JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rehearsals are underway for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant. Thirty-six competitors from across the country are preparing to take center stage and compete for the crown and scholarships. This year's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was Touch-a-Truck Career Day in the Hub City. The annual event was held at the Jackson Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to noon. Children, and those young at heart,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What happens when your air conditioning or power goes out in the middle of this heat? Nick Hayes, with Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, says they have been busy…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for a reduction in energy use once again. The request is to all electric customers. Find more local news here.
Weather Update - June 15, 2022 - 10:00 AM TODAY: We started off our morning in the 70's with dew points not far behind. Over the course of our afternoon we should continue increase temperatures into the mid 90's for…
PARIS, Tenn. -- An idea born in the spring has been brought to life. A prayer box has been bought for the chapel, allowing people to share concerns and request with the Henry County Medical Center Chaplain Craig Peevyhouse.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A series of free movie screenings is coming to one local park in Jackson. The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department is hosting Movies in the Park at Liberty Garden. The screenings will be held outdoors…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three cheers for the red, white and blue! The City of Jackson, Keep Jackson, TN Beautiful, American Legion #12 and more came together at Liberty Gardens to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson residents gathered at the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP to discuss community issues, concerns and questions about their community. City Councilman Johnny Dodd, Mayor…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- June is Brain Health Awareness Month, and experts want to help you get ahead. Dr. Joshua Grill, the professor of Psychiatry and Neurobiology Behavior at the University of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the past year, the Regional Inter-Faith Association has welcomed volunteers to help carry out their mission across Jackson. On Tuesday, they took a moment to say thank you. "This…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local city leaders discussed and approved the first half of the 2023 Fiscal Year budget. The Jackson City Council met for a special called meeting to review and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is launching its new program. The STAR Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ria's Heart on Tuesday. It's a vision brought to life by Madison…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A non-profit has awarded six organizations with impact grants. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation began awarding Community Impact Grants in 2016, awarding over $205,000 since inception. Organizations being awarded…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The world's largest traveling car show zoomed into West Tennessee. The 28th Hot Rod Tour made its way from Memphis into Henderson County on Tuesday. On day two of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III is among those calling for change in recent federal guidance. In early May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture adjusted its guidance on sex discrimination to include a person's sexual orientation…
DYER, Tenn. -- 24-year-old Jamocus Jackson has been arrested for the murder of his girlfriend following an investigation into a suspicious death in Dyer, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Extreme heat is back in West Tennessee, and there are many important heat safety tips to keep you safe. Mallory Cooke with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department explains small children…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Imaging Center is closing until further notice. According to officials with West Tennessee Healthcare, the closure is due to a lack of air conditioning. Officials say…
UPDATE (6/14/22): TBI: Gibson County man arrested for murder of girlfriend in Dyer DYER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms a "suspicious death" is under investigation in Dyer. On Sunday afternoon, our team began receiving reports of a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you stepped outside on Monday, you probably wanted to go right back inside due to high temperatures here in the Hub City. A few Jacksonians shared how they felt heat. "Generally, I think the weather…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Back in West Tennessee, between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the most dangerous times for teens to be on the road. Most often this time is called the "100 deadliest days" due to the increase in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New skills sets aren’t the only thing being built at one summer camp at the Discovery Park of America. This Tuesday, they began their summer LEGO Camp which lasted until Friday. "The purpose would be to get…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many things are increasing now days, from inflation to the temperatures. Maybe even your energy bills. Utility companies that support your electricity and water usually have an uptick in the…
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Energy Authority has found the source of Monday’s power outage. JEA says the source of the power outage was a lightning arrester failure, which could have been caused by high stress in the heat.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's very own Bonnaroo Festival is expected to bring in thousands once again. The event, which has brought together a variety of music talent since 2002, will be from June 16 to June 19. The Tennessee Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Shepard's Table says it is heading indoors for the month of June. The news release says they will be serving meals on June 21 and June 28 at the original location of First Presbyterian Church in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Obesity continues to be a major issue in the U.S., and data shows around 40% of Americans experience it. While polls suggest a majority of people have tried at least one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local law enforcement agency is getting brand new equipment. Robinson Toyota donated a 2022 4Runner SUV to the Jackson Police Department on Monday. The general manager says he found…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Juneteenth is almost here once again. Here is where to go! The 33rd Annual Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration will be held the day before the holiday on Saturday, June 18. The free event will have so…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new juvenile detention center in Madison County is in the works. The Madison County Juvenile Detention Center Planning Subcommittee met Monday morning to start the planning process of a new…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After hearing some rumbling thunder and rain stop, Jackson resident Caitlin Roach decided to dry her hair before heading out on Sunday afternoon. But what happened next was shocking. "I went…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for the community to use less electricity. The request includes those in using the Gibson Electric Membership Corporation and the Jackson Energy Authority. Members are asked to cut off unneeded lights…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A major change is coming to the Hub City's airport. "As we begin to see the changes and things that are going to happen in our community, this is probably one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger, along with city department heads, are getting out into the community to discuss neighborhoods with city residents. Monday morning, the group walked the Lambuth area to address concerns,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's first Women Veterans Day commemoration was held Sunday afternoon at VFW Post 6496. The event comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee singed a law in 2021 designating June 12 as Women Veterans Day. Certificates of…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Pageant week is back in the Hub city. "This pageant is a great tradition in Jackson, Tennessee. We've been doing it for 70 plus years, just change of name, things…
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson Fire Department responds to a rare call in the Hub City. The fire department chief says earlier this afternoon a lightning bolt struck a garage in East Jackson. The home owner, who did not want…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Is it a bird or is it a plane? One local club holds their summer event. "It's just a community event for everybody and brings all the RC enthusiast together, it's…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. --One local town is helping to celebrate a milestone. Many businesses in Huntingdon are celebrating 200 years of being in the town. To honor that, the town put together a celebration,…
JACKSON, Tenn. --One national group is bringing awareness to a major issue. "We all want to do at least a little bit, however much we can, to help get sane gun regulation in…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Families come together with the help of fish. The Youth Fishing Rodeo is being hosted across the state as a way to introduce young kids to fishing. Kids are able to…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Hazel! Are you looking for a Piranha but disappointed that they're only found in the Amazon? Well consider this your…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Car lovers, start your engines. The annual 'Ford Takeover Meet and Greet' is bringing Ford lovers together. Friday evening, many different Ford model owners were showing off their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee, get ready for some rock 'n' roll. The 'School of Rock' cast is rehearsing for their upcoming shows at 'The Ned' this month. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the recent shootings occurring across the country, the House passed two bills Wednesday that would increase firearm restrictions in the U.S. Included in the bills is raising the legal age…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for plans this weekend, look no further. This Saturday, there are plenty of events and activities to get out and enjoy this summer heat in West Tennessee. If you're looking for loud music, loud…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is reaching out for alumni membership. Lane College hosted a phone-a-thon Thursday night. Current alumni set up stations and called a list of other alumni in the Jackson area to re-connect and recruit…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's time to tee off! Family and friends gathered at Three Rivers Mini Golf at Fun Zone at Three Way for a Putt Putt Tournament, and it was hosted by the Humboldt Lions Club. Teams…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders held their monthly board meeting Thursday evening. The Jackson-Madison County Board passed several budget amendments, including the budget for the fiscal year 2023. One major…
