JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee gave another update on COVID-19 Friday morning after his and first lady Maria Lee's exposure to a COVID-positive member of their security detail. "We are both working from home and are exhibiting no symptoms,"…
PINSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is asking for the community's help after his horse was stolen. Jacob Smith is searching for his horse, Jet, who is a 10-year-old…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is facing state and federal charges after allegedly posting pictures with an apparent explosive device outside a court building and for weapons possession. The U.S.…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement, along with the Tennessee Bureau Investigation, are investigating a homicide in Hardin County. Around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a home on Oakley Road in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year family members, caretakers and people with Alzheimer's from all over West Tennessee gather at Union University to put a stop to Alzheimer's with a special event called "The Jackson…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is searching for a missing woman. The sheriff's department is searching for 57-year-old Jean Culbertson, who investigators say went missing on…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The memory of one high school football player is being kept alive in a very colorful way. It's the annual Tyler Spann Unity Crayon Drive. It is held in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New board members were sworn in during Thursday's Jackson-Madison County School board meeting. But there was also a special announcement made during the meeting. At Thursday's meeting, four new members were elected: Sherry Franks, O'Neal Henley, Debbie…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's top leader gave an update on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Bill Lee held another weekly news conference covering many topics related to coronavirus. On Thursday, there was some great news for those…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School districts across the state are now reporting COVID-positive cases online. Last week, the Tennessee Department of Education released a dashboard tool, allowing school districts to report COVID-19 cases in their schools. Many districts across the state…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of miles away from the site of the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania ceremonies, people in West Tennessee also took time to pause and remember that day.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee announces progress on law enforcement reform across the state. At Thursday's media briefing, Governor Lee announced recommendations from the state's Law Enforcement Reform Partnership to strengthen policing policies, improve information sharing around disciplinary actions…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students and faculty gather for a "Call for Justice" rally. The rally was held on the great lawn located at Union University. The key people recognized at the event were Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmad Arbury and…
JACKSON, Tenn. - One group is making a special donation to local first responders during difficult times. Elks Lodge #192 in Jackson donated face masks and face shields to 13 EMS…
MERCER, Tenn. -- County leaders respond after a bridge in southwest Madison county was vandalized. The bridge is located on Bill Rubye Mullen Road near Mercer. County leaders say broken glass…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Labor Day weekend is here, and who doesn't enjoy a fun day out on the boat, soaking up the sun at Pickwick Lake? Sgt. Ray Garton, with the Tennessee…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- During Thursday's press conference, Gov. Bill Lee spoke about a number of things, including a distribution plan for coronavirus vaccines, changes in data of students who test positive…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Officials say there are several tip you need to keep in mind to keep loved ones safe. Members with the Northwest Regional…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is joining the Federal Emergency Management Agency in designating September as National Preparedness Month. West Tennessee sees it all, from flooding to tornadoes…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â City officials say the city received a $35,000 grant from AARP. The grant will be used to create an app which will help people track Jackson Transit Authority buses in an easier way. The Jackson Police Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local movie theatre is reopening its doors to the West Tennessee community, and it's all with new safety protocols. Leaders with Empire 8 Theatre say they want…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- General District Attorney Matthew Stowe of Judicial District 24 of Tennessee is discussing the ways you can identify elder abuse. Stowe says the most common types of abuse are financial, physical and neglect. Ways that you can…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. It has impacted the way we live and do things. One local swim team has also been affected…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an effort to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases, another mask giveaway was held in the Hub City. Cars could be seen driving up outside the East Jackson Church of Christ on East Chester Street…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Crockett County Sheriff's Department say they received several calls of a shooting that took place outside a home in the 200 block of Todd Levee Road Monday night. "Officers responded to that location…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular event that has been held for over 35 years is returning to the Hub City. Everyone is preparing for the 37th annual Circles of Hope telethon. This telethon raises awareness and money for the Exchange…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blairs Chapel CME Church on Steam Mill Ferry Road in Jackson passed out "blessing bags" to those who stopped by the church on Saturday. Each bag contained hand sanitizer, wipes, a mask, gloves, alcohol prep pads, snacks…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with members from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension Office, hosted a free mask giveaway. Drivers stopped by the First Presbyterian…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn says COVID-19 affects many students and families across the state, with schools shutting down since March, and new safety protocols going…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Park officials met Tuesday for their monthly meeting. Members with Madison County Parks and Recreation Department spoke about updates and arena plans located at Young Park, as well as updates on the Beech Bluff Recreation Center.…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- From August 10 through August 14, Congressman David Kustoff will travel Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, making stops at local cafes, ice cream shops and diners to highlight local businesses that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special celebration was held for a West Tennessee resident. James Pulliam is a resident at Brookdale Jackson Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Jackson. James' birthday was Saturday and he turned…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman brought back a tradition for students coming to campus for the first day of classes: the Tolling of the Bell. President of FHU David Shannon says it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the weekend, drinks and food at restaurants were tax free. This comes a week after shoppers saved on back-to-school items like clothes, supplies and computers. Restaurant owners say the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are getting ready for back-to-school. On Sunday, parents were out and about buying school supplies for back to school. Students in grade school and college are both getting ready. "She's starting back to college. This…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee spoke on a variety of topics during a news conference Tuesday, including unemployment rates in Tennessee and what the state's next steps are to combat the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A car crashed through a house located on East Forest Avenue late Tuesday afternoon. City officials say they believe the driver failed to stop at the stop sign on Muse Street and crashed through the house, knocking…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- This year it's going to look a little different at the polls because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Election staffers with the Chester County Elections Committee are taking extra…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is doing something very special for the West Tennessee community. Members with SoulQuest Church say they just wanted to give back and show how special the community…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was the last day for sales tax-free weekend. Shoppers headed over to Best Buy on Vann Drive looking to save some cash. Most shoppers came out of the store with items such as TVs and laptops.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The beginning of the school year is right around the corner. Whether your kids will be back in the classroom or taking classes online, parents are still shopping for back-to-school supplies during tax-free weekend. At Academy Sports…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals went out to the West Tennessee Farmers Market in Jackson. A rainy morning did not stop the foot traffic from filing into downtown Jackson for some fresh produce. Farmers who grow produce say the growing season…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders discussed back-to-school plans and what classes may look like. The Jackson-Madison County School System has released its re-opening plan, as well as learning options for students that include traditional in-person learning, virtual classroom and CyberSchool.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime employee is retiring from a popular organization. Dr. Melvin Wright Sr. is retiring from Helping Hands of Tennessee in Jackson. But Wright says this is not the end. Wright says he is going to be…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School board members met for a special called meeting to discuss what school could look like for the upcoming year. One of the topics discussed at Thursday night's meeting was a continuous learning plan, talking about what…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Monday, Trenton First United Methodist Church prepared meals to be delivered to people who live in the Trenton community. It is called the "Why Not" food ministry. Happening every…
PINSON, Tenn. -- A drive-thru scholarship celebration was held for Darin Franklin, who graduated from South Side Senior High School a few months ago. "At first I felt really nervous, but now I am…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee community headed out to a fun festival on Sunday. The Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council presented the Spring into the Arts Show. This art show displayed all kinds…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Pet owners took their dogs and cats to the Brownsville-Haywood County Animal Shelter Saturday, where an event was held to microchip pets. Organizers say that with this event, they hope to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Men and women hit the road for a good cause. Saturday, the Tennessee 18-4 Combat Veteran Second Annual Christmas Drive was held in the Hub City. It was held to raise…
