Store’s alcohol license suspended by Beer Board
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Beer Board met Thursday to hear cases of businesses selling alcohol to those that are underage. The board suspended the liquor license at a Valero…
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Brother of Humboldt shooting victim speak out
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man was killed in an earlier this week, and now the victim's brother is speaking out. According to a news release, around 1:30 a.m. on Monday,…
12 Tennessee entities get funding for EV charging units
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee is putting $5.2 million towards establishing new charging units for electric vehicles. According to a news release, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is granting the funding to 12 entities around that…
Milan No-Till Field Day returns, drawing crowd to Gibson County
MILAN, Tenn. -- Thursday morning kicked off the 32nd Milan No-Till Field Day, promoting no-till farming to areas prone to erosion and soil loss. "Agriculture is the leading economic driver in…
Red Sand Project brings organizations together for human trafficking awareness in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations are taking a united stand to bring awareness and stop human trafficking. WRAP and The Scarlet Rope Project serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.…
Tennessee Craft invites artists to participate in Instagram photo contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An Instagram photo contest has been announced to kick off plans for Tennessee Craft Week. All craft artists in Tennessee are invited to submit photos to the contest from August…
Free community clean-up day planned for Jackson residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community clean-up day is coming for Jackson residents to help curb illegal dumping in the city. The event will be held by the Health and Sanitation Department on…
Jackson-Madison Bicentennial Celebration to end with weekend of free events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County's year-long bicentennial celebration will wrap-up with a series of free community events in August. The grand finale weekend, planned for August 12 & 13, will feature a parade, a community…
Nonprofit works to exonerate those wrongfully convicted in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Innocence Project is a nonprofit law firm that started in 2019. It works throughout the state to exonerate those behind bars that are being held for…
Finding a new car in a supply shortage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you still having trouble finding a new car? Joseph Robinson, with Robinson Toyota, says while a chip shortage started the supply problems, there are a few more reasons that…
Kids Online Safety Act discussed in Senate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kids Online Safety Act was discussed at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, along with other U.S. senators, have met previously…
West Tennessee pharmacy owner made TPA president
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The owner of several West Tennessee pharmacies has been selected for an additional role. According to a news release, Dr. Jay Phipps has been selected as the Tennessee Pharmacists Association's president for 2022-2023. “Jay has been an…
MeTV remembers Tony Dow
The MeTV Network will celebrate legendary actor Tony Dow with a special extended presentation of Leave It to Beaver episodes, airing Sunday, July 31 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on MeTV. Featuring 10 episodes showcasing Tony Dow’s beloved character Wally Cleaver,…
Humboldt Police: 1 killed, another injured earlier this week
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police have confirmed that one man was killed and another injured earlier this week. The Humboldt Police Department says its officers were sent to 4700 Main Street a little past 1:30 a.m. on Monday, July 25…
Jackson residents invited to write a letter for future readers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You now have the chance to send a letter forward in time. Though the letter will not be literally sent forward in time, it will be read in…
First ever Catfish Derby Benefit Concert to be held in September
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new celebration is coming to Hardin County! Sept. 24 is the First Annual Annual Catfish Derby Benefit Concert! The Hardin County Leadership Class puts together their…
Discovery Park says early bird sign up perks ending this weekend
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The time to register for the Discovery Dash for a discount is coming to an end this weekend. Discovery Parks is wanting to remind everyone that if you register for the Discovery Dash 5K/10K/1-Mile Fun Run…
Country music artist Mike Walker to perform 2 shows in Henderson this weekend
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee favorite Mike Walker will perform in Henderson this weekend. Originally from Jackson, Tennessee, the country music artist is now based in Branson, Missouri. Walker is scheduled to play…
17 employers seek to fill over 465 positions at upcoming job fair in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than a dozen local employers will participate in an upcoming job fair in Jackson. The Goodwill Career Solutions center, located at 1320 South Highland, will host…
731 Day is almost here, bringing celebrations, discounts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The last day of July is almost here. Although that means a new school year is about to begin, the Hub City has a variety of opportunities for…
Inflation puts strain on pet-owning families, shelters
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Prices have been increasing for months, leading to difficult financial situations for many people, including families, children, and even pets. "It's been a year. We've had a…
Group challenges West Tennesseans to drink water
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With increasing temps and lots of outdoor activities during the summer time, one organization is encouraging many to increase their water intake. The University of Tennessee Extension Office…
Lottery players share what they would do with winnings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mega Millions jackpot has still not been claimed, and now sits at $830 million, making it the third largest jackpot in the game's history.…
Jackson Clinic, Baptist Memorial celebrate progress on new outpatient medical campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Clinic and Baptist Memorial Health Care held a topping out ceremony to celebrate a major milestone for a new outpatient medical campus. "Baptist and The Jackson…
Jackson participates in Red Sand Project, recognizing human trafficking victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is taking part in trying to stop human trafficking. Tuesday morning, employees filled their sidewalk cracks with red sand, representing the victims…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam warning
