GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It is time for this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Deidre Jones had babysitters as a child who grew up to be teachers. And that influenced her in…
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local city brought law enforcement and the youth together. The Milan Police Department held their annual Shop with a Cop event. This is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University's Choirs and Orchestra put on quite a show Thursday night for the university's "Music: A Union Christmas" event. The event consisted of a variety of…
ATWOOD, Tenn. – The town of Atwood officially has a new mayor. Thursday night, a crowd packed into a town hall meeting for the swearing in of Fridie Algee. Algee won the election in early November against Mike Tolley…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An extinguished flame is burning once again after nearly 22 years. From 1986 to around the year 2000, the University of Tennessee at Martin's eternal flame…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special budget meeting was called for Thursday morning to discuss plans that could impact Jackson for years to come. "We had a special call meeting today to consider the…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office says a wanted man may by in the Dyer, Obion or Lake County area. The sheriff's office says that Tommy Griffin is wanted by US Marshals for violation of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of the year again. With the cold weather coming in, more people are getting sick. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department offered free flu shots to fight…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business lent a helping hand to a nonprofit. The PRA Group is sponsoring Habitat for Humanity's 105th home build. Habitat for Humanity is currently in the phase…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The time of the year is here for Christmas gatherings and hosting parties. Lifestyle expert Danyelle Musselman has a few tips to stay up-to-date on the holiday hosting trends…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean is among the winners of a statewide contest! According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, after a record number of entries into the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest, their staff narrowed it down…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two groups have made it to where gifts can be wrapped in a good cause. According to a news release, Tennessee Industrial Printing and Adelsberger Marking have designed and made holiday wrapping paper. They say the design…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Christmas season is a time of giving, and one nonprofit is helping those in the community to participate in a special way. The Salvation Army has been…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over $1 million in grants are going towards projects regarding Tennesseans' health. According to the news release, the Tennessee Department of Health will be putting a total of $1.8 million into projects that help improve physical health,…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A range of Christmas events is beginning Thursday night in Lexington. Thursday at 5 p.m., there will be a Lighting of the Tree at the Henderson County Courthouse! Then on Monday, December 12, there will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Paris, Tennessee man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography while being a registered sex offender. According to U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz, 56-year-old Charles Anthony Anderson was sentenced by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A convicted felon will spend more time behind bars after being caught with a firearm. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 29-year-old Lavokeous Ivory has been sentenced to seven years…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School system is rolling out its winter bonuses for support staff this upcoming week. In September, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King announced a 6.2 million…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Thursday evening, one family got the opportunity to spend more than $200 on anything they wanted at a local Walmart. “We are partnering together to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is receiving help from the state to better prepare its students. Jackson State Community College submitted a proposal to the Tennessee Board of Regents, Reimagining…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced a new proposal. Gov. Bill Lee, in conjunction with TDOT, has announced their new proposal "Build with Us." This proposal…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee library is holding a contest that may save gingerbread lives! The Humboldt Public Library is hosting a Gingerbread Kid decorating contest for all ages, challenging everyone to help a foam cookie get disguised ahead…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared via Facebook their seizure of marijuana. The department says that investigators with the Metro Narcotics unit seized over 30 pounds of marijuana from a local shipping company. The department says if…
As the holidays inch closer, 'tis the season to pull out that winter blanket and cozy up on the couch to enjoy some of your favorite films. We polled our Newsroom staff to come up with a list of 20…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The faces behind Blue Oval City met with a West Tennessee community. Wednesday morning, this year's Leadership Henry County class hosted a public forum…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Google takes a look at the most popular search trends for 2022. Trend expert Chasity Mhende says Wordle took the top spot on the most searched topic this year. Also coming up next is the election and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named Jill Taylor and Alyson Fite as joint Hub City Heroes for November 2022. Taylor is the current Keep Jackson Beautiful Interim Chair, and Fite is the Board Chair for Jackson Recreation…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Fraternal Order of Police is hosting its annual "Shop with a Cop," giving youth with the Boys and Girls Club the chance to shop until…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Photography lovers stopped by the old City Hall building at 'The Ned' to see what the Jackson photography club has to offer. All the photos featured are taken by different club members. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new report from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health was released, showcasing the the decrease in life expectancy. The report showed that the American life expectancy went from almost 79 years in 2014 to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With holiday season in full bloom, it is important to keep in mind the person you are shopping for by looking at their interests and personalizing each gift as a reminder of the person who gave it to…
A few local business in Jackson shared that business has been good as we inch closer and closer to the holidays. And some say they expect sales to increase as Christmas draws closer. We want to know: [gravityform id="150" title="false"…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A Humphreys County man has been arrested and charged in connection to a camper fire in Camden. The TBI says they and the Benton County Sheriff's Office began investigating the fire that occurred on Saturday in the…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a Silver Alert has been issued for a Haywood County woman. The alert from the TBI says that Donna Rider has a condition that may prevent her from being able…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council elected a new member on Monday. Tuesday, the city council elected Richard Donnell to replace Ernest Brooks II. Donnell was very happy…
UPDATE: UPDATE: The Carroll County Sheriff's Office says Erik Allen has been found. EARLIER STORY: CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a missing person. The sheriff's office says that around 7:15…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held their last council meeting for 2022. During Tuesday's city council meeting, they discussed a variety of topics, including a location for recycling…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holiday countdown is continuing with toys that can be gifted to children of all ages. From Spidey & Amazing Friends Web Spinning Hauler in a size that kids as young as preschool can enjoy, to more…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One author is putting his family history on display. Robert Wolf's new book called "Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local shop owners gave an update on the mad dash before the Christmas holidays. Tamy Lewis, with Sassy Grace Southern Gent Boutique, says this has been their best year in sales so far. "We have gotten…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 2019 report shows nearly 68 million people spoke a language other than English at home. The report from the the US Census Bureau found that those who spoke a language other than English at home tripled…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center has a new Chief Nursing Officer. The center's CEO announced back in November that Michelle Seaton, RN, would assume the title. The news release from the center says that Seaton has been…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to 78 years in prison, according to a news release from District Attorney General Jody Pickens. According to the release, Ambreia Washington was found to be the person responsible for a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can help give the gift of life this holiday season in both Jackson and Dyersburg. LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting the annual Holiday Hero Christmas Blood Drive on December 15 at their location at 183 Sterling…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help. They say on Friday around 11:45 p.m., a man named Johnny Harbin was shot and killed inside his own home on Pickins Drive, which is northwest…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Language Center is aiming to give Tennesseans a sample of a new language. According to a news release, the center is going to be offering a 15-minute mini-class on some of the languages they are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Customer Appreciation Day is coming up for the Jackson Transit Authority! On December 16, no fares will be taken on fixed bus routes for the special day. The day is sponsored by Cadence Bank, and regular…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One dance company is mourning the loss of their founder and instructor. After moving to Jackson and opening her own studio, she touched the lives of many…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A town in Weakley County joined in on the holiday cheer Monday night. The City of Martin and the Martin Kiwanis Club held their Christmas parade…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Children in West Tennessee were treated to shopping spree with law enforcement members. Over the weekend, over 240 kids and their shopping guides toured the Walmart in Paris to find the perfect gift or gifts! Each child…
