Educator of the Week: Jimmi Lynn Cooper
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jimmi Lynn Cooper is a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher at Hardin County Middle School.…
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50th Tater Town Special begins
GLEASON, Tenn. -- The 50th Tater Town Special commenced Monday in downtown Gleason. At the current event, residents had the opportunity to participate in the Tater Town Block Party, enjoying…
Gibson County Fair returns for 168th year
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A popular fair has returned to West Tennessee as the 2023 Gibson County Fair commenced its opening day. The event promises excitement with offerings suitable for all…
Community Champion: Jill Taylor
JACKSON, Tenn.--It is time to recognize a community champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It is in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "We are…
Community Champion: Ed Wilson
It's time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "Everything I'm doing today, I…
Community Champions: Bob Arrington and Janet Silver
It's time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "There was a need…
Lexington Utilities responds to concerns over water taste, odor
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington Utilities issues a public service announcement regarding water quality. According to a post from their Facebook page, they've received calls concerning the taste of drinking water. Lexington Utilities says drinking water captured in the watershed from…
Weapon seized on school bus from Trenton Elementary student
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Wednesday morning, the parent of a student at Trenton Elementary School informed us of an incident on a school bus. According to a message from the Trenton Special School District, it was brought to their attention that…
Community Champion: Dr. Gina Dieudonne
It's time to recognize a Community Champion in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Dr. Gina Dieudonne is a pediatrician at Rainbow Pediatric in Humboldt. But when she is not serving kids…
Grand opening held for new recycling center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The grand opening was held for the new recycling center in the Hub City. Organizers say the goal is to educate and provide cost-effective opportunities to reduce, reuse,…
Community Champion: Ria Patel
It's time to recognize a community champion! It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. This month, we introduce you…
Family holds vigil for Tyeasha Starks
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A candlelight vigil and balloon release was held by the family of Tyeasha Starks on Friday. "We'll never be the same again. We'll never be whole again," said…
Community Champion: Allyson Horner
It's time to recognize a Community Champion for February of 2023. It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community, and it is in partnership with Leaders…
Community Champion: Abbie Hinton
It's time to recognize this month's Community Champion -- an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community, in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "I think that people who volunteer…
Educator of the Week: Rickey Reed
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Rickey Reed is a vocal music instructor and choral teacher at South Side High School. He…
Educator of the Week: Emily Steele
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Emily Steele is a first grade teacher at Bradford Elementary School. She says she always…
Winterfest ‘lights up’ for the holidays
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- The Pigeon Forge Winterfest is planning to make this winter the brightest one yet. This year the event will showcase the new Winterfest Wonders of Light…
How to win at holiday hosting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- November officially ushers in the holiday season, bringing with it the hustle and bustle we've been missing the past couple of years. Recent surveys reveal most Americans plan…
Multiplying Good: Kim Morris
It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. It is time to meet…
Multiplying Good: Ijeoma Oleru
It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. We introduce you to a student who is…
Jacob Barker Music Fest kicks off at The Amp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 5th Annual Jacob Barker Music Fest kicks off Friday at The Amp in downtown Jackson. "There's 22 bands, two nights," founder Ronnie Barker said. "We'll have a silent auction, we've got food vendors, we'll have about…
Pet of the Week: Clementine
This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Clementine. Clementine is a beautiful and healthy 2-year-old girl looking for her new family. She does well with…
Multiplying Good: Sharon Tubbs
Sharon Tubbs has been a member of 4-H since childhood, and says it was a big part of her life growing up. She says she knew she wanted to always be apart of…
Multiplying Good: Virginia Conger
It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "I think of the community as one large family,…
Restaurant Nineteen B raises money for various charities
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant is giving back to their community once a month. Nineteen B in north Jackson hosted their first of many monthly wine dinners. The wine…
Multiplying Good: Jason Moore
"If he sees somebody have car trouble he'll stop and help them… if you need money he's got you… whatever you need he can be there. If I call him and be…
Multiplying Good: Curtis Reichhold
"I've been through an awful lot whether it be ground zero, whether it be Plainfield tornadoes just heartbreaking situations," said long time volunteer Curtis Reichhold. 78-year-old Reichhold has been volunteering across the…
Multiplying Good: Kennedy Pearson-Rodgers
