson area have been arrested as part of an undercover operation. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, multiple agencies joined to conduct "Operation Summer…