JACKSON, Tenn. -- Beginning in the fall of 2022, students attending the newly constructed Madison Academic Magnet High School will have the chance to get a head start on earning University Honors experience. The University of Memphis Lambuth, which is…
United States Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement Monday regarding the $1 trillion infrastructure plan that President Biden is expected to sign. The statement reads in full: “Tennesseans want real infrastructure investment, not frivolous left-wing programs that add to our…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The constitutionality of Tennessee's 48-hour waiting period for abortion is no longer subject to question, Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced Friday. Under Tennessee law, women seeking an abortion must first receive mandatory counseling and then wait at…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A domestic incident in Martin that led to a barricade ends with an arrest. According to the Martin Police Department, 20-year-old Marcus Garland is charged with aggravated assault following an altercation with his girlfriend. A police report…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police Chief Julian Wiser will retire from the Jackson Police Department on January 7, 2022. JPD made the announcement on Friday. Chief Wiser has served the department for 25 years. "It has been an honor to serve…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a press release, the City of Jackson has been awarded sole possession and control of The Ballpark at Jackson. The release states the Arbitrator presiding over the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms that 18-year-old Yasmine Humphrey died in a Monday night shooting. According to a press release, JPD officers responded to a call of shots fired around 5:50 p.m. on November 8 near Lambuth…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals have captured a 20-year-old wanted for a Jackson murder in September. According to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Zion Maliek Hobson was tracked down to a motel outside…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Authorities say 37-year-old Andre Graham is dead after a late night shooting in Savannah. The Savannah Police Department says at around 2:30 a.m. on November 6, officers were notified of a possible shooting in the 300 block…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Carl Perkins Center will present a Billy Dean concert next week in Jackson. "Let Them Be Little," an Evening with Billy Dean, will be held Tuesday, November 9 at The Ned. Proceeds will benefit…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three bicentennial celebrations will take place across West Tennessee this weekend. First up, Henderson County will kick off their celebration this Saturday in Lexington. The all-day event will feature a mural unveiling, live music from Darryl Worley,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Travis Tritt announced his 2022 tour on Tuesday, and local fans hoping to see him play won't have far to travel. The country music icon is scheduled to perform at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson…
SELMER, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, November 2, Sherry Inman was elected as Mayor of Selmer. According to Selmer City Hall, Inman is the town's first female mayor.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center will host a breast cancer screening event on Saturday, November 13. The screenings will be free of charge to uninsured women. Those interested must register in advance by calling (731) 541-5087. The event…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A beloved Paris company is coming to Carroll County. Sweet Jordan's Coffee Company announced they will open their second location in McKenzie during the first quarter of 2022.…
WILDERSVILLE, Tenn. -- Natchez Trace State Park is hosting two different events this Saturday. The Friends of Natchez Trace State Park will present a sawmill show and demonstration on October 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 5…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Ford Motor Company's new Blue Oval City has yet to break ground in Haywood County, but a positive impact is already being felt by local students. Ford has donated…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are searching for multiple suspects after an armed robbery in Crockett County Thursday morning. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department, around 10:40 a.m., a man entered Gumflat Grocery wielding a firearm and demanding…
The Tennessee Comptroller's Office says Grove Primary Care Clinic was overpaid more than $4.7 million by TennCare. A report states that an examination into quarterly invoices between January 2014 and June 2019 revealed the clinic reported inaccurate information to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Jackson Out of the Darkness Walk will be held Saturday, November 6. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the walk is…
SARDIS, Tenn. -- The Town of Sardis Water System has issued a boil water notice for all customers. Crews are currently working on repairs following a water line break overnight that drained the tanks. The CDC advises potentially-contaminated water should…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event at The WIC Center. "WIC or Treat" will offer curbside trick-or-treating for the children of WIC participants on Friday, October 29, from 8:30 a.m. to…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Lexington Police and the Henderson County Sheriff's Department are working together to investigate two unexplained deaths. A Tuesday news release from the Lexington Police Department states both deaths occurred within the last two days and the…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after police say he exposed himself at a local church. According to a Facebook post from the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to a church on Phillips Street on Sunday.