BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former pastor and school coach has pleaded guilty to child exploitation. 33-year-old Joshua Henley, formerly of Benton County, Tennessee and Evansville, Indiana, pled guilty on Monday in federal district…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has revealed the top three designs for their new city flag contest. In February, the public was invited to submit designs for a new flag…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee teenagers now have the option to take their written driving test at home. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's (TDOSHS) Driver Services division has launched "At-Home Knowledge Testing." "This new testing option will reduce…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the biggest career fairs in West Tennessee will be held in Jackson this week. The Career Expo will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A call for help in Medina leads to an arrest and the discovery of a meth lab. 48-year-old Charles G. Jobe was taken into custody Thursday after an investigation by TBI and the Medina Police Department. Authorities…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two Dyersburg residents were arrested following a shooting incident early Thursday morning. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers responded to Lipford Circle around 1 a.m. on May 12…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 38-year-old John Thomas Ward, of Gibson County, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to information presented in court, deputies in Gibson County were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brian Lake has been named interim girls varsity basketball coach at Jackson Central-Merry, replacing Tony Shutes. Lake served as assistant coach during the last season and was a NAIA All-American Basketball player at Union University. Shutes, who…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is alerting residents of a recent increase in vehicle burglaries. According to the department, they've received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries, especially in the Crockett Mills and Friendship area. Residents are…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies are remembering the life of a state trooper gone too soon. Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Roderick Sharp died on Thursday, May 5. According to THP,…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is warning of an increase in catalytic converter thefts. According to the sheriff's office, there have been several reports of the thefts recently in Chester County. They say catalytic converters are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is being recognized for their quality treatment of heart attack patients. The hospital received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain -- MI Registry Plantinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local voices continue to be recruited for the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Choir. The choir will be part of the Bicentennial Grand Finale Weekend, featuring 12-14 songs with a historical focus. The performance will take place on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Break out the corsage and dust off your microphone -- "The Wedding Singer" is coming to Jackson! A stage play based on the 1998 comedy film will be presented by the Jackson Theatre Guild this summer. Set…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is launching a new app to make payments more convenient for some riders. JTA has partnered with Token Transit for the app, which allows passengers to purchase…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA is once again partnering with the USPS and the National Association of Letter Carriers for the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Started in 1983, the largest one-day food drive in the country helps feed millions…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special event is in store for one local community as part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration. The Browns and Cotton Grove Community Heritage Day will be held Saturday, May 14. It will take place…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A graduation ceremony was held Thursday night for the 31st Session of the Martin Police Department Citizens Police Academy. The students, who are chosen through an application process, represent…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the weather gets warmer, law enforcement agencies want you to look twice for motorcycles. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to help promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. During the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An app that's described as the "Uber of lawn care" is launching in the Hub City this week. GreenPal is based in Nashville and operates in cities all across the U.S.,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than one month after a woman's body was discovered in east Jackson, information remains limited. Goldie Ross-Donnell was reported as missing to the Jackson Police Department on February 6, 2022. According to family, she was last…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named Jamaal Brady as the April 2022 Hub City Hero. Each month, the city's Hub City Hero initiative recognizes an individual who dedicates…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are now open for the 2022 Mayor's Civic Pride Awards in the City of Jackson. The annual awards serve to honor those who take exceptional care of their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans can find ways to celebrate a popular film franchise in the Hub City on Wednesday. May 4th is informally recognized as Star Wars Day, where people across the globe come together to express their love for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Matt Marshall, President and CEO of United Way of West Tennessee, was given a special honor at United Way's Southeast Regional Conference last week. The multi-day event kicked off on April 26 in Greenville, South Carolina. More…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will hold a household hazardous waste collection in McNairy County this week. The mobile service gives residents the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous waste such as pesticides, cleaning…
The average gas prices in Tennessee have risen 6.5 cents in the last week, averaging $3.89 per gallon on Monday. That's according to the latest report from GasBuddy in a survey of over 3,800 gas stations across the state. That…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Street resurfacing has resumed in the City of Jackson. In October 2021, the city kicked off what Mayor Scott Conger described as "the largest street resurfacing in a single year we’ve ever had.” The project is…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- District Attorney General Frederick Agee, of Tennessee's 28th Judicial District, announces the sentencing in a 2017 murder case. According to Agee, known Gangster…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Festivities are underway this week for Trenton's 2022 Teapot Festival. This marks the festival's 41st year, with various events for the whole family scheduled throughout the week. Thursday sees…
It is chocolate pudding? Or is it dog food? On National Jelly Bean Day, the Good Morning West Tennessee Team took on the Beanboozled challenge. Check out the full video above to see who was treated to a good…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A night of family fun and dancing is coming to downtown Jackson this May. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with Ballet Arts of Jackson and The Ned to present "Heart of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The history of East Jackson will be celebrated this weekend with a guided walking tour on Saturday, April 30. The historical tour and wellness walk is part of the year-long Jackson Madison County Bicentennial celebration. Organizer Michael…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to remind motorists to "Click It or Ticket." Seat belt enforcement will be increased by participating agencies across the state from May 23 through…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special celebration is coming to the Spring Creek community as part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial. Along with celebrating the 200th birthdays of Jackson and Madison County, "Heritage Days" have been planned for individual communities. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- First Lady Maria Lee announces the launch of the fourth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. The challenge, which runs this year from June 1 to August 1, encourages students from kindergarten through sixth grade to devote…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local 10-year-old is aiming to lift spirits and brighten the day for some children. Alyvia Rowan is a student at South Elementary School in Pinson. Along…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local historian and business leader has died at the age of 82. Harbert Alexander Sr. died Sunday, April 24. Alexander…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event celebrating Jackson's diverse arts community is returning this May. The Jackson Arts Council will present Arts Backstage at The Ned in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, May 10. The indoor/outdoor event honors local artists, including…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited enjoy a free movie screening in Jackson later this month. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jackson-Madison County Library will show Disney/Pixar's "Soul" on Friday, April 29. The screening will begin at 5:30…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 6th Annual Stomp Out Stigma 5K Run and One Mile Walk is returning to Union University's campus. Held by Union's School of Social Work, the event raises awareness of the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- For the first time ever, the award-winning Express Employment Clydesdales will appear at the 2022 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Humboldt. Named World Champions at the 2015 World Clydesdale Competition, they have participated in numerous national events…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has released their board-approved calendar for 2022-2023. The schedule for the upcoming school year includes a couple changes from the traditional calendar. First, while students will report for the first day of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is seeking public input on a community-focused recycling program. A survey is being conducted by the Health and Sanitation Department and is open to all residents living within city limits. Robin Chance, Recycling…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Physical and Mental Health Committee of the Jackson TN Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a virtual health fair on Saturday. The online event is described as a "one-stop shop for information to…
DICKSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is partnering with luxury real estate auction marketing firm J.P. King to auction the Renaissance Center in Dickson. This follows a recent announcement that the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Toyota announced they will be investing $383 million into their U.S. production. The investment focuses on engine and casting equipment updates, which aims to further vehicle electrification efforts.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson announces the Atlanta Braves World Champion Trophy Tour will make a stop in Jackson next month. The tour, sponsored by Truist, commemorates 151 years of Braves baseball and will be making 151 stops throughout…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students at Freed-Hardeman University took the stage last Friday and Saturday for the 45th annual Makin' Music production. This marked Makin' Music's in-person return after going virtual in 2020 and 2021. The production showcases the talents…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in high schools across West Tennessee are becoming registered voters thanks to a local sorority chapter. The Jackson, TN Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (JTAC) has a goal of getting 100 new voters registered.…