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a phone scam. According to the sheriff's office, they've been notified of a scam involving a phone number that appears to be associated with them. They say…
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation establishes chapter in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is proudly announcing its ninth West Tennessee chapter. The Henderson County Foundation has been established and will work with existing resources and create new systems that aim to improve the quality…
Madison County lawyer receives Public Censure from Tennessee Supreme Court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County lawyer has received a Public Censure from the Supreme Court of Tennessee. According to a news release, Marcus Allen Lipham received the censure on July 25, 2022, conditioned upon payment of fees to the…
Ag Center preps for No-Till Field Day in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Ag Research and Education Center in Milan is preparing for its No-Till Field Day. It's the 32nd time they will be holding the event,…
Tennesseans to save money with several tax free holidays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting this weekend, Tennessee residents will begin to see relief from recent inflation costs with two tax free holidays. "We've worked to put dollars back in the hands…
Vanderbilt football coach visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Old Hickory Rotary Club held their weekly meeting on Monday with a guest speaker, coach Clark Lea. Lea has been the football coach at Vanderbilt University…
Day 4: Comic Con, Everything That Was Missed
We’re on day four, the final day of Comic Con, and we're going to be giving you some of the announcements that slipped through the cracks at San Diego. https://youtu.be/JPDjZ5B8_28 First off, Disney released the Teaser trailer for their newest…
Upcoming hikes to focus on Sherman, Shiloh Indian Mounds
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park's next two hikes are focusing on William T. Sherman and the Shiloh Indian Mounds. The park says that it will be hosting a…
FBI looks to educate business on cybersecurity
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI in Memphis is looking to teach businesses in Middle and West Tennessee about cybersecurity. “Tennessee is home to a booming health care industry, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and world-renowned universities and colleges,” said Special…
Locals raise awareness of human trafficking through Red Sand Project
HAYWOOD & CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Red Sand Project brings awareness to a major public health concern: human trafficking. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, 40.3 million people…
Chester County Sheriff’s Office asks public for information on weekend robbery
UPDATE (7/28/22): According to Seth Preslar with the Chester County Sheriff's Office, two individuals were apprehended on July 27 in relation to the robbery. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public regarding…
Leaders Education Foundation to award 20 West TN educators with grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The nonprofit Leaders Education Foundation is awarding $20,000 to local educators through the L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant program. Submissions are open now for the program, which awards 20 West Tennessee educators with $1,000 each. The grant aims to…
Carroll County to host Bassmaster Junior National Championship this week
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Bassmaster Junior National Championship returns to Carroll County this week. Around 70 teams are expected to be fishing at the Carroll County Thousand Acre Recreational Lake as part of…
Events the week of July 25, 2022 in West Tennessee
Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Monday, July 25 Rotary Club at DoubleTree (Jackson) WRAP Red Sand (Brownsville) WRAP Red Sand (Covington) Arts & Crafts for Grown Ups (Jackson) Tuesday, July 26 Ria's Heart Art…
Local winery host fun tasting event
JACKSON, Tenn. --Do you like a little wine with your cheese? Tomorrow is National Wine and Cheese Day and Century Farms Winery are making sure to celebrate with a wine and cheese…
Benton Co. authorities make readiness a priority
BENTON CO.,Tenn. --With students heading back to school, Benton county authorities are making sure they are prepared for any emergency. Seconds count in any emergency... And after the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas,…
Day 3: Comic Con, Pt 2, All things Marvel!
We’re back for part two of day three Comic Con coverage, and we have to say that everything that came out did not disappoint. This part is going to be dedicated solely to the Marvel Studios panel, and it’s a…
Day 3: Comic Con Pt 1, Find out the latest here!
We’re on day three of Comic Con, and we're going to be giving you the latest on what’s coming out of San Diego. There were a lot of big panels happening today, and we can’t wrap everything up in one…
Young fishers try to reel in the big ones
JACKSON, Tenn. --Youth from all over surrounding counties got out for a fishing day at a local pond. Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency hosted its Youth Fishing Rodeo. Every year during the summer…
Company rewards employees with fun event
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local company rewards its employees with a family fun day out. Delta Faucet hosted its first back to school event for their employee's children. Students of all ages…
Museum takes local residents back in time
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. --A local town is taking its residents back in time with a historical museum. In honor of Huntingdon's Bicentennial Celebration, through a collaborative effort between the bicentennial committee and town employees, the…
Mann Endowment continues support of Benton Co.
BENTON CO., Tenn. --According to information received from West Tennessee Healthcare’s The Foundation, needed conference room updates for the West TN Healthcare Camden Hospital were completed due to funds received from the Patricia Mann Endowment for Benton County. In a…
Henry Co. Medical Center announces Stars of Excellence recipients
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- July Stars of Excellence recipients announced. According to information received from the Henry County Medical Center, Ronald Cummings, HCMC Facilities Management, was announced as July's Partner of the Month in the Stars of Excellence program. …
Day Two: Comic Con, Here’s the latest!
We’re on day two of Comic Con, and we're giving you the latest on what’s coming out of San Diego. https://youtu.be/kFeybwF2ZMs We’re starting off with Marvel Studios making a lot of waves in animation with the Marvel Animation Division, now…
Pet of the Week: Crickett
This week's Pet of the Week is Crickett! Meet Crickett! This sweet girl was pulled from a high-kill shelter in rural West TN. She had been attacked by a pack…
