Voters meet City of Henderson candidates
HENDERSON, Tenn.--Candidates for the City of Henderson met with voters. The candidates took the stage at Henderson's City Hall Thursday night. The positions up for election include Mayor, County Clerk, and…
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UPDATE: Contestants practice their talents for night 2 of Miss Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Center had the speakers turned up as Miss Tennessee contestants practiced their talents for Thursday night's show. Miss Mid South Amber Reed says they…
Reading program aims to prevent summer learning loss
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program is promoting student reading during the summer months to prevent learning loss. "Reading: A Recipe for Success" is a four-week program. They are partnered with Westwood Community…
Music museum in downtown Jackson receives $50K state grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Music comes out of West Tennessee and the Delta like crops," said Kevin Triplett, commissioner of tourism development for Tennessee. Music history will continue to grow here in…
Fire station re-opens after being damaged in 2014 blaze
BRUCETON, Tenn. — Bruceton Fire Chief James Sloan is used to fighting fires, but typically not within his own building. "It was a very rough day in Bruceton, but…
Local deputy talks about being shot as child, promotes gun safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Academy of Pediatrics puts the pressure on parents to ask about guns where their children play. It's part of a nationwide campaign called ASK Day, or…
Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant opens with preliminary competition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant opened Wednesday night with preliminary competition. It was a full house as contestants took the stage for the first round of competition. The…
What's New Wednesday: J-Petal Japanese Crepe & Thai Ice Cream
J-Petal Owner Qi Sun from China says he opened the franchise after successfully opening Number One Chinese Food in North Jackson. "I actually think it's really cool because they mix up the…
Miss Tennessee contestants make appearance at Rotary Club luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The lights, the cameras, ready for all the action of Miss Tennessee 2018. "I'm so excited to get the prelims started and just to see where the…
JMCSS announces leadership changes in 2018-2019 school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has announced a list of changes to faculty at schools across the district leading into the 2018-2019 school year. New principals include Richard Willis at Issac Lane Elementary, James Walker Jr. at…
Chester Co. residents start petition for animal shelter
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- "It's been a long time coming that we need an animal shelter," Jessica Moore, a Chester County resident, said. Residents in Chester County say one of…
Coaches, teammates remember Lexington teen who drowned in Florida
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington High School community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Panama City Beach Police said Tyler Spann, 15, drowned Tuesday afternoon. The school…
City leaders encourage residents to 'Dump the Pump,' take public transportation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Driving to work is part of State Representative Jimmy Eldridge's everyday routine. But Wednesday, he opted for a new way of transportation. "We've been blessed in Jackson.…
Crash slows traffic in northeast Jackson; no serious injuries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Part of Ridgecrest Road was closed Wednesday afternoon after a crash near Henderson Road in northeast Jackson. Police say they responded to the intersection around 2 p.m. after a van…
Voters attend candidate forum ahead of August election
JACKSON, Tenn -- West Tennessee voters had an opportunity to get acquainted with local candidates. The August election is just around the corner, but before you head to the polls candidates…