…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A suspect is at large after a drive-by shooting left one man injured Saturday. According to a Facebook post from the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to St. Joseph Avenue around 3:45 p.m. on October…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications for the City of Jackson Mayor's Youth Council are now open. The council, established in 2019, puts high school students in direct contact with Mayor Scott Conger to learn about city policies, government and more. Furthermore,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department beginning Monday, October 25. Those eligible to receive the booster dose include: People 65 years and older Residents of long-term…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween celebrations are kicking off early around Jackson, with a free event for the whole family being held Friday evening. D.A.Y. College of Cosmetology will host "Spooks 'N Sparkles" from 6-10 p.m. One side of the school…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into a "suspicious death" in Benton County. According to a Facebook post from the TBI, 55-year-old Timothy Ring was found dead Tuesday after being seen alive earlier that morning.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms murder suspect Randall Lee Rose is in custody. Rose, 58, is accused of killing 70-year-old Mary Kelly on September 25. JPD officers, along…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 38-year-old Michael Marcell Brown has been convicted in a 2018 cold case murder. A news release states on April 30, 2018, Najeab Alshaif was fatally shot during a robbery while working as a clerk at the Goldline…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theater Guild is bringing the holiday classic "It's A Wonderful Life" to stage this December. Auditions for the production will be held at 2 p.m. on October 23 & 24 at 314 East Main Street,…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- "Our students are in shock right now," said Union City High School Principal Jacob Cross. Union City Schools is mourning the loss of Julianne Becton.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that two Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed Monday, October 18. The health department says the Pipkin Road site (21 Overpass View, Jackson) will be closed for…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A popular Jackson restaurant is expanding to a new city. The Blacksmith recently opened a second location at 2320 Amanda Avenue in Dyersburg. The restaurant offers a wide variety of cuisine…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is seeking a man suspected of firing shots at a party. Police say around 1:45 a.m. on September 5, officers responded to the 300 block of Oxford Street in reference to a physical…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a new proclamation for the state on Friday. According to a Facebook post, Governor Lee proclaimed Monday, October 11 as "Day of…
Those looking for access to the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables in West Tennessee can use an online service to find the closest farm to you. PickTNProducts.org provides users with a map to locations throughout the state where you can…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Check out some of this year's entries for Main Street Brownsville's annual scarecrow competition! Participants were asked to show off their creative side to help make Main Street an autumn wonderland. The 2021 winners are as…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office will partner with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to help promote "Slow Down Tennessee" from October 15-29. It's an effort to reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries and fatalities throughout the state by…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A fast food manager was arrested in Huntingdon after police say he doused a customer with hot oil. According to a police report, a man purchased food in a Wendy's drive-thru late Tuesday night, before returning to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Woman's Clinic is hosting a 5K run/walk Tuesday evening, with proceeds to support women battling breast cancer. The 12th Annual Take Your Girls Night Out 5K will kick off at 6 p.m. on October 5 at…
Spooky season is upon us, and haunted attractions around West Tennessee are opening their doors to guests ready for a fright. House of Horror (Bells, TN) 769 Highway 88 East, Bells Click here for dates/times The 13th Realm (Atwood, TN)…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are still searching for Randall Lee Rose, who is accused of murdering a 70-year-old woman Saturday evening in Jackson. Rose is wanted by the Jackson Police Department, U.S. Marshals, and the Tennessee Department of Correction for…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Greenfield resident has died in a Wednesday morning car accident. A crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol states 40-year-old Amanda Pruitt was traveling west on Kimery Store Road when her vehicle veered off to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr is issuing a public safety alert following a warning from the Drug Enforcement Administration about counterfeit pills. The DEA has seen an alarming increase in both the lethality and availability of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jackson resident will head to Florida next summer with a big dream. According to a release from the City of Jackson, Meghan Roeder was chosen to compete in…
UPDATE (9/30/21 11:50 a.m.) -- Police say the suspect has been detained. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Thursday morning shooting at a Memphis elementary school has left one in critical condition. According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded to Cummings…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person is dead and another is in custody after a Tuesday night shooting. The Jackson Police Department responded to the 200 block of Roosevelt Parkway shortly after 11 p.m. after a report of shots fired. Upon…
September 29 is National Coffee Day! A few brands around West Tennessee are offering incentives Wednesday, including free coffee. Starbucks You can bring any clean, empty and reusable cup, up to 20oz, to Starbucks for a free cup of Pikes…
