NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee is expanding financial relief programs for small businesses and more. A news release sent by the Governor's Office on Friday says small businesses, agribusinesses, displaced workers and the tourism industry will get be…
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A five-year-old in Greenfield has made a hefty donation to her local school. With help from her mom and dad, Emma Kail started a lemonade stand on June 1, called Sassy E's. “We named it Sassy…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Kimberly Finley sent in this video from Park Rest Nursing Home in Savannah. She says their Director Diane Garner always comes up with many creative ideas to accommodate residents and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A giveaway in Jackson makes sure people are fed. Members of the Theta Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. came together to help out their neighbors…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The AT&T Foundation has made scholarships available for students in the University of Memphis' nursing program. According to a news release, the scholarships are available to all nursing students in need of financial assistance due to COVID-19.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members enjoy some healthy new additions to a local park. In addition to the walking trail at Shirlene Mercer Park in east Jackson, community members can also use new…
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A five-year-old girl had a new spin on her birthday due to the pandemic. Jailee had a special parade with local police officers and firefighters driving by in their vehicles to wish her a happy birthday.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special celebration was held for a West Tennessee resident. James Pulliam is a resident at Brookdale Jackson Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Jackson. James' birthday was Saturday and he turned…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office will distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks in Jackson. Masks will be available for pick-up at First Presbyterian…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 731Day Porchfest Drive-In will be held Friday, August 7 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The event was originally planned for July 31, but rescheduled due to rain. The parking lot will be transformed into a…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Middle School staff, students and teachers put together a parody music video to Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk". Their version: "COVID Funk"! Check it out.
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- A local man is now teaching others to restore and conserve our history. "In my travels, going to all these cemeteries, a lot of which are abandoned, there…
(CBS Newspath) -- Three stranded sailors wrote this message in the sand on an island in the Pacific, hoping to get the attention of rescuers. The men began their journey July 30, sailed off course, and ran out of fuel,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee veterans were able to get their picture taken at a special event Monday. After the photos have been taken, they will be displayed at Veterans Day events in November. There will be an exhibit running…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- UT Martin Parsons student Mallory Clenney became the first in the university's history to graduate the nursing program in three years. Clenney, a 2017 Scotts…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dog park is coming to the Hub City in August. The Dr. Vicki Schneider Lake Dog Park will hold a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. Dogs are to remain leashed…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- 7th grader and beauty queen Erika Lowery raised funds to donate five mattresses to her local fire department. Erika currently holds the Preteen Miss Tennessee 2019 title with Miss US Pageantry. After learning the Trenton Fire Department…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The start of school has been pushed back for many districts across West Tennessee, not just for safety, but to give teachers time to prepare for a new style of teaching: online. Thousands of families across West…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Finding a way to help during this pandemic might feel impossible, but we've got one way you can make someone else's day a little easier. "We're trying to do everything…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library plans to reopen on Aug. 3 after being closed for two weeks, and offering two weeks of curbside service. The Main Library downtown will offer curbside services only from 9 a.m. to noon…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks announced Tuesday they will provide a 10% discount for Tennessee residents to enjoy overnight accommodations. The new Tennessee Resident Discount Program applies to most campsites, cabins and lodge rooms across the state. The discount…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senate Republicans introduced the HEALS Act on Monday, so where is that $1 trillion going? The HEALS Act is the fifth relief package Congress has worked on since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. "There will be…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two students in Martin opted to make the most of their summer during the pandemic. 14-year-old Brady Crumby and 13-year-old Ethan Hatler enjoyed fishing from creek and pond banks, but decided to test their luck on the…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Monday, Trenton First United Methodist Church prepared meals to be delivered to people who live in the Trenton community. It is called the "Why Not" food ministry. Happening every…
