City names 2023 Fireman of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local hero got the recognition he deserves. The city’s Fireman of the Year was announced at the Exchange Club Tuesday at the Doubletree Hotel at…
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Chief talks fire safety during annual Fire Prevention Week
JACKSON, Tenn. – Fire Prevention Week has kicked off and the Jackson Fire Department wants to continue to make sure everyone is well informed on safety. Fire Prevention Week is from…
Faith and Family Night set for October 23
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local organization is coming together to show the importance of a strong faith-based family. The Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Jackson is sponsoring a Faith and Family…
Details on new parks planned for Lexington, Henderson County
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Recreation in one local community will get a boost due to a recently-awarded grant. The City of Lexington has been awarded grant funding by the State of Tennessee…
Suspect in custody after dance floor stabbing at West TN bar
UPDATE (10/13/23): Nicholas Stewart was arraigned in Henry County General Sessions court on Tuesday morning. During the arraignment, Stewart's case was reset to November 30, 2023 in General Sessions. Stewart currently remains in custody at the Henry County jail. Paris…
Drugs, weapon found during search of home near Fayette-Haywood Co. border
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drugs and a weapon were found during the search of a home near the Fayette-Haywood County border. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force shared via Facebook Monday night that they, along with Fayette County Sheriff's…
3rd annual Candlelight Vigil held in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. – A community came together to remember those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Community members came together Monday night for a candlelight vigil for those…
Brew Wings 2023 to be held this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. – You can soon enjoy a family favorite while helping one local non-profit. The Scarlet Rope Project has partnered with Hub City Brewing and Christian Brothers Automotive for their…
Illegal dumping court hearing held in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. – As the Hub City began its focus on littering in the city, a court hearing on Monday focused on the penalties for doing it. Earlier this year, City…
Fire Prevention Week highlights cooking safety and you
JACKSON, Tenn. – “Cooking safety starts with you! Pay attention to fire prevention.” This call to action is the theme for the 2023 Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated…
Metal Devastation Music Fest to return this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. – A one-of-a-kind music festival is coming to the Hub City. The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is a one-day heavy metal music festival happening Saturday, October 14 at…
Man arrested over violation of gang injunction
DYERSBURG, Tenn. – The Dyersburg Police Department says a man was arrested over violation of gang injunction. Their Facebook post states that around 3 a.m. on October 8, an officer saw Romeil Moses, 23, Dyersburg, walking along Hornbrook Street.…
Dyer County Bicentennial events to be held Oct. 13-16
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- This week will begin a series of events to celebrate Dyer County's Bicentennial. On Friday, October 13, free community concerts will be held at Pocket Park and the Dyersburg Farmers Market. On Saturday, October 14, the fun…
UT Martin releases schedule for Homecoming Week
News release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – When alumni think of Homecoming, they think of attending the football game and seeing old friends, but Homecoming Week is much more than that. In fact, “UT Martin…
Multiple firearms stolen from local business, investigation underway
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after multiple firearms were stolen from a local business. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers responded to an alarm call at Cypress Creek Outdoors on Sunday. Upon arrival, police say that officers…
McKenzie man facing multiple drug charges following search warrant
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local man is facing multiple drug charges following a search of his residence. According to McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin, 51-year-old Randy Anderson was arrested on Thursday, October 5. Mayor Griffin says the 24th Judiciary Drug Task…
A local county kicks off its bicentennial
MCNAIRY CO., Tenn.---One county kicks off their bicentennial with music from local artists and a ribbon cutting. McNairy county kicks off their bicentennial and month long celebration. Residents of the county and neighboring counties were in attendance to celebrate…
Students from all across TN compete in a unique tournament
JACKSON, Tenn.---High school students of Tennessee gathered at a local college for an interesting tournament. Jackson Area Robotics and Toyota Boshoku America held their first ever robotics tournament at Jackson State Community…
Community event celebrates local mothers
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub city hosts an event for mothers in the area. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department held their annual baby shower for new moms and current moms. Guests…
One organization take strides to end Alzheimer’s
JACKSON, Tenn.---A state association brings awareness to Alzheimer's right here in the Hub city. Tennessee Alzheimer's Association had their Walk to End Alzheimer's. This is one of the biggest fundraiser events…
Day 1 concludes for popular music festival
JACKSON, Tenn.---Day one of this Hub city music festival comes to an end. The Jacob Barker Music Festival returned for its seventh year of live music, good food, and fundraising at The Amp. This fundraising event benefits one recipient…
Football Friday Night: Week 8 Highlights
Bolivar vs. Westview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haywood County vs. Hardin County ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruceton vs. West Carroll ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huntingdon vs.…
7th Jacob Barker Music Festival begins
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jacob Barker Music Festival had their first night fundraising for a Make-A-Wish recipient. For the past seven years the Barker family has held this music festival in…
Heart-healthy fundraiser returns to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. – Friends of Heart hosted their Black Tie and Blue Jeans fundraiser at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Friday evening. Guests were invited to join in on…
Football Friday Night: Week 8 Final Scores
Final scores for Week 8 of Football Friday Nights: Bolivar 0 Westview 41 Chester County 35 (Played Thursday) Freedom Prep 6 Haywood County 35 Hardin County 42 Harding Academy 14 Biggersville 63 Bruceton 0 West Carroll 54 Huntingdon 41 JCM…
Fire safety promoted by Lexington, Henderson County Fire Departments
