Local residents react to Nike controversy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some West Tennesseans said they plan to boycott Nike in light of a new ad campaign. It features a former NFL quarterback who took a knee during the…
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Farmers say weather may delay cotton harvest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More farmers say they were able to come to the University of Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center's Cotton Tour Field Day because they are waiting out Tropical…
Little Free Libraries provide free books for students
SELMER, Tenn. -- Little Free Libraries can be found all over the world, and now they've made their way to another town in West Tennessee. "Reading opens up the doors…
TBI public information officer for West TN resigns after internal investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A public information officer for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resigned after an internal investigation. Micheal Jones resigned Aug. 29 after an internal investigation, according to the TBI. Jones started in September 2017 as the bureau's…
TWRA looking for public's input on deer management
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is looking for your input. TWRA officials say they are looking for people who have had experiences with deer, good or bad. This includes…
J-MC Library celebrates annual Library Card Sign-up
JACKSON, Tenn.--As students and parents settle in for the new school year, one supply item that should be at the top of your list is a library card. The Jackson-Madison…
Chester Co. judge bans 2 moms from local school
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Two mothers arrested after an incident at an elementary school in Chester County faced a judge Tuesday. "So what am I supposed to do about my…
Alleged toxic chemical dumping leads to lawsuit against Lexington plant
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Many living in one West Tennessee community are demanding answers after allegations an industrial plant may be responsible for improperly dumping toxic chemicals near their homes. Many…
Jackson City Council welcomes interim fire chief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council welcomed the city's interim fire chief Tuesday. Council members welcomed Interim Chief Darryl Samuels Sr. during Tuesday's meeting. Samuels was named interim chief…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Library cards may be small, but they give those who have them access to a bigger world at the Jackson-Madison County Library. Libraries nationwide are gearing up…
Many Jackson streets to be resurfaced this fall
JACKSON, Tenn.--- The Jackson City Council approved a bid Tuesday to repave streets across the city. "We basically drive and assess the streets of Jackson," City Engineer Scott Chandler said.…
UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 injured in Benton Co. crash
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A crash on Highway 70 in Benton County leaves an Atwood man dead and sends a woman to a Nashville hospital. Investigators say 40-year-old Shane Hamm, of Atwood, was killed when a dump truck carrying sand…
UPDATE: 4 injured in fights at Hardeman Co. prison, TDOC says
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Correction now says four inmates were injured in a string of fights Sunday night at the Hardeman County Correctional Complex. CoreCivic said in a statement Monday that the altercations happened around 8 p.m.…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 70 closed in Benton Co. after crash
UPDATE #2: Investigators confirm one person was killed in a Tuesday crash on Highway 70 between Bruceton and Camden. See the updated story here. UPDATE #1: The Tennessee Department of Transportation's SmartWay map has updated the estimated time of the…
US Attorney: 2 illegal immigrants charged after DEA investigation of Union City restaurant
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Two suspects are charged with federal drug offenses and illegal reentry after deportation as a result of an investigation into a drug operation at a Union City restaurant. Christino Alcazar-Ortiz, 42, and Armando Alcazar-Ortiz, 37, both…
