Some West Tennesseans ended 2018 with one last good deed
JACKSON, Tenn--Attendees at the Dream Builders Gala are ending 2018 with one final good deed. The gala, presented by Habitat for Humanity in Jackson, is to raise money for familis in…
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Local distillery holds fundraiser for Carl Perkins Therapy Center
JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of the community came together to toast the new year at the Samuel Bryant distillery, Monday night. The New Year's Eve event is a fundraiser for the Carl Perkins…
Local church rings in new year with annual watch night service
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local congregation holds a New Year's Eve celebration. Local churches are saying out with the old and in with the new, with annual watch night services. All Nations Church of…
Year in Review: West Tennessee weather of 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we look back at the past year, we can't help but reflect on all the big weather events we've dealt with, whether it was record-breaking rain, tornadoes…
Flooding continues in parts of West Tennessee
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many people woke up to flooded areas Monday as we hit record rainfall in West Tennessee. Flooding is by no means a stranger to Decatur County. Keith…
New state laws take effect Jan. 1, 2019
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New laws are coming to Tennessee on Jan. 1. One of them deals with the opioid crisis. "Obviously opioids are a big problem in the state of Tennessee," said…
Weather causes power outages for many West Tennesseans
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson Electric Membership Corporation has announced there were thousands without power Monday morning due to weather. According to a release, recent weather has caused outages to about 2,100 members. There were reportedly 13 outage locations scattered…
A local county continues to face flooded roads
SAVANNAH, Tenn-- Flooding is no stranger to the people in Hardin County, some said it floods so much they find ways to avoid it. "In the country there's like a lot…
A local church holds a special service
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church is celebrating the first Sunday after Christmas. Friends, family and loved ones gathered at St. Luke Episcopal Church to listen to the service and join in…
One church shows its appreciation for local businesses
MILAN, Tenn. - A local church is showing its appreciation to small businesses for their hard work and customer service to the Milan community. The New Holy Temple in Milan held a ceremony and service to show their appreciation for…
Some West Tennesseans end 2018 with a laugh at the 'Pre-New Years Eve Comedy Jam'
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Comedy Jam show will be held at the Premier Place in North Jackson. With famous comedian Reginald Ballard who played a role in the 90s hit television series, the Martin Show. And Chris Thomas from BET's Rap City,…
Organization holds series of basketball games to support a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. - The annual Hub Classic is bringing out fans from all across west Tennessee to enjoy high school basketball games during the holidays, but this tournament is more than just…
TWRA extends deer season for testing purposes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Deer season is being extended in Fayette, Hardeman and McNairy counties from January 7 to January 31. This extension isn't just for hunters, but for the hunted. "Chronic Wasting Disease has been known in the wildlife management…
Fire fatality rates increase in Tennessee in 2018
JACKSON, Tenn.--According to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, there have been more than 90 fire-related deaths state-wide in 2018, as compared to 85 deaths in 2017. Local fire…
Annual 100 Black Men of West Tennessee Gala raises money for scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn.--An annual event helps raise scholarships for local youth. The 26th annual 100 Black Men of West Tennessee Scholarship Gala was held in Jackson, Friday night at the…