LEXINGTON, Tenn. – The Lexington Fire Department and the Henderson County Fire Department are promoting fire safety as National Fire Safety Week approaches. Volunteers handed out pamphlets with tips on…
Faith and Blue weekend observed locally
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Community is the key word for this weekend, as local law enforcement are coming together to make a difference. The Faith and Blue weekend has officially started…
2nd Casey Jones Fall Fest to be held October 14
JACKSON, Tenn. – The second annual Casey Jones Fall Fest is happening on October 14. The event will be on The Farm behind the Old Country Store from 10 a.m.…
Stabbing in Dyersburg leads to arrest of 20-year-old
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars following a stabbing in Dyersburg. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, 20-year-old Jeremiah Toles is being charged with attempted second degree murder, aggravated robbery, and theft over $2,500. The department says on…
New treatment approved for Huntington’s Disease symptom
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Experts are bringing attention to a new treatment for a disease that impacts thousands of Americans. Huntington's Disease is a hereditary disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain…
Humboldt child rape suspect found living in boat in Alaska
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man wanted for sex crimes involving a minor has been captured in Alaska. According to a press release by the U.S. Marshals, 50-year-old Adam Gabarra was wanted out of Humboldt on the charges of incest, aggravated…
‘Pink Ball Gala’ in McKenzie to honor those impacted by breast cancer
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- An upcoming event in Carroll County will honor those impacted by breast cancer. Amid Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the "Pink Ball Gala" will be held at Webb High School. The gala recognizes survivors of breast cancer, and…
Charter School cleared to come to Madison County
NASHVILLE, TENN-- It's been a decision more than a year in the making, should Madison County have a charter school? After two denials by the Jackson-Madison County School System, today a…
Kirkland Cancer Center to host free breast cancer screenings for uninsured
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Making an important screening accessible to those who might not otherwise have the chance. There is a free breast cancer screening for uninsured women coming up on October…
‘Friends of the Library’ Day held, kicking off membership campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Food, friendship, and a fun time. Thursday at noon, the Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library hosted their monthly "First Thursday" program. The celebration was a kick off…
‘Fall in the Gardens’ draws crowds for plant sale, guest speakers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- UT Gardens in Jackson is hosting the annual Fall in the Gardens. This event is free to attend, and guests were invited to learn tips, tricks, and…
Walk held at Beech Lake brings awareness to domestic violence
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One city comes together for survivors and victims of domestic abuse. A walk was held at Beech Lake in Lexington, to show support to survivors and victims of…
‘Manufacturing Day’ gives students experience inside local industries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over a hundred Jackson-Madison County students visited different industries for a unique learning opportunity. Manufacturing Day is the biggest annual opportunity to teach the next generation about a career…
Sunset Valley Farms hosting anniversary bash Saturday
HURON, Tenn. -- A local attraction is inviting the public to their anniversary celebration. Sunset Valley Farms is holding their five-year anniversary bash on Saturday, October 7. The farm, located in Henderson County, is currently featuring their fall festival and…
See schedule of events for Lane College 2023 Homecoming
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College is preparing for Homecoming 2023 with a week-full of events coming up. Director of Alumni Affairs, Braylin Laster, says there are a lot of exciting events and activities in store to coincide with this year's…
Annual ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ event coming up
RIPLEY, Tenn.-- One organization is bringing its fight against a debilitating disease to the Hub City with their annual fundraising event. It's a disease that affects more than 6 million Americans.…
‘Champions Day’ held in downtown Jackson for local students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Champions Day was held Wednesday at the West Tennessee Farmers Market in downtown Jackson. This annual event is a field day where every special needs student of the Jackson-Madison…
Spirit Halloween offering costumes, decor as Halloween inches closer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Enter if you dare! It's looking quite spooky inside a Jackson retail store that is packed to the brim with all of your Halloween necessities. Spirit Halloween is back…
‘Rally for Recovery’ coming to Huntingdon October 21
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A free community event will bring awareness to an important cause, with the help of a special guest. The "Rally For Recovery" will be held at the National Guard Armory in Huntingdon on Saturday, October 21. Along…
Jackson State showcases historical archives to the community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College's library was filled with alumni and former faculty and staff Wednesday morning, coming together to take a look at some archives of Jackson State's history.…
Jackson Theatre Guild to present ‘A Christmas Story’ in December, auditions opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A timeless tale of holiday fun and misadventure is coming to a Hub City stage. The Jackson Theatre Guild will present their production of "A Christmas Story" from December 14-17 at The Ned. The JTG website describes…
National Night Out held in Milan, Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – From Milan to Jackson, residents and members of law enforcement came together for National Night Out.…
Around 280lbs of marijuana seized along Interstate 40
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A traffic stop in Haywood County resulted in the seizure of more than 280 pounds of marijuana. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says that a stop made along Interstate 40 in Haywood County Monday…
Non-profit works to teach ASL each week in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – One non-profit organization is partnering with a local spot in downtown Jackson to help others learn more about American Sign Language. The Jackson Center for…
Man arrested after drug task force search in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A search warrant was executed in Trenton on Tuesday. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says that agents entered a home, finding a previously convicted felon who was wanted on federal drug charges with a loaded…