"She's just a regular kid, but she's a giving kid and she has a good heart," Chicura Pearson, the mother of Kennedy Pearson-Rodgers shared. Since the age of 4, Kennedy Pearson-Rodgers has…
Jackson Fire Department shares tips for winter weather safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department shared some winter safety tips with us Wednesday. They say to steer clear of any downed power lines because they could still be live…
Multiplying Good: Angela Spann
"She is probably one of the most loving, kind, generous people that you will ever meet," said Whitney Owens. Angela Spann is a Lexington resident working to better her community and…
Multiplying Good: Juanita Jones
It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Juanita Jones is a woman helping…
Multiplying Good: Jackie Utley
"Every veteran who went into the service took an oath to defend our country with his or her life if necessary," said Jackie Utley. For the past 8 years, Jackie Utley…
Lexington police investigates shooting
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington police confirm one person was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex. Police say the victim was able to drive to a local business after the shooting. The extent of the victim's injuries are unknown,…
Multiplying Good: Edward Mitchell
It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Edward Mitchell is a local man who has…
Multiplying Good: Terry Tatum
For the past two years Oakfield Baptist church has hosted a day dedicated to giving back to their community. It's 'Robert Roe community Love Our Neighbor Day' and one of the…
Authorities search for missing teen
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's office is searching for a teenage girl. 16-year-old Sayuri Roman is missing. She is about 5 foot 3 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a dark shirt,…
Cleaning supplies in higher demand for school supply lists
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As parents prepare to send their kids off to school, you may notice some COVID-19 related items on school supply lists this year. "Disinfectant supplies. That is a plus…
Family seeks justice for loved one after fatal stabbing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been a week since a woman was fatally stabbed in the Hub City. With the investigation still active, a family member says the victim was only living in…
5-year-old celebrates birthday with a surprise parade
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A five-year-old girl had a new spin on her birthday due to the pandemic. Jailee had a special parade with local police officers and firefighters driving by in their vehicles to wish her a happy birthday.…
Lexington mayor gives update after positive COVID-19 test
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- In an announcement released over the weekend, Lexington mayor Jeff Griggs says that he and his wife contracted COVID-19. "I'm definitely going to follow the guidelines the CDC says and stay at home and quarantine," Griggs said.…
Tennesseans see first day of tax-free restaurant sales
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's another tax-free weekend in the Volunteer State, but this time around it's not clothing and school supplies. This year the state of Tennessee is doing a sales tax…
Brownsville motel shutdown due criminal activity
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local motel is now shutdown in Haywood County. Friday afternoon, the West Tennessee Drug Task Force served a nuisance action on the Rodeway Inn Motel in Brownsville due…
Voters cast ballots for local, state primary elections
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "The local and state elections actually have more of an impact on your daily life than the national one does," said voter Jonathan Tidwell. Thursday, residents made their way…
Ready311 app provides new resource for residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you have a problem to report, a new app is here to help. "It's a great way for us to communicate and people to feel like their voices…
New technology coming to JMCSS students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is getting new technology as some students prepare for remote learning. The deadline to register for in-person, virtual or cyber school is this Saturday. So far more than 4,800 students have registered…
SoulQuest Church holds ‘Love Week’ and gives back to the community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's 'Love Week' at SoulQuest Church in Jackson. It's a week dedicated to giving back to the community. "There's no greater love, right, than what God showed us and…
Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare discuss ongoing impact of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The board of trustees of West Tennessee Healthcare met Tuesday. The board approved a resolution to authorize the purchase of urgent items needed during the pandemic, up to a limit of $3 million. The board also got…
Chester county announces first COVID-19 related death
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester county announced its first death in connection with the Coronavirus. County Mayor Barry Hutcherson says their community lost a great person. "Mr. Charlie Currin, he was…
JMCSS committee discusses reopening schools and building new school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educational leaders met to discuss plans to reenter school and an update on the process of rebuilding a school. Monday afternoon, the Jackson-Madison County School System's long-range planning committee met…
JMCSS creates FAQ page as students prepare to return to school
MADISON CO., Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County school system has added a FAQ page to its website. Parents can find the answers to many of their questions as students prepare to return to school, both in person and virtually. To…
