HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students looking to learn more about music at a local university just got a boost from two alumni. According to a news release, two Freed-Hardeman University alumni, Gordon and Bert "Bertha" Rampy, made a donation to music…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Repairs to a pressure regulator station in Hardin County is going to cause water services to be stopped temporarily. The Savannah Utility Department will be making the repairs at the Hard Rock Road station, and will…
UPDATE (3/28/23): Former office manager testifies in Jeff Young trial MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The "Rock Doc" had his jury chosen for his upcoming trial. Jefferey Young Jr. appeared in court Monday…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A wreck Sunday evening in Madison County halted interstate traffic and resulted in multiple injuries. According to Tennessee 511, a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 was reported around 5:29 p.m. The wreck occurred in the westbound lane…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Griot Collective is preparing to present a free special event next month. "Drop the Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month" will be held on April 27 in downtown Jackson. The event will feature both published…
UPDATE (3/27/23) Via City of Henderson Tennessee Police Department's Facebook page: On Sunday afternoon, March 26th, around 2:00 pm, Henderson Police Officers and Chester County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempting to serve…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. ---Humboldt Spring Blossom Pageant held. The Spring Blossom Pageant is a fundraiser pageant and a preliminary to the Strawberry Festival Pageant held in May. There are age divisions from zero…
HOLLADAY, Tenn. --- Authorities are investigating homicide in Benton Co. According to information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents with TBI along with Benton County Sheriff's Department are currently investigating a homicide that took place Saturday, March 25,…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A banquet was held here in the Hub city. On Saturday, the annual Hope Banquet was held at the Hub Club Johnny Dodd Community Building. The banquet went from 2…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A cook off was held here in Jackson. The Run for the Son Chili Cook Off was held on Saturday at the Calvary Baptist Church. The Christian Motorcyclists Association…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A tea party was held in the Hub city for a great cause. The first ever Women in Rotary Tea Party was held on Saturday at the First United Methodist…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Tipster's call alerts to an incident at a local hotel. This evening a tipster contacted us with information regarding possible shots fired at a local hotel. We received a…
It was the third day of Jackson's dog show. JACKSON, Tenn. ---The Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club joins forces to bring dog lovers from across the country…
One group has come together to learn how to better protect themselves in a time of danger. JACKSON, Tenn. ---Jackson Police Department held their Women's Self Defense class this afternoon. …
Today a community wide event took place to help prevent house fires here in the Hub city. JACKSON, Tenn. ---The American Red Cross, Midwest Tennessee Chapter held the Sound the Alarm…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Baxter! Meet Baxter! He’s the most precious guy, who is a little bit timid at first, but he loves snuggles with his person. He came to Hero West…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Operations Center gave an inside look at how they monitor conditions across the area. "These situations where we go under a tornado watch, we do what is called an EOC activation. That's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony hosted a special night that was full of music and food. The Jackson Symphony held its second annual Ballads and Boots. Four number one hit songwriters came from Nashville to perform at the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State House passed legislation that calls for a convention of the states. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., finishes the vote to approve the Inflation Reduction Act in the House chamber at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With severe weather in the forecast, we reached out to local EMA directors to see what they were doing to prepare for possible severe weather. Madison County says they will activate their emergency operations center Friday night…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The media was given a tour of Blue Oval City on Friday. Guests were required to stay on the bus during the tour due to on-going construction. They say that construction is about 50 percent of…
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that Arnold has been found safe in Corinth, Mississippi. EARLIER STORY: SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old. The teen, named Henry Arnold II, was last seen…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned has announced auditions for an upcoming performance of "Footloose." The Ned says actors in grades seven and up are encouraged to come try out on March 30 and March 31 at 4:30 p.m. "Footloose" is…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A speech clinic started last year has received a $10,000 grant. The grant, according to the news release, is going to the Freed-Hardeman University Speech Clinic, and was given by the Jackson Foundation Inc. The clinic, opened…
