Local News

Several west Tennessee communities to receive state grant funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Several West Tennessee communities will receive thousands of dollars in Site Development Grant Funding from the state's Department of Economic and Community Development. Those communities include: *The Decatur County Industrial Site, which will receive $95,000 for due diligence study.…

West Tennessee community honors deceased veteran

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recently, a veteran named Mary Nolen passed away in Humboldt. She had no family or friends around to help plan her funeral service, but thanks to the community, she…

Fire marshals warn citizens to "Candle with Care"

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nothing sets the mood like candles, but a home fire can also ruin your evening. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 23 home candle fires are reported each day. With Valentine's Day around the corner, the…

Police investigate fight between two high schools

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tuesday night there were reports of a large fight between Adamsville Junior-Senior High School and Scotts Hill High School. According to the Adamsville Police Department, one student athlete on…

List of weather-related school closures

Several West Tennessee schools have closed due to weather. Below is a list of schools that are closed for one or more days this week. We will update this list as more closures are announced. Alamo City Schools will also…

Young student wins Geobee for second time

JACKSON, Tenn.--This is the fifth year a local school hosts a "Geobee" and the second time a 6th grade boy wins the contest! Community Montessori's Brayden Connor and other school champions will become eligible to compete in the state Geobee.…

List of illness-related school closures

Several West Tennessee schools have closed for multiple days due to high numbers of illnesses. Below is a list of schools that are closed for one or more days this week. We will update this list as more closures are…

Vicky Foote declares candidacy for Jackson mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local city council representative made a major announcement about her political future. City council representative Vicky Foote announced on Wednesday her intention to run for the office of…

West Carroll Schools closed Thursday, Friday due to illnesses

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Carroll Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday, February 7-8, due to illnesses.   Director of Schools Dexter Williams announced the closure Wednesday afternoon. He said the absentee rate had reached around 18 percent. Williams…

Hardin Co. Schools closed remainder of week due to illnesses

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday, February 7-8, due to illnesses. Director of Schools Michael Davis confirmed the closure Wednesday afternoon, saying their absentee rate reached 16.4 percent Wednesday. Davis says 30 of…

Weather

Spotlight

On Facebook