Madison County ‘career offender’ sentenced to 45 years in prison
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man is sentenced to 45 years in prison after being determined as a career offender. 42-year-old Jonathan Rogers…
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Tree of Warmth provides winter clothing to Jacksonians in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the winter months approaching, The Ned is making sure Jacksonians are staying warm. And that is with the Tree of Warmth. "Something that we have been…
Ugly Christmas Sweater party, contest coming to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to dust off that ugly sweater and prepare to shine! Floral Cakes Bakery & Event Center is hosting an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party in downtown Jackson on Saturday, December 17. The public is invited to…
‘The Nutcracker’ hits the stage at Civic Center Dec. 9-11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite holiday tradition is returning to the stage in the Hub City. Ballet Arts will present "The Nutcracker" at the Carl Perkins Civic Center from Dec. 9-11. You're invited…
The Range owner shares alternatives to firearms
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the wake of recent shootings, you may be thinking of ways to protect yourself while shopping this holiday season. Experts shared the are ways you can protect…
Sea of Blue held for former Lexington assistant chief
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local town held a Sea of Blue in honor of a former assistant chief. The Sea of Blue began at the Henderson County Fairgrounds and ended in…
City shares plans to buy ‘Jackson Plaza’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has made a big announcement. Wednesday, over Facebook, Jackson Mayor Scott…
Jackson church works to donate to schools each month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wanting to make a difference in their community, Love and Truth Church realized they had the funding to start a new project. In October, Demark Elementary reached out to the…
Lexington man found guilty in attempted murder of his wife
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Lexington man has been found guilty in the attempted murder of his wife. According to District Attorney General Jody Pickens of the 26th Judicial District, 28-year-old Johnny Wayne Bass, Jr., was convicted by a Henderson County…
Advocate against polio speaks in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club held a meeting on Wednesday. Their guest speaker was Kim Kim. He is an advocate for the End Polio Now campaign and a fellow…
Pinson Mounds invites guests to make ornaments
PINSON, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds State Park is getting into the holiday spirit, and you're invited! The park will host a Christmas ornaments activity on Saturday, December 17, where you can join a ranger in making your very own Christmas…
World’s largest, most active volcano spews lava
New aerial images show Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, spewing lava and sending glowing streams across its surface on Tuesday, November 29. The volcano began erupting on…
Expert reveals Tennessee’s top Google search trends in November
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Can you guess the most searched pie for Thanksgiving by Tennesseans? For the month of November, in the entertainment category, the most searched and most watched TV show was…
’20/20′ episode to examine teacher’s abduction of Tennessee student
A special two-hour "20/20" episode will examine a Tennessee teacher's abduction of his 15-year-old student. In 2017, 50-year-old high school teacher Tad Cummins took Elizabeth Thomas from her hometown in Maury County after illicit behavior that began in his classroom…
Santa’s Village returns to UT Martin Dec. 8-11
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A Christmas tradition for the City of Martin is returning for the holidays. UT Martin is preparing to host the 38th Annual Santa's Village holiday celebration. Santa's Village features a…
West Tennessee couple indicted for death of infant son
OAKLAND, Tenn. -- A couple from Oakland, Tennessee have been indicted in the death of their seven-month-old son. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 29-year-old Ashley Long and 38-year-old…
1 dead, 2 injured after morning shooting in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early morning shooting turns deadly, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Authorities responded to a 911 call at a house on Carnes Road near…
‘A Christmas Carol: Scrooge’ coming to the stage in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A classic Christmas tale with a twist is coming to a stage in Jackson this December. The Jackson Theatre Guild is presenting “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge” at The Ned in downtown Jackson. This re-telling of Charles Dickens’…
Christmas-themed banquet held for university donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university is hosted its annual scholarship banquet. Guests filled downtown Jackson to show their appreciation and support for education. Union University welcomed donors to the Carl…
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Local actor attends premiere of new movie in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A special premiere took place Tuesday night to watch one local go from student to actor. The Princess Theatre in Lexington held the red carpet premiere…
Jackson police share how to fight against porch piracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With so many shipments and orders going out during the holidays, it is important to keep in mind some best practices to protect your online orders. "Because you do…
Three mayors answer questions while enduring spicy wings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, three mayors ate spicy food while answering even spicier questions. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, Madison County Mayor AJ Massey, and Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum participated in a…
Henderson County woman marks 102 years of life
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A resident of Henderson County turned 102 years young on Tuesday. Louise Smith had her 102nd birthday! She grew up in Scotts Hill and was one of eight…
New healthcare center available to Dot Foods employees
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A new healthcare service is available to Dot Foods employees in Dyersburg. According to a news release, the Dot Foods Family Health Center began seeing patients over the last few weeks, offering their employees "access to high-quality,…
Bethel to host scholarship competition in February
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Future Bethel University students are getting the chance to compete for a scholarship. According to a news release, Bethel will be hosting…
‘Cruise In’ bike, toy drive to be held December 3
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Want to help bring a smile to a child's face? We have a place for you to cruise to! The fourth annual Cruise In Bicycle and Toy Drive is being held in Henderson on December 3.…
Kirkland Cancer Center receives donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center received a donation this week. According to a news release, the $6,100 check came from Allen Samuels’ Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Hyundai. The check was presented to the cancer center Melissa Elmore…
Youth votes for favorite tree in Hardeman County
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Young local residents are putting in their vote for the holidays. The Carl Perkins Center began their Festival of Trees on Tuesday, with local students visiting the…
Christmas drive-thrus light up across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals may be looking for a new holiday tradition after officials confirmed Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland will not return to the Hub City this year. However, there's still opportunities…
UPDATE: Man wanted for rape of a child captured in Madison Co.
