JACKSON, Tenn. -- The team stepping up to the plate at Jackson's baseball stadium is a step closer to being named. In The Big Inning, the new operators of the ballpark, have announced the five finalists from their "Name Your…
ABC's new hit show, Judge Steve Harvey, is now casting for its upcoming season. Auditions are open now for Season 2, with production scheduled to begin in mid-May. There is a $1,000 payout to litigants for their appearance on the…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Fans will have the chance to meet Cody Nance at a special event in Paris this weekend. A meet and greet will be held for Nance at Trolingers BBQ on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Civic Center will serve as a severe weather shelter on Wednesday afternoon. The City of Jackson is opening the center to residents seeking shelter amid a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is warning residents to be wary of scams ahead of the tax filing deadline on April 18. The IRS and law enforcement officials estimate that thousands of taxpayers lose…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Town of Alamo will be holding their semi-annual junk pick-up on Monday, April 25. Residents can place their unwanted items along the street curb for crews to remove at no additional fee. No tires, garbage, paint,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications have opened for mini-grants and small home repairs through the City of Jackson's Love Your Block program. Last year, Jackson was selected by Cities of Service as one of eight U.S. cities to receive the Love…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free event coming to Jackson next month could help save lives. In honor of May being National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the Kirkland Cancer Center will offer free melanoma screenings on May 2. West Tennessee Healthcare…
MIDDLETON, Tenn. -- On Friday, April 8, The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture celebrated the donors, community partners and University leaders who are making a new project possible. The only UT Extension 4-H center in West Tennessee is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System's Social and Behavioral Services Department stepped up to help local students affected by the severe weather on March 30. Also known as Family…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announces The WIC Center has reopened for in-person services. According to a news release, WIC services have been available only by phone since March 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, officials…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger will join the Jackson Area Ministerial Association to host the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. The event will take…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Local authorities continue their search for a missing boy. 15-year-old Brendon Puckett has been missing from Alamo, Tennessee since March 13, 2022. The Alamo Police Department issued a social media post on April 8, 2022 asking the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With record breaking price appreciation experienced over the past year, the housing market continues to be highly competitive. Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX, says the City of Jackson alone has seen a 26% increase in…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A mock crash was held Thursday at South Gibson County High School. The scene served as a reminder of the consequences of drunk driving, and aims to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Justice announces a Texas man who attempted to distribute illegal drugs in West Tennessee has been sentenced to over 22 years in prison. According to a news release, 35-year-old William Hill, Jr., of…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms an officer-involved shooting in Madison County. Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office attempted to make…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is seeking the identity of two theft suspects. According to the department, one male and one female attempted to steal over $400 worth of merchandise from what appears to be the local…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is responding to a shared concern from several residents. According to a Facebook post by the department, they have received numerous calls recently regarding "large quantities of smoke" in the area. Selmer police…
The first installment of our newest web series takes a look at some of the best on-the-go food you can find in the area. MeMe's Kitchen is normally located at 317 North Royal Street in downtown Jackson. Owner Tameka…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan No-Till Field Day is returning in-person this summer. Beginning in 1981, the event promotes no-till farming to areas prone to erosion and soil loss. Farmers and producers gather at the event to learn about the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- 26-year-old Cordarion Thompson has been sentenced to nine years in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. According to information presented in court, members of the U.S. Marshals executed an arrest warrant for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council announces applications for Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants are open now. The ABC grant program provides "support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Architecture is the theme this month for Jackson-Madison County's Bicentennial celebration, bringing a special offer at one popular tourist attraction. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store will host a Historic Structures Tour every Saturday in April. The tours…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman Mark Green, representing Tennessee's 7th District, joined other U.S. lawmakers on a bipartisan congressional delegation to eastern Europe last week amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The group visited…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has confirmed the identity of a body found on Saturday. The Medical Examiner's Office in Nashville identified the body as 53-year-old Goldie Ross-Donnell. Ross-Donnell was reported missing in the Jackson area on February…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man has been arrested after being suspected of striking a neighbor's home with gunfire. Around 6:10 p.m. on March 24, 2022, the McKenzie Police Department executed a…
UPDATE (3/29/2022): The Milan Police Department confirms Day has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is searching for a missing teen. 16-year-old Jonathan "Connor" Day is approximately 5'10" and 178 pounds, with black hair…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early-morning wreck halted traffic on Interstate 40 for hours on Thursday. A semi-truck travelling westbound struck a barrier and caught fire near Exit 87. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred around 4:13 a.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bicentennial event for all ages is coming to downtown Jackson on April 2. The event is called "Where It All Began - A Look Back at the Early…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a fire at a local manufacturing plant on Monday evening. The Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to Conagra Brands on Pinnacle Drive around 9:02 p.m. on March 21. A total of ten units responded…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A network of devices is being installed across Tennessee to help keep waterways clean. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has partnered with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and others to deploy a network of Seabin devices.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee native is returning to the Hub City for a concert this week. Caleb Minter is an independent pop/soul/R&B artist originally from Bolivar, Tennessee. Minter says he got…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the rape of a child. 46-year-old Isaias Rodriguez, of Alamo, was convicted for the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new tune is joining "Rocky Top," "The Tennessee Waltz" and others on the list of Tennessee's official state songs. "I'll Leave My Heart in Tennessee" was dedicated as a new state song following legislation signed into…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms two people were shot at an apartment complex Thursday night. Around 8:15 p.m. on March 17, officers responded to Royal Arms Apartments at 1580 North Royal Avenue. When they arrived, two individuals…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. According to a news release, 50-year-old Lamon Massengill, of Selmer, pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm as well…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new location for recycling drop-offs in south Jackson. The containers formerly located at Lowe's on South Highland Avenue have now moved to Malesus Park. According to the City of Jackson's Health and Sanitation Department, they…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is hosting a free food giveaway this Saturday in Crockett County. The distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Crockett County High School, located at 2014 Highway 88 in Alamo. The…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Local authorities responded to a house fire in Trenton on Thursday morning. According to the Trenton Police Department, the incident occurred at a home on the 600 block of South Church Street. A video submitted by one…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms three juveniles are dead and another is hospitalized following a multi-vehicle wreck in Madison County. Our crews visited the scene Wednesday evening near the intersection of Old Medina Road and Barnes…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting the president of a local nonprofit. 28-year-old Patrick Merriweather was previously…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents will have the opportunity to receive free food this week in Lexington. A food distribution will be held for those in need…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The event schedule for the 2022 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is now available. This year's festival will kick off in Humboldt on Sunday, May 1 and run through Saturday, May 7.…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Citizens of Henderson County are being asked for their thoughts on parks and recreation in the community. A community meeting will be held this week to gather input for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The…
UPDATE: DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- All three people have been taken into custody. EARLIER STORY: DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is searching for three people following a weekend shooting. Around 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, officers were dispatched…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brides-to-be may find the wedding dress of their dreams at a bargain price this weekend. Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee will be hosting their Wedding Gown Weekend at 28 stores, including those in Jackson, Lexington and…
Monday, GasBuddy released their latest report on gas prices in Tennessee. According to a survey of more than 3,800 gas stations in the state, the average price per gallon is currently $4.11. That's up 85.8 cents from one month ago,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the weather gets warmer, those looking for outdoor activities may want to visit this local college. The University of Memphis Lambuth will be hosting "Movie On the Lawn" this Spring. The Campus Activities Board is presenting…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Illegal drugs were seized from a package containing baby food in Memphis earlier this month. According to a release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers examined a package at an international port in Memphis on March…
