JACKSON, Tenn. -- James Blankenship delivered a powerful speech about his life and overcoming drug addiction during the Old Hickory Rotary Club's Monday meeting. Blankenship says he went from a heavy drug addiction…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Auditions are set to be held for "The Play That Goes Wrong" by the Jackson Theatre Guild. The guild says auditions for their fall production will be August 5 and August 6 at 2 p.m. It will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is being held to bring resources and the community together to engage our veterans and their loved ones. Vendors and agents will be set up on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 731 Day made an annual return to the Hub City, with businesses offering great deals and savings. Several Hub City businesses had a variety of opportunities for everyone…
TRENTON, Tenn. – The Trenton Police Department says two people were shot Friday night. Around 9 p.m., officers were sent to Lexington Street, where they found two victims with gunshot wounds. The department says that one person was flown to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever been wowed by the power of a book? Well, this wagon has made it a mission to bring the joy of reading to children here…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department says three armed robberies are under investigation. The department says the three robberies, which they believe are connected, occurred Friday night. The department says…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force has released details into their search of the old Walmart building in Humboldt. The task force has revealed that they were conducting…
Jackson, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village have a full schedule of events planned for August, including live music and diverse activities for children and adults. Check it out: You can also find their…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. – The Selmer Utility Division is currently repairing a water main break. Selmer Utility says that the main burst on Sunday at State Highway 142, and that they were able to find the break at 9 a.m.…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department was dispatched to two different fires on Sunday and Monday. Monday Fire Chief Eric Turner says that around 7 a.m., they were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is offering a sale on season tickets! You can find upcoming shows below: You can get tickets online or by calling (731) 427-6440. Find more local news here.
JACKSON, Tenn.---Tax free weekend comes to an end. Many people were hitting the stores over the weekend to take advantage of the final days of tax free weekend. Sunday marked the last day with the tax holiday ending at…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A new Miss Tennessee Volunteer has been crowned. We speak with her and find how she feels about her new title. After 36 young women laid it all on the line for the crown, last night Jada brown was…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.---One country star is ready to serve his country again to heighten morale and help recruit new troops. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) was in attendance to witness country music star Craig Morgan as he was sworn into the…
JACKSON, Tenn.---An all new men's workout group comes to the Hub City. F3, a men's workout group is coming to Jackson on August 14 and is looking for men to join a…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Tonight was the final night of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant. These contestants laid it all on the line for the crown. In a pageant filled with glitz, glamor,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids in the Hub City were able to learn some new skills for free. The Bounce Back Program celebrated its 2oth year of teaching free basketball skills to the youth. City Councilman Johnny Dodd, along with…
CAMDEN, Tenn. – The Curiosities Market has returned to Camden, and it is getting better and better! We spoke with Jessie Coleman, the owner of the Curiosities Market, who says that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families didn’t let the heat stop them heading to a free event. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks hosted their second annual Community Field Day. Families…
DYER, Tenn. — A car and bike show was held on Saturday, raising funds for groups aiming to improve lives around the world. In the West Tennessee heat, engines…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday night marks the end of preliminary competition for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant. After Friday night, every contestant will have competed in talent, fitness and wellness,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Basketball teams came together from far and wide in the Hub City for the first ever international tournament. Dr. Keith Taylor and Marlin Dotson from the Travel Basketball Team…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A special ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of a day base at a Carroll County hospital. "We are announcing an opening of a day base…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Curiosities Market is returning to Camden on Saturday, July 29. It is an exciting market of small businesses that carries all things offbeat and eclectic. The first…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local city has paid tribute to a veteran. A family in Humboldt honored their late grandfather Porter Friarson. Friarson served in the American Civil War as a…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Hardeman County and Bolivar expressed their appreciation to West Tennessee Healthcare's Medical Center EMS on Friday. Midnight on Monday, July 3, Bolivar’s contract with West Tennessee Healthcare will end,…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It is Beef Month! And an event in Chester County served as a way to celebrate the month and raise funds for a highly requested Chester County building. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shoppers are out and about gathering some needed resources as school is approaching fast! Tax free, for approved items, began at 12:01 this Friday morning, and shoppers are…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- This is the fourth year the Sisters With Aspiring Goals or 'S.W.A.G." hosted a Human Trafficking Awareness event in partnership with the City of Jackson. Leaders say this event…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Wednesday afternoon, David Kelso, formerly with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, was arrested. According to an arrest warrant from…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah will hold the 2nd Annual Catfish Derby and Riverfest on September 9. This event will be hosted right downtown on Main Street. The festival will also have events…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The first night of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is complete. The pageant took place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. For contestants, this pageant could…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pageant week has returned to the Hub City! The Jackson Rotary Club held a luncheon Wednesday afternoon to honor the current Miss Tennessee Volunteer and meet the…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a woman wanted in connection to a high speed chase has been arrested. The department posted to Facebook on last week saying that 25-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was wanted after allegedly…
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A wanted man was taken into custody late Tuesday night in Friendship. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says that around 5:15 p.m., a homeowner called 911 on old Mound Road after meeting a woman who said she…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is reminding residents that they can volunteer for a variety of boards. Boards that you can apply to help out with include, but are not limited to, Beer Permit, Vicious Dog Committee, Jackson…
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- A traveling museum has returned to West Tennessee. The museum, a ship named the Pinta, is back after two years. The replica is a traveling museum modeled after one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local nonprofit organizations were given some much needed help on Tuesday. The Jackson Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center partnered with the Community Foundation of West Tennessee to…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is looking for new troopers, and they want you to know it could be you. The THP says they are in need of troopers for…
UPDATE (7/31/23): Drug Task Force: Large scale drug trafficking conducted at old Walmart building EARLIER STORY: HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – A search warrant was executed in Humboldt Tuesday afternoon. Johnie Carter, the Director of the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, says…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has confirmed Yancy Freeman will be their next chancellor. Freeman, who…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to a fire in the Hub City. On Tuesday, there was a fire on East Chester…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State is down to three finalists in their search for a new president. Jackson State Community College says the search is down…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A Hardin County man is facing a minimum of 20 years in a federal prison. A news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office says that deputies in McNairy County attempted to arrest Patrick Dillon Butler, 30, for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new shop opened its doors in the Hub City. Happy Ice Cream offers a unique summer treat, Mexican-style ice cream and desserts. The dessert shop serves…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is almost over and parents are preparing for back-to-school shopping. The traditional tax free holiday is only a few days away and parents can take advantage of…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Back-to-School Bash was held at the Crockett County Middle School Monday. The event was held with the goal of helping students and families prepare for the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A week-long competition has kicked off with an introduction to a few of Jackson's city officials and leaders. The Jackson Lions Club and the Old Hickory Rotary…
UPDATE: Both have been captured, according to the TBI. EARLIER STORY: CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for two escaped inmates. The sheriff's office says the two inmates…