UPDATE: 4/1/23 According to TWRA, the body believed to be that of missing boater, 79-year-old William Mayfield from Silerton, TN was recovered April 1 on the Tennessee River. The body is being sent for an autopsy for positive identification. The…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Sonya Eaton is a special education teacher at West Carroll High School in Atwood. She has taught for eight years. Although Eaton…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mayoral debate was held in the Hub City, allowing candidates the chance to make their voices heard. News Talk 96.5's Dan Reaves moderated the debate Thursday at North Side High School. They were asked various…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event was held in the Hub City to raise awareness for the number one killer of women: cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association hosted the 2023 West Tennessee Go Red for Women event at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Budget Committee met Thursday morning. Among the topics discussed was the Jackson Transit Authority. According to city council member Paul Taylor, JTA over-budgeted the city's commitment and over-budgeted their passenger revenues to the…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Ambulance Service can now administer blood to patients before they reach the hospital. The Tennessee Department of Health EMS board authorized the group. LIFELINE Blood Services CEO John Miller said this new service…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Freed-Hardeman University Associates are having their annual Spring Rummage Sale at the Henderson National Guard Armory. The Associates is a women's organization, whose members volunteer their time and money to raise funds for scholarships to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is meeting with prospective students across West Tennessee to showcase their different programs and to award scholarships. The "Go Green Tour" is providing up to $10,000 in scholarships as they visit 10…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Any and all photographers are invited to a photography showcase in Henry County. The upcoming Captured Moments: 31st Annual Photography Showcase is free to join in on, but registration must be done by April 17 at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former physician involved in a massive federal opioid investigation has entered a guilty plea. Andrew Rudin appeared before Judge J. Daniel Breen at the U.S. District Court in Jackson on Wednesday. Court records show that Rudin…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A major expansion is moving into the Hub City. Automotive parts supplier, Toyota Boshoku Tennessee, LLC will be investing $54 million in metal stamping manufacturing operations. “This marks another significant milestone for our company. This expansion…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dog handlers and breeders from all across the nation are competing in the Hub City. Thursday marked the first day of the dog show in Jackson. This competition is being held at the Jackson Fairgrounds, which…
HENDERSON & MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- An 80s music icon will be performing two concerts in West Tennessee this May. Pop singer Tiffany is bringing her nationwide "Shadows" tour to venues in Henderson and McKenzie. Tiffany earned two U.S. #1 hit…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting from Wednesday night. According to JPD, around 8:55 p.m. on March 22, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Deadrick…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A two-day festival celebrating art and music in the community is on its way. The inaugural Vintage Makers Music and Arts Festival will take place in downtown Jackson on May 6-7. The free event will feature over…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three people are arrested in connection to a drug bust and stolen property. According to Tracey Grisham with the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, they received information about…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search for a missing child ends with good news. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms 14-year-old Aaliyah Whitehead has been found safe. Aaliyah had been missing from the Benton County area since March 13, after…
HENNING, Tenn. -- An event was held to teach women about the dangers and impact of substance use on children. The educational session, hosted at the Tennessee Department of Correction's Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center in Henning, showed women who…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lawmakers passed a new bill in the hopes of reducing the number of car thefts in our state. House Bill 0548 would make it a class a misdemeanor to "possess a device, tool, machine, implement, or other…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local event is set to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and the "last boots on the ground" in 1973. In honor of Vietnam Veterans Day,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson announced changes to their staff. USJ says that Courtney Burnette was made the Lower School Director, and Hayley Wilkerson the Early Childhood Director and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's mayoral candidates will participate in a debate Thursday night. News Talk 96.5 is hosting a mayoral debate for the candidates at North Side High School's auditorium beginning at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is making safe playgrounds a priority. Christi David, the Recreation and Parks Department’s Park Operations Manager, is now a Nationally Certified Playground Safety Inspector. It…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union now has a total of four certified financial counselors. According to a news release, Evan Flora, Community Engagement Specialist, Jonathan Newcom, Assistant Vice President of Branch Operations, and Shelley Pittman, Member Service Representative, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration is open for a local school system's summer learning camps! The Jackson-Madison County School System says that several camps will be available for grades kindergarten through seventh, with extra time be designated as a "STREAM" (Science,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A full-sized Sephora is returning to the Hub City! According to officials with Kohl's, Sephora will be set up inside the company's location at 1131 Vann Drive in Jackson. Kohl's says this addition is one of around…
