CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Community members gathered to voice their opinions. Due to recent legislation, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been given the task to manage the 1,000 Acre Lake in Carroll County. Officials with the TWRA say…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is extending its efforts at fighting crime. According to a news release from the department, the City of Jackson has seen an increase in gun violence.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With warm and sunny conditions on the way to West Tennessee, it's important to start preparing and to know your summer safety tips early. Dr. Michael Revelle says it's important to be aware of sun exposure and…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Summer months means it's time for a vacation. But this summer might look a little different. "We're excited to get to Nashville. I am going to be…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May highlights National Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. William Barrow, with West Tennessee Healthcare, says in Tennessee, there are between 20,000 to 25,000 strokes a year.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local agencies gathered on Tuesday to host the first county-wide government job fair. "Funny story. It started out that we were going to have a job…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says a COVID-19 vaccine booster will soon be available to kids aged five to 11. The health department says they will begin offering the Pfizer booster on Friday to those eligible.…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Friends, family and law enforcement officers gathered in the heart of downtown Martin to honor a University of Tennessee Martin graduate. "We are honoring a fallen…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A spring cookout is benefiting the Salvation Army. The cookout is being hosted by the Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 11 at 5 p.m. The menu for the cookout includes: Grilled salmon or baby back ribs Baked…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is helping their students prepare for high school. Incoming ninth graders are invited to participate in Freshman Academy, a three-day camp that will be held at their 2022-2023 high school campus. Soon-to-be…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In need of a job? Madison County governments are partnering to offer countless career opportunities for you on Tuesday. The job fair will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One "knockout" business wants to prepare young people for the ring and for life. The Jackson Boxing Club has partnered with the Jackson Police Department for the Police Athletic League, or PAL. Coach Obie Beard says…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local drive-thru took a hit on Monday. A car hit the menu board at the Smoothie King located on Stonebridge Boulevard, damaging the sign as well as the wall. The store is open for business…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A huge outcry of parents and patients are wondering why a local therapy and learning center is permanently closing. "If I don't have this, then I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The faces of local veterans are coming to Jackson parks in November. The City of Jackson and the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition are working together for the Faces of Freedom Banner Project. The project will see city…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A reward is now being offered in relation to last week's fatal shooting on North Highland Avenue. The Jackson Police Department says around 5:12 p.m. on Friday, May 20, a shooting incident led to the death of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is Healthy Vision Month. The month's aim is to bring awareness to some diseases, such as thyroid eye disease, that can make life difficult by impacting senses that you use everyday. Thyroid eye disease is a…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a tornado touched down in Henderson County in December, government agencies are coming together to clean up the area. "A tornado came through Henderson…
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Memorial Day is just around the corner, and an annual tradition is making its way across Tennessee Run for the Wall, a veterans motorcycle group, honored fallen veterans with a wreath placement ceremony. The special…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announced a change to its senior leadership team for the next school year. The school systems says the changes include: Dr. Bryan Chandler as Executive Principal of North Side High School Dr.…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirms a Humboldt man died while fishing in Henry County on Sunday. Around 11:15 a.m. on May 22, TWRA officers responded to a call about an unoccupied boat on Kentucky Lake.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition is holding a fundraiser. The coalition is selling half chickens that can be picked up on June…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An incident at a local grocery store raised concerns for shoppers on Monday evening. We received reports of an altercation inside the Kroger located on West University Parkway in Jackson. Video…
UPDATE (5/23/22): Family members confirm Kole has been located. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing woman. Police say Stormy D. Kole was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 6 a.m. Monday morning, we received reports of a large wreck along Interstate 40 near mile marker 85. "A commercial vehicle traveled off the roadway and…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is seeking a unique donation -- bottle caps. Shiloh is asking for bottle caps of any size, either plastic or metal, for a special…
JACKSON, Tenn. --One local small business is hosting an event for the first time. "We just try to have a nice of array of different types of locally made artisan products…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. --An annual event is helping local artists share their talents. "Handmade artists, everything from potters, soap-makers, wood workers, chainsaw carvers, jewelry makers and so on," said Joe…
JACKSON, Tenn. --With higher temperatures, the summer heat can be dangerous for many, if not all. As we get closer to the summer months, temperatures continue to rise. It can reach dangerously high…
Weather Update - Saturday, May 21, 2022 - 6:00 PM TODAY: We started off with a pleasant dry and warm morning but after non, many storms and showers began to move in. Currently, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect…
JACKSON, Tenn. – West Tennesseans jumped at the chance to learn from an author. Marcus Wicker, an author and poet, visited the University of Memphis Lambuth for a workshop on…
JACKSON, Tenn. --The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, held a walk in Jackson. The non-profit held NAMI Walks Your Way Tennessee at Muse Park on Saturday, and each…
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local university hosts its commencement ceremony. Over 600 students are graduating from Union University Saturday. The early ceremony was to commemorate students of graduate programs and associates…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One local organization is bringing the community together. Area Relief Ministries hosted its annual Family Fest event at the Amp. There was live music, a bouncy house for…
BEMIS, Tenn. --One community is celebrating its Heritage Day. "It's a homecoming and a heritage festival," said Joel Jackson, chairman Bemis Historical Society. The former town of Bemis celebrated…
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Sweet and savory treats were served in Henderson on Saturday. The Freed-Hardeman University Associates held their 20th annual Victorian Tea Party at the historic Hardeman House. “This…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Ollie! Ollie is a Border Collie Mix, who like most of our friends at Hero West, had a mess of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jacksonian is being recognized on a national level. Jackson-Central Merry graduate Melody Hawkins was named teacher of the year. The National University Teacher of the Year recognizes inspirational teachers across the nation. Hawkins currently teaches in…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Local law enforcement are investigating a one-vehicle crash in the hub city and a shooting that may have caused it. Jackson police say at approximately 5:12pm on Friday May 20, they were dispatched to the 1700 block of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is back in-person. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP is hosting their 59th Freedom Fund banquet. The banquet will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and hosted by Memphis NAACP President Van Turner. The…
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Kristen Hill has been teaching self-contained Special Education for six years at McNairy Central High School now, but she says her love…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City and county mayors met in Jackson on Friday for a big announcement: a new position in preparation for the upcoming Blue Oval City. Joe Barker with Southwest Tennessee Development District was chosen to serve as the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- On Friday, officials announced that 43 people in West Tennessee were arrested in April as part of a joint federal, state and local law enforcement initiative known as Operation "River Run." A press release states that the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is focusing on the community. The organization Our Jackson Home has been hosting a series of events celebrating the past, the present, and this evening, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local graduates are getting financial help for the next exciting chapter of their lives. The Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority partnered with the Jackson-Madison County School System to present scholarships. According to…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement are helping the community make sure their children are safe. First responders from across the state are being nationally certified as child passenger safety technicians. Close to 20 first responders are graduating from the…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- There is an update on the construction for a new bypass in Lexington. A portion of Highway 22 in Lexington was shut down by the Tennessee Department of Transportation to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The housing market is booming in West Tennessee, but is it better for buyers or sellers? "The market is still very hot. Interest rates have started to trend upward, but…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's strawberry season in Tennessee! And if you are looking for the freshest berries, head straight to the farm. Business is booming for Green Acres Berry Farm near Milan…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is on a mission to help refugees in Ukraine. Kontaktmission is a network of missions movement located in Humboldt, Tennessee. Through their many church planters and organization…
