Author: Kyle Peppers

Pets Rock Fest coming to Jackson Fairgrounds on June 18

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting the 2022 Pets Rock Fest this month. The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds. "We are delighted to…

Gibson County Sheriff confirms death of inmate

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas confirms the death of an inmate at the Gibson County Correctional Complex. According to a release from the sheriff's office, on Tuesday, May 31, correctional…

JMCSS partnering with YMCA to increase child care options

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announces they will partner with YMCA of West Tennessee to provide new offerings for child care. Beginning in August, the YMCA's Before and After Care programs,…

UT Martin to hold 2022 state election forum on June 9

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold an election forum next week for the 2022 state election. UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver speaking during the WestStar Leadership Program’s Tennessee gubernatorial forum held…

1972 time capsule to be excavated in Jackson on Wednesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A piece of history will be unveiled in Jackson this week. The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission will be excavating a time capsule from 1972. The capsule was buried at a site in Muse Park as part of…

Hub City Youth Health Expo to be held June 3

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City Youth Health Expo is coming to Jackson on Friday, June 3. The event gives local students a chance to participate in physical activities and demonstrations that promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle. "The expo…

TWRA: Humboldt man dies while fishing in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirms a Humboldt man died while fishing in Henry County on Sunday. Around 11:15 a.m. on May 22, TWRA officers responded to a call about an unoccupied boat on Kentucky Lake.…

Kroger responds to altercation at Jackson store

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An incident at a local grocery store raised concerns for shoppers on Monday evening. We received reports of an altercation inside the Kroger located on West University Parkway in Jackson. Video…

UPDATE: Woman missing from Savannah located

UPDATE (5/23/22): Family members confirm Kole has been located. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing woman. Police say Stormy D. Kole was…

Parkway-Bypass shooting suspect facing multiple murder charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect in April's fatal shooting near North Parkway and the 45 Bypass in Jackson is facing multiple murder charges. According to arrest records from the Jackson Police Department, 19-year-old Jadan Jermaine Bills has been charged with…

Tennessee teens can now take written driving test from home

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…

Medina police discover meth lab during welfare check

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…

Brian Lake named interim girls varsity basketball coach at JCM

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 authorities warn of recent vehicle burglaries

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…

Chester County Sheriff’s Office warns of recent spike in thefts

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…

Local vocalists sought for historic Bicentennial performance

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…

JTA launches app for contactless payments

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…

Look twice: May marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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…

Household hazardous waste collection to be held in McNairy Co. on May 7

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…

Tennessee Gas Prices: Today’s average vs. past 10 years

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…

41st Annual Teapot Festival underway in Trenton

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…

Good Morning West Tennessee vs. Jelly Bean Challenge

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…

Family dance night coming to downtown Jackson in May

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…