Residents react to ICARE announcement
JACKSON, Tenn.-- “It's just very heartbreaking to hear about the families that's involved and the community. So it's like another statistic has been added,” said one Jackson resident. Due to recent…
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TBI: Arrests made in multi-agency human trafficking operation in McNairy County
SELMER, Tenn. -- An undercover operation by several law enforcement agencies has led to six arrests and one citation. Over a two-day period that began on July 14, law enforcement placed several decoy advertisements on websites known to be linked…
Local leaders set out to combat rising crime rates in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new program is hoping to combat crime rates in Jackson and make our community safer. A program called ICARE has been combating increasing crime rates in…
Soul Collective opens their doors to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Soul Collective welcomes the public to their first event. The Soul Collective opened their doors to the public for the first time to showcase what they do…
One business celebrates ‘Christmas in July’
JACKSON, Tenn. --Do you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Me either, but one businesses is bringing the holiday season to summertime. Although the weather doesn't really reflect the holiday season, one company is having Christmas in July. Goodwill Industries…
Pop up shop offers more than just great deals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Unconventional Pop up Shop held in the Downtown Summer Market. There was live music and a variety of vendors. Julian Stone, Hunter Cross, and Michael Holstein were three of the…
Local museum hosts first cultural event
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --One group is hosting the first African American Festival in a local city. The festival was held at the Stigall Museum in Humboldt. The museum was once a black only…
Coffee shop offers residents a bigger place to sip
JACKSON, Tenn. --Local residents get a taste of a new location. If you need a place to grab a cup of joe and want to support a local business. One coffee shop has…
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a small lady (weighing just under 30 lbs) but she has the biggest goofiest personality.…
Soul Collective prepares to open their doors to the community
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- Soul Collective program focuses on elevating the arts, culture and knowledge of black business. “We have six people who have been a part of our incubator that…
Strangers help stranded couple to the delivery room
MILAN, Tenn. -- "It was just god-sent. It felt like they were at the right place at the right time because, honestly, we did not think anyone was going to stop," said…
Early voting begins, letting people skip the long lines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the first day of early voting, and it was seemingly a slow day at the polls Friday. But for some voters they say that's the best part. …
Jackson-Madison County Library’s MakerSpace gets upgrade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library's MakerSpace has been revamped and remodeled! An open house walk-through was held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday in downtown Jackson. The…
Jackson’s Recovery Court marks 20th anniversary with luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Recovery Court celebrated a 20 year anniversary with a special event. On Thursday, they held an Appreciation Luncheon to honor graduates, current participants, and…
Carroll County opens 1972 time capsule
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- On July 28, 1972, Carroll County residents put together a time capsule during their Sesquicentennial Celebration. After 50 years, it was time to open it. "We…
Anything’s Possible debuts at Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Multi-hyphenated filmmaker Billy Porter debuted his directorial debut film Anything's Possible at the 40th anniversary of the Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival. It was the opening night feature at the Orpheum Theatre. At the event, Billy Porter was also…
Man wanted for double first-degree murder found out-of-state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for first-degree murder in Dyer County has been found out of state. U.S. Marshals say that 25-year-old Deshawn Gorman was found in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday. Marshals say the Gorman was wanted for…
West Tennesseans get chance to fight hunger with lasagna
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can help an international movement right here in West Tennessee. Lasagna Love has been working to make sure families have been fed since the early months of the pandemic in 2020, and has grown to have…
Three West Tennessee counties gear up for early voting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- At the Madison County Agricultural Complex auditorium, the countdown to the August general election is about to begin and voters are anticipating a big election. “Some of…
Jackson-Madison School board hosts monthly board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The meeting was short. However, there were a few key items on the agenda for the Jackson-Madison County School Board. The American Classical Charter Application was presented by…
Locals celebrate images giving new look into the universe
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new and improved tool is giving viewers a new window into the cosmos. The University of Memphis Lambuth and the Jackson-Madison County Public Library are two…
Weakley County sheriff’s captain discusses deadly robbery
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A robbery turned deadly, leaving a Milan man dead on the side of the road over the weekend. Sunday night, the Weakley County Sheriff's Office received a call…
Roundtable discussion held on electric vehicles in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of energy professionals discussed how the Volunteer State is leading the way for revolutionary driving. The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council hosted a virtual, statewide Automotive Innovation…
Officials searching for missing Haywood Co. man last seen July 8
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is asking West Tennesseans to be on the lookout for a missing man. The sheriff's office says 55-year-old Derek Wood was last seen Friday, July 8 at noon in the Fulton…
TWRA making improvements to West Tennessee lake
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee lake is getting improvements in the future. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Herb Parsons Lake in Fayette County will see an increase in fish stocking, habitat and fisheries management, as well…
