JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans laced up their running shoes Thursday to help fight breast cancer. The Woman's Clinic held their annual 'Take Your Girls Night Out' 5K Run and Walk on Thursday night. Organizers say their mission is to…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- "The city of Lexington experienced a lot of rain fall over the past year, year and a half and during that time we had a lot of flooding in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People gathered for fun, friends and fellowship at a local school on Friday. The University School of Jackson hosted their fall festival on campus Friday evening.…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A homeowner is warning West Tennesseans looking for a new home to verify information before sending a deposit. "If it sounds too good to be true, it's too good to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local celebrities put on their dancing shoes and broke out their dance moves Thursday night, not just for a trophy, but for a good cause as well. Ten…
HENDERSON Co., Tenn. -- Keith Wish is the director of the Beech River Watershed Development Authority. He says over the past few months there has been an increase of trash accumulating at Cedar…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business partnered up with a well-known musician for a good cause. Town and Country held their Country and Clays event Friday night at Hub City Brewing. Those in attendance were able to bid in a…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One animal is making headlines for its special extracurricular activities — or lack thereof. When you hear 'Cogan's Farm,' you might think of weddings and special events, but this week, there's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's fall break for some area schools, and while most children are resting and playing video games, one teen is hoping to change lives. This week, 14-year-old Aaron Barawid is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is rooted in its mission to inspire children and teens in underserved communities around the Hub City. One woman is hoping to change the world, one…
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- Henderson County fire officials say this week the county experienced their first heater-related fire of the fall season. "On Sunday night into Monday, the electric heater actually came on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This October health officials are raising awareness for sudden infant death syndrome. Officials say infants in Tennessee die every year from sleep-related causes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should keep…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents on Fairway Boulevard in north Jackson reflected on a Friday morning fatal shooting. Jackson police say they responded to the neighborhood of Fairway Boulevard around 10:30 Friday morning after reports…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doctors, physicians and concerned citizens gathered in Jackson to discuss healthcare. A public hearing was held at the Jackson-Madison County Library Thursday afternoon, regarding Governor Bill Lee's Medicaid block grant proposal. Tennessee…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The number of deer with Chronic Wasting Disease continues to rise as the disease spreads across West Tennessee, and now officials are asking for help. According to Amy Spencer with the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson police say they got a report that someone was shooting at a school bus with a BB gun on Interstate 40. Carrie Hanson says three of her…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local business owner on a new hemp venture says a group of thieves are not leaving any leaves behind. "Who reaps a harvest and doesn't sow? They did," said…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson leaders are meeting to discuss ways to combat the city's massive debt. In August, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed the city of Jackson is more than $70 million in debt.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Communities are coming together for friendly competition and to help fight hunger. This year Regional Inter-Faith Association is hosting their 15th annual Canstruction competition. In the competition, teams build structures completely out…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Next month, the emergency room, outpatient lab and radiology services at Humboldt Medical Center will all be closing. The decision was made by West Tennessee Healthcare's board of trustees…
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirmed that three people died in a one-vehicle crash Saturday evening. Police responded to the one-vehicle accident Saturday on the Highway 70 Bypass near Jackson Careers and Technology School. Authorities say an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a final encore Friday night, as a location full of history prepares to close its doors. "The whole concept is to just kind of move on and…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Everyday firefighters are in the direct line of danger, and combining heavy gear with excessive heat, the level of danger rises. One city is implementing a ban to protect…
CROCKETT CO., Tenn. -- A federal investigation lands a local sheriff's deputy behind bars. For the past few months the FBI, TBI, and the Crockett County Sheriff's Department joined forces to investigate Crockett County…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Educational leaders from across West Tennessee are meeting to discuss issues affecting local school systems. Every year in September the Tennessee School Boards Association holds meetings across Tennessee to…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Carroll County Thousand Acre Recreational Lake in Huntingdon is normally used for fishing, swimming and the occasional day out on the boat. Wednesday morning, it became a training location.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson mayor and Waste Management have released statements regarding accusations of broken contracts and threats to sue. Last week the city of Jackson sent Waste Management a letter saying they…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office are working together and asking for the public's help in finding answers. The TBI secured a warrant for first-degree murder for Leslie Earl Carter, 52,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new ordinance in the Hub City will crack down on vacant properties. "One of the concerns is that so many vacant buildings tend to make a downtown area or…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire officials are now asking for the public's help after responding to several fires in the same location. Officials with the Madison County Fire Department say they are now…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's mayor and city council members discussed the plan for Hub City to get out of the red. "You don't want to take on debt to do the basic…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hunters are giving officials their input regarding upcoming hunting seasons. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is holding public listening sessions for hunters this month. The goal of the meetings…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting Jan. 1, 2020, it's no longer legal to make or import R-22 in the United States. R-22 is a refrigerant found in older air conditioning and heating units. "In 2010,…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local authorities are using technology to make it easier for residents to get help in an emergency. "Some people have asked me why text 911? Why not just call…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A child was clipped by a car while waiting at a bus stop Tuesday in Medina. Brandi Maness says her daughter Braelynn is your average nine-year-old girl. She loves dolls,…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- School board members found common ground and shared laughs Thursday. Thursday night the Jackson-Madison County School Board met for a reconciliation dinner. Board members bonded over casual conversation and a…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- When a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars noticed the old African American section of the Lexington Cemetery did not have a flag pole for its veterans, the group…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special-called meeting for the Jackson-Madison County School Board reveals frustration and broken trust with city leaders. Friday afternoon the Jackson-Madison County School Board met to decide whether or not…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local leaders are working to find land for a new school, but not everyone is on the same page. Right now the school board is choosing between two properties,…
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. --Wednesday afternoon, Curtis Watson made his first appearance at the Lauderdale County Justice Center for his arraignment. Watson is accused of killing Tennessee Department of Correction administrator Debra Johnson on August…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A national art gallery is making a stop in West Tennessee, with a message for all who encounter it. Friday evening, "The Faces Not Forgotten" art exhibit opened at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County schools are back in session, and parents across the district are meeting to voice their concerns. "As parents, we deeply care about our children, but also all the…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. --Residents in one West Tennessee county may soon be getting extra help finishing up that home repair project. It's all thanks to a state grant. "There are folks that…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A child born with no voice will now be heard across the nation thanks to a medical team. In February Dr. Jerome Thompson performed a historic procedure on two-year-old Cooper…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System meet to discuss the budget for the new school year. Thursday afternoon, the school system's budget committee reviewed the 2019-20 budget. Members discussed current projects the school system is working…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Fire Department responded to a raging fire on College Street Thursday evening. "It was called in by somebody driving by and seen the smoke," said Captain Anthony Shostrand with the Milan Fire Department. "They called…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We feel optimistic that we will get it done, and when we do it will be a positive move," said JMCSS Superintendent Ray Washington. Madison Academic Magnet high school inches closer to…
MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- A late World War II veteran is being recognized for his heroism 70 years later. The family of Seaman First Class James Cunningham of Jackson met Saturday at the Navy Operational Support Center in Millington, where his…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The tax-free weekend is kicking off with shoppers flying to the stores in search of bargains and to avoid paying sales tax. Starting Friday, people across the state made their way to stores to save a little…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Navy crew member of Jackson is honored more than 70 years later thanks to modern technology. The U.S. Navy says the USS Eagle P-E 56 was torpedoed by German…
