THP answers more than 4,000 calls for assistance amid winter storm
Since Winter Storm Fern began, THP troopers have been assisting stranded drivers, responding to crashes, removing trees and other roadway hazards to help restore roadway access.
Winter weather coverage
Weather will not stop Eagle Fest this weekend at Reelfoot Lake
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. - Reelfoot Lake State Park will reopen Friday, January 30, and is set to still host the Eagle Fest events scheduled for this weekend. Eagle Fest will provide visitors an opportunity to capture some beautiful photos of the…
How JMCGH is keeping doors open amid dangerous road conditions
The weekend winter storm has impacted much of West Tennessee, especially essential services.
Fire Department warns about wall heaters
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Fire Department said it responded to multiple house fires on Wednesday that were caused by old wall heaters. The department is asking anyone that has the older model wall heaters to ensure they…
Lexington Electric System provides power restoration update
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - Lexington Electric System provided an update regarding the progress in getting power restored to its residents impacted by the winter storm. As of Thursday, January 29, LES has a little over 2,000 customers remaining without power. This…
Sheriff's Dept uses county inmates to help with storm recovery
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is using a crew of county inmates to assist in clearing roads and with storm recovery. The Sheriff's Department posted photos on their Facebook and said it is a collaboration between…
Boil Water Notice issued for Middleton to extend into next week
MIDDLETON, Tenn. - A Boil Water Notice has been issued for residents in Middleton, Tennessee and is expected to continue through next week. According to a notice posted on the city's Facebook, "the city of Middleton's water system is still…
Blackburn urges swift approval of Major Disaster Declaration request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) led members of the Tennessee delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging his swift approval of Governor Bill Lee’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from…
Second Harvest Food Bank delivers meals to Hardin County residents in need
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - Second Harvest Food Bank delivered boxed meals to Hardin County for residents impacted by the winter storm. The boxes are located at Hardin County High School, 1170 Pickwick Street, Savannah. The boxes were assembled by Project…
NWS warns of falling ice dangers
The National Weather Service is warning about the dangers of falling ice as the temperatures warm up and ice begins to melt. NWS reminds individuals that as the temperatures increase, it creates slabs of snow and ice that will slide…