Gardeners meet the experts during 32nd Summer Celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 32nd Summer Celebration was kicked off Thursday morning for the first time in-person in the last three years. While the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center encourages everyone to check out their beautiful gardens, they…
1 in custody, another sought after man found dead on roadside
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One woman is in custody and another person is being sought in connection to a man found dead on a roadside the night of July 10. According to Capt. Marty Plunk, with the Weakley County…
Chester, Henderson counties ready for early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In just a few days you'll be able to cast a ballot for your county's general election in August. Early voting begins on Friday, July 15 and continues…
HCMC clinics hosting drive-thru pop-ups
PARIS, Tenn. -- Two Henry County Medical Center clinics are drive-thru pop-ups. The pop-ups are being held to give out free COVID-19 related items, including rapid at-home test kits, N95 masks, and even items for back to school time. Both…
City of Jackson taking measures to combat illegal dumping
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Officials are teaming up to combat one problem all across Jackson: illegal dumping. "Illegal dumping is a crime no matter where it is, public property, commercial. Illegal dumping is an…
History of barbecue on display in Gibson County
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The history of an American favorite is now on display. Located inside Humboldt City Hall is a new exhibit on the history of West Tennessee barbecue. The…
Summer fun, resources brought to Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lincoln Court residents in Jackson came together for a day of fun and opportunity. "We want to show that we care, we want to spread the love, let them…
Volunteers needed for popup health care clinic
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers are needed to help a nonprofit in late September and early October. According to a news release, Remote Area Medical is looking for people willing to help with its clinic from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.…
Google Maps features show gas prices, eco-friendly routes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer vacations continue, but how can you properly celebrate with these high prices? Alex Joseph, with Google, says Google Maps can help you compare and find the cheapest prices.…
Video from inside Robb Elementary released
Video released this week gave a look into the events that took place the morning of a mass shooting inside Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Video may be disturbing to some viewers. [gravityform id="52"…
Doctor recommends vaccine booster ahead of new school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The school year is just around the corner, and one physician says it might be time again to get vaccinated. Dr. Christopher Scuderi, a family physician, says…
Dresden mayor’s lawsuit against aldermen ends
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A lawsuit by Dresden Mayor Jeff Washburn against the Board of Alderman has come to an end. According to a news release from Herron Law Offices, the lawsuit came to an end when six alderman hired an…
Jackson coffee shop to reopen at new location on July 16
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Turntable Coffee Counter is reopening in a new location! Jackson's own independent shop will be holding a grand reopening on Saturday, July 16 at their new location at 300 East Main Street. “We opened the shop to…
Cookout, march to end gun violence to be held July 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event is being held to support mothers who have lost a child to gun violence, drugs, and more. On July 30, the Blacks Out, Black Out Cookout is being held in Forest Hill in Jackson. The…
Next Leadership University class revealed by Jackson Chamber
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber has revealed the next Leadership University class. This next class includes: Ximena Acosta, Madison Academic High School Luke Barnard, Faith Home School Tutorial Becca Basham, Trinity Christian Academy Callie Bates, Jackson Christian School Ava…
Local businesses offer unique deals during Prime Week
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Each year, Amazon Prime week is a huge online shopping event that many people look forward. For local businesses, this week could potentially be their least favorite due…
NAACP hosts candidate forum in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch hosted a 2022 candidate forum. Local candidates in Madison County participated with their opponents running for various roles from Madison County…
LANA, downtown residents meet with candidates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of the Lambuth area and downtown areas had a chance to meet the candidates Tuesday evening. Local candidates included those running for county commission and county…
Local genealogical society meets at library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group met to help West Tennesseans discover their roots. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met Tuesday evening at the Jackson-Madison County Library in the downtown area.…
Multi-vehicle crash reported in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Officials have confirmed a multi-vehicle crash in Benton County. The crash occurred along Highway 641 near Jayson Street sometime around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash is currently under investigation.…
World War II veteran reaches 100th birthday in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A World War II veteran is celebrating another trip around the sun. Bill Hatcher is marking his 100th birthday on Tuesday. After his days in war, Hatcher returned…
Lawn, garden event set to return after three year pause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event at the West Tennessee AgResearch Center always draws a large crowd. Summer Celebration 2022 Lawn and Garden Show is set to begin this Thursday. This…
Dry weather impacting West Tennessee gardens
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The warmer than average and drier than average conditions have remained in West Tennessee since the middle of June. And now your plants may be feeling some…
Camp Bolivar to begin next week
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The third year of Camp Bolivar begins next week. That means sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from Bolivar Middle School will get to travel around town and learn more…
Widening of I-40 bridges near Exit 79 to begin soon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is starting a new construction project, which may add a delay in your commute. This is part three of the Interstate 40 widening…
