HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Paris man has been arrested following a complaint of illegal narcotics in a package. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, the 26th Judicial Drug Task Force received a tip from a package carrier…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – Obion County is getting ready to hold its bicentennial celebration and fall fest kick off. The event will include live music from local artists and Bucky Covington,…
From the City of Jackson: The City of Jackson, TN Police Department celebrates Public Safety Week JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Police Department is proud to announce Public Safety Week, September 25-29, dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the crucial role of law…
From the University of Tennessee: UTIA Researchers Conduct Ongoing Study on Emerging Soybean Disease Taproot Decline Poses Threat to Tennessee Soybean Production KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Researchers at the University of Tennessee Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology are in their…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 25, 2023) — Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) — a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) headquartered in Birmingham and boasting more than 240 locations across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi — today announced it has launched a social media-driven…
The following is a news release about WFHU 91.5 FM: Dr. Matt Barker Succeeds Jud Davis as WFHU 91.5 Radio Station Manager Henderson, Tennessee — (Sept. 25, 2023) — Serving Freed-Hardeman University and the surrounding Chester County area for more than…
From the Jackson-Madison County Library: Friends of the Library First Thursday Program, October 2023 JACKSON, Tenn. – The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library will be hosting their monthly First Thursday program next week on October 5, 2023 at 12:00 pm…
From West Tennessee Healthcare: THA Celebrates Outstanding Healthcare Leaders at 2023 Annual Meeting The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored eight hospital and health system executives and leaders at its annual meeting this month. The awards were presented by THA President…
From LIFELINE Blood Services: JACKSON, TN (September 25, 2023): -- LIFELINE Blood Services and Joe Mahan Ford partnered up once again to save lives! The 5 th Annual Car Giveaway…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Community Cancer Fund BBQ for Cancer will be held Friday, October 13. The event will take place in downtown Dyersburg from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., or until sold out. The Dyer County Community…
TOONE, Tenn. -- Falcon Ridge Farm opens their farm for visitors to enjoy this year's fall harvest. This festival will be from now until October 29. Families and kids of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ninth Annual Jackson International Food and Art Festival was hosted at the fairgrounds this year. This event was to uplift and celebrate different cultures throughout West Tennessee.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Things heated up in downtown Jackson with this local festival. The Jackson Entrepreneurs hosted the Hot Wing Festival at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. Visitors were able to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Young children across several states compete for a championship belt and rings. The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex hosted a tournament that included 91 baseball teams over the weekend. Teams…
HAPPY FALL, Y'ALL! Great weekend so far in West Tennessee! Showers will start to develop around 8pm this evening, with maybe a thunderstorm or two overnight. TONIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.…
Here is a recap from week 6 of football here in West Tennessee: See final scores here. Find this weeks polls here.
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It is time to voice your opinion after another Friday night of football in West Tennessee! Need a refresher before you vote? Check out the games here. See scores here.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A small town celebrates 50 years of a hit song while honoring one of their own. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center gathered Tina Turner fans of…
Week 6 of Football Friday Nights are here! See the final scores here: Huntingdon 32 Milan 14 Dyersburg 21 North Side 13 Lexington 35 South Side 14 Chester County 28 South Gibson 35 Dyer County 19 Crockett County 17 Gibson…
MILAN, Tenn. – A Foster Care Conference and Resource event took place Friday in Milan. The event gave anyone involved in foster care the chance to gather at Chapel Hill…
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Fun times are happening in a local city as the 45th annual Chester County Barbecue Festival continues through the weekend. The community is invited to support each other…
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Friday was a big day for Henderson as the first EV chargers were debuted and put to use. Represented at the ribbon cutting was the City of Henderson,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new event series brought regional leaders and stakeholders together. "The Breakfast Club" is designed for discussing topics vital to the enhancement and development of the West Tennessee…
From the Crockett County Sheriff's Office: Public notice regarding missing possibly endangered man. Jeff Nolen DOB 12/12/1966 was last seen leaving his mothers residence in Alamo on 9/21. Nolen is 5’10, 215 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The first ever Dr. Henry H. Parker Speaker Series and Legacy Luncheon is being held in October. The luncheon, set for October 20 at the Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center at 11 a.m., will have…
From Jack's: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 20, 2023) — Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) — a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) headquartered in Birmingham and boasting more than 240 locations across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi — today announced it will launch a social media-driven classroom giveaway across the…
The following news releases are from the TWRA: COMMISSION APPROVES FISHING REGULATIONS AT SEPTEMBER MEETING HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the 2024-25 sportfish and commercial fishing regulations at a one-day meeting held at Buffalo Ridge Refuge.…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A joint effort by two law enforcement agencies has resulted in the capture of three robbery suspects. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, three suspects have been found in connection to the armed robbery at…
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Ashley Fletcher is a 1st grade teacher at East Chester Elementary School in Chester County. She…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Senior citizens in one local community are invited to an upcoming event. A Senior Expo will be held in Savannah on October 17, sponsored by the Hardin County Health Council and community partners. Along with fellowship and…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two people have been arrested following the search of a home in Martin. …
UPDATE (9/25/23): Authorities capture McNairy County shooting suspect MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. – The McNairy County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for a McNairy County man named Doyle Jarnigan, who is…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A search warrant was executed at a McKenzie gas station Thursday night. According to McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White, their department along with the 24th Judicial District Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a gas…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 7th annual Rock and Roll Cornhole Tournament was held at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. Twenty-two teams signed up and paid their entry fee to…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Huntingdon is in the process of creating a master plan for recreational facilities. Officials held two meetings Thursday, where they heard from residents ranging from high school students…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated "Constitution Week" on Thursday. Sunday, September 17 marked the beginning of this year's Constitution Week. The week…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. – Wesley Living and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) hosted a special event in Henderson County on Thursday. The grant was awarded to Wesley…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Habitat for Humanity has built over 100 homes in the Jackson area. Beginning in 1986, they have been able to work with families to get them into nice…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A school in Jackson celebrated becoming champions. Members of South Side's Hub City Innovation Cup team and coach discuss their win in the 2023-2024 Hub City Innovation…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- National Fire Prevention Week is set for October 8-14 this year. Ahead of the annual awareness campaign, first responders in Lexington and Henderson County are teaming up to kick it off with a community event. On Friday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a theft suspect. According to Crime Stoppers, the man in this photo is accused of stealing around $661 worth of items…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Delicious food will be a theme in the Hub City this weekend. The 2nd Annual Hot Wing Festival returns to the West Tennessee Farmers Market on Saturday, September 23. Presented by the Jackson Entrepreneurs group, the whole…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects. According to the department, the individuals in these photos are persons of interest in a felony theft investigation. Lexington Police shared the photos to…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A man charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder was in court Wednesday afternoon. This incident dates back to March 22 of this year. The defendant was…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Drivers are being warned to drive extra carefully around a new local bypass because it's become a high-accident area. Concerns are arising as the number of accidents have…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a Paris man has been arrested over alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. The TBI says that Tuesday, agents received a tip of possible child sexual abuse material involving a young…
JACKSON, Tenn. – There is a race being held to raise Alzheimer's awareness. Six out of 10 individuals with dementia will wander. However, hundreds of missing Tennesseans have been found safe…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The seventh annual Jacob Barker Music Festival is right around the corner! Ronnie Barker and his wife are volunteers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This music festival is an…
From the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. -- Applications are now being accepted for the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2024. The WestStar program is the largest and oldest regional leadership program in…