PINSON, Tenn. -- A drive-thru scholarship celebration was held for Darin Franklin, who graduated from South Side Senior High School a few months ago. "At first I felt really nervous, but now I am…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During the pandemic, families are getting creative with how they celebrate their loved ones and their major life milestones. Family and friends are wishing Magalene Yarbrough a happy 90th birthday. "We thank God for letting her live…
NEBRASKA (CBS NEWSPATH) -- Something positive came from Doris Crippen's battle with COVID-19. She found her long lost sister, Bev Boro, who is a medication aid at a hospital in Nebraska. Doris was in…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A thousand masks were given away on Tuesday by a small group of volunteers wanting to help out the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. They did it again…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After closing due to COVID-19, Jackson Escape Rooms is once again opening to the public for private bookings. Guest safety is a priority, and out of caution JER is requiring guests to book ahead as only one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting a Donuts and Donors blood drive Friday to bring in more donations. The blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 183 Sterling Farms Drive. Donors will receive…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Fair Association has announced plans to hold the 165th annual fair the weekend of August 31 through September 5. According to a news release, the fair is currently scheduled to continue as planned,…
PERU (CBS Newspath) -- Lissy was reunited with her baby for the first time since giving birth at a hospital in Peru on June 15. Doctors said Jorge was born premature with COVID-19, weighing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of masks, but no one to hand them out? Not anymore. Cars were lined up outside of the UT Ag Research Center on Tuesday morning, but not…
COCOA BEACH, Fla. (CBS Newspath) -- Take a look at the moment an off-duty officer in Cocoa Beach, Florida pulled a boy away from a shark. The police said Officer Adrian Kosicki went into…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The NED, Jackson Arts Council and West TN Artisan Trail have teamed up to present the second "Art on the Go" event. Artists and art enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the drive-by/walk-by art exhibit on Thursday, July…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (CBS Newspath) -- Disney characters helped cheer up Samiyah Lee with a parade in her Philadelphia neighborhood on July 19. The 2-year-old is currently fighting cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Mickie and…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special event was held in Chester County, and it was all for a great cause. Saturday, Henderson Family Pharmacy gave back with their Cookies for Cancer fundraiser. As a way to support cancer patients, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Neighbors were helping neighbors as free meals were given to help families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With over a hundred cars waiting in line, family after family had their trunks…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Personnel Placements, LLC (PPL) announced in a news release they are giving away a 2019 Nissan Rogue to a qualified PPL employee. "At PPL, we currently have numerous job openings," said Ben Ferguson, President of Personnel Placements,…
MICHIGAN (CNN Newsource) -- Dashcam video shows a Michigan police officer's dramatic rescue of a 3-week-old girl. The baby appeared to not be breathing when police arrived on the scene, and the officer quickly worked to clear her airway. She…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (CBS Newspath) -- Jen Schroeder and Felipe Enriquez got married outside a senior living facility in Phoenix, Arizona on July 11. They picked this location so Jen's 91-year-old grandma, Joyce, could…
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (CBS Newspath) -- Officers arriving at a scene on I-75 in Florida found Shaquille O'Neal helping a driver whose tire blew out on July 13. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A church holds communion, but not in the way you'd think. "It's a little different, but something that I'm grateful for," First Presbyterian Church associate pastor for youth Courtney Bowen said. When you take communion, you usually do…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Family and friends of Fair Ruth McClellan planned a drive-by party to celebrate her birthday. She is turning 73-years-old, and the best part of all? She had no idea this was…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Zoo is offering a fine dinning event while social distancing. The zoo has announced it will hold a virtual dinner party this month. How does it work? Meals are delivered to you the day before…
MILAN, Tenn. -- While the residents of Dogwood Pointe Assisted Living were inside, some of the employees and other volunteers were outside, telling business owners "thank you." "Our community wanted to give…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West TN and The Jackson Chamber have joined to present the "Be The Change Film Series". According to a Facebook event page, outdoor film screenings will be hosted each Saturday evening from July 11…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee authorities said a dog became a hero on the Fourth of July by alerting her owner to a house fire next door. Franklin Fire Department officials said the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department received a donation from Lowe’s. A news release from JPD says the Lowe’s on South Highland donated 1,000 KN95 masks. The Jackson Police Departments says they are appreciative of the donation.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many of us haven't been doing much during the pandemic, some kids here in Tennessee have been doing a lot -- at least for 48 hours of it.…
