West TN Healthcare mourns loss of former president and CEO
On Thursday, January 22, West Tennessee Healthcare announced the passing of its former president and CEO Jim Moss.
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‘Why isn’t my street cleared yet?’: Mayor Conger talks roads, snow & ice
Mayor Scott Conger is discussing the City's approach to managing road conditions amid winter weather.
Robert Saleh gets a second crack at head coaching, signs five-year contract with Tennessee Titans
Robert Saleh is getting another shot at turning around a struggling franchise.
Emergency PSA issued by Jackson Animal Care and Control
Dangerous winter weather is coming, and animals left outside will not survive these conditions.
Winter weather poses increased risks for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Colder temperatures, snow, ice, and early nightfall can pose serious risks for the 129,200 individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in Tennessee.
Frigid temperatures threaten millions across U.S.; 10 cold-weather safety tips to help keep you safe
Winter is here with its cold temperatures and frigid wind chills causing many of us to shiver just thinking about the weather.
West Tennessee school and business closings for Friday
Schools across West Tennessee are announcing closures and delays as the winter weather picks up.
Mugshots : Madison County : 1/21/26 – 1/22/26
The people in this gallery were booked into and/or released from the Madison County Jail between 12 a.m. on 1/21/26 and 8 a.m. on 1/22/26.
U.S. Attorney Dunavant files Amicus Brief in support of State of Tennessee appeal in National Guard case
An announcement from U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant.
Superintendent launches ‘King-Sized Rewards’ to combat chronic absenteeism
JMCSS is taking a bold, student-centered approach to addressing chronic absenteeism through a new districtwide initiative led by Superintendent Dr. Marlon King.
Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office announces $5 million grant program for Tennessee’s rescue squads
Over 90 rescue squads serve Tennessee communities.
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards
Jennifer Free kicks off campaign for Madison County general sessions judge
One candidate holds her campaign kickoff for Madison County general sessions judge.
Shelly Alexander announces candidacy for Henderson County mayor
A new candidate has thrown their hat in the ring for Henderson County mayor.
Lane College rings in new semester with spring convocation ceremony
Lane College hosted its spring convocation ceremony Wednesday, welcoming students, faculty, and staff for a signature academic gathering that celebrates scholarship, leadership, and service.
What to know about preventing UTIs
Urinary tract infections are one of the most common infections in the United States, with around 11-million cases reported annually.
Special Olympics bowling competition held in Jackson
Students from Jackson-Madison County elementary and middle schools took over the Jackson Bowling and Family Fun Center Wednesday.
Madison County Sheriff’s Office warns public of sophisticated scam
The Madison County Sheriffs Office is warning residents about a new and highly sophisticated scam targeting individuals in Madison County and surrounding areas.
USJ named to 2025 AP School Honor Roll
The College Board announced that the University School of Jackson (USJ) has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction.
Jackson Fire Department urges residents to practice fire safety during winter, ice storms
With the likelihood of winter and ice storms impacting our area, JFD is reminding residents that severe cold and power outages can significantly increase the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fire fatality reported in Hardin County
On January 20, 2026, at approximately 10:30 pm, emergency responders were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 70 Dixie Drive in Savannah, TN.
MIDDAY GUEST: Valentine’s Scholarship Dinner & Gala
Dr. Samuel Carney joined our show to share details on the Jackson Tennessee Alumni Chapter of Tennessee State University National Alumni Association's 10th Annual Valentine's Scholarship Dinner and Gala.
BCES disables disconnects ahead of extreme winter weather
Due to the potential for extreme winter weather and freezing temperatures next week, BCES Pay As You Go and traditional disconnects will be disabled from Monday, January 26 through Sunday, February 1, and will resume on Monday, February 2.
Mugshots : Madison County : 1/20/26 – 1/21/26
The people in this gallery were booked into and/or released from the Madison County Jail between 12 a.m. on 1/20/26 and 8 a.m. on 1/21/26.
City of Jackson announces emergency plan for freezing weather days
The City of Jackson will extend emergency services for freezing weather days.
tnAchieves celebrates community businesses opening their doors to students for job shadow days
tnAchieves is celebrating its fall Job Shadow Days and thanking the community partners who opened their doors to students.
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Trump says NATO should allow the US to take Greenland but he won’t use force
President Donald Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland, even though he says it’s part of North America and calls it “our territory.”
Comptroller releases guidance following penny discontinuance
In response to the federal government’s decision to stop producing the penny, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has issued guidance to help local governments, including utility systems, adjust their payment processing practices in a fair, transparent, and legally sound manner.
Man accused of selling cars on Facebook Marketplace, then stealing them back
A Missouri man is accused of running an elaborate scheme involving unsuspecting car buyers on Facebook Marketplace.
Justice Department subpoenas Walz, others in immigration enforcement obstruction probe
Federal prosecutors have served six grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
MIDDAY GUEST: A Symphony Soirée
Sherry Freeman with The Jackson Symphony joined our show to share details on "A Symphony Soirée," their upcoming Valentine Pops show.
Man beat 3-year-old because boy didn’t want to work on his ABCs, warrant claims
The U.S. Army sergeant charged in the harsh beating of a 3-year-old Texas boy told police he struck the child because he didn’t want to work on his ABCs, according to an arrest warrant.
Mugshots : Madison County : 1/16/26 – 1/20/26
The people in this gallery were booked into and/or released from the Madison County Jail between 12 a.m. on 1/16/26 and 8 a.m. on 1/20/26.
Selmer PD searching for robbery suspects
The Selmer Police Department is searching for two individuals that burglarized Food Mart on Peach Street.
VFW Post 1848 holds college football watch party
One local group boosts the excitement surrounding the College Football Playoff National Championship game by holding a watch party.
Humboldt MLK March brings community together
The City of Humboldt gathered Monday to celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
JMCGH now offering a new approach to urinary incontinence
West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce a new treatment option for people living with urge urinary incontinence (UUI).
For some families, child care costs more than rent, study finds
A new LendingTree analysis found child care for two kids now costs more than rent in 85 of the 100 largest U.S. metros.
Mom, 2 children die in crash after being hit by wrong-way DUI driver, family says
A woman and two of her children were killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver in Georgia.
Tennessee falls to 12th least expensive market in the nation
Gas prices across the state fluctuated higher last week, rising five cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.49 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 31 cents less than one year ago.
UPDATE: Inmate caught 1 mile from sheriff’s office after stealing patrol vehicle
The Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended an inmate who escaped custody earlier Monday from the Hardeman County Jail.
Box Office: ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" may have scored well with critics, but slightly more moviegoing audiences chose to spend the holiday weekend catching up with "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 20
A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials said.
Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday.
Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow second year in a row
A small part of Florida is the Snowy State for the second year in a row.
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal from global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.
‘Unimaginable nightmare’: Two teen best friends die after sandpit collapses on them
Two 14-year-old best friends in Florida died after a sandpit collapsed while they were digging, according to authorities.
Pregnant woman attacked with a baseball bat while leaving work
A pregnant woman in Wisconsin is recovering in the hospital after she was attacked with a baseball bat Thursday.
New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