UPDATE (12/2/22): U.S. Marshals confirm Douglas was apprehended without incident off of Old Hickory Boulevard in Jackson around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office need your help. The two…
Tennessee first lady launches 12 Days of Giving
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's first lady Maria Lee has kicked off a campaign of giving, and hopes you'll join her. On Tuesday, Lee began the 12 Days of Giving social media…
Students shown financial reality at local high school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students got a taste of financial reality on Tuesday. Sacred Heart of Jesus High School students participated in Leaders Credit Union's Financial Realty program to get them thinking…
Local, national nonprofits join in on National Giving Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local nonprofits and organizations from across the country to participated in National Giving Day. Lt. Mark Cancia, with the Salvation Army in Jackson, said the day is a great way…
Jackson Symphony to ring in Christmas with Holiday Pops concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sounds of the season are ringing in! The Jackson Symphony is kicking off Christmas with a huge Holiday Pops weekend. There…
West Tennessee blood supply reaches critically low level
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee's blood supply has reached a critically low level, LIFELINE Blood Services announced Tuesday. LIFELINE says the shortage, which is caused by several issues, is a nationwide problem that also hinders their ability to import blood…
City of Jackson prepares for Christmas parade, tree lighting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Preparations are underway for the City of Jackson's holiday celebrations. The annual Christmas parade and a tree lighting ceremony will take place in the Hub City next week. This year, instead of being held on a Monday…
Jackson Area Community Bands holds fall concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Community Bands presented their fall concert Monday night. The concert was held at Union University's GM Savage Memorial Chapel. The concert began…
Trenton welcomes the holidays with 2022 Christmas parade
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local town welcomed the holiday spirit with open arms with their annual Christmas parade! The town of Trenton hosted their fourth annual Christmas parade, with…
2022 Christmas parade rolls through Alamo
ALAMO, Tenn. – The town of Alamo held their Christmas parade on Monday! The parade route was lined with residents watching tractors, cars, wagons and more roll through the…
JPD: Northwest Jackson shooting was self-defense
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has given an update on last week's road rage incident. On Monday, the department stated that 29-year-old John Eric Henderson, Jr. was shot by another person on November 23 near Old Humboldt Road…
JPD searches for suspect in north Walmart shooting
UPDATE (12/19/22): Suspect in north Jackson Walmart shooting arrested in Detroit JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a dispute between employees in a local Walmart turned violent. At approximately 5 p.m.…
Judge talks about benefits of Recovery Court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Judge Don Allen spoke at a local organization's meeting on Monday. The judge made a guest appearance at the Old Hickory Rotary Club meeting in the DoubleTree Hotel.…
Entrants sought for upcoming Christmas parade in Paris
PARIS, Tenn. -- An upcoming Christmas parade is looking for creative entrants. According to a news release, the annual Holly Jolly Electric Christmas Parade is coming on Saturday, December 10. The release says that, typically, the parade sees creative…
Events this week in West Tennessee: Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Find a full list of Christmas parades around West Tennessee here. For a list of drive-thru Christmas light displays,…
Those in Families First program to get extra help for holidays
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee families in are getting extra help for the holidays. According to a news release, the Tennessee Department of Human Services is sending out a one-time payment of $500 to families in the Families First program. The…
Man enters plea after 2020 Brownsville shooting
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man who faced charges over a 2020 shooting in Brownsville has entered a plea, according to a news release. The release from District Attorney General Frederick H. Agee says that on Monday, Wylie Ligon III…
Authorities respond to early morning house fire in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A house fire breaks out in Gibson County. Around 3 a.m. Monday, a house fire broke out at a home on Concord…
Gift of hearing: Local clinic to giveaway free pair of premium hearing aids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local clinic is helping to give the gift of hearing this holiday season. West Tennessee ENT Clinic has launched "The Sounds of Christmas" - an opportunity for one individual to win a free pair of premium…
2 Recreation and Parks employees elected to represent Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local Recreation and Parks employees have been elected by their peers to represent the City of Jackson. A news release states Whitney Billingsley and Christi David have been named Ethnic Minority Intersection Chair and West District…
