Actress, author's poetry tour to kick off in Tennessee
FULL INTERVIEW: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two nationally-recognized authors are joining forces for a summer literary tour, with the first stop set for Nashville.…
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More than $230 million going towards state's water systems
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than 100 grants are going towards the state's water systems. According to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, there are 102 grants totaling more than $230,000,000 going to Tennessee's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Grants…
Man sentenced in 2021 shooting of bald eagle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Lake County man has been sentenced over the 2021 shooting of a bald eagle. According to a news release, 44-year-old Jason Perkins, of Tiptonville, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for shooting the bird…
Gibson County fire results in more than $1 million in damages
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 8 p.m. Monday, the Gibson County Fire Department was dispatched to the 20 block of Highway 79, also known as Gibson Highway, due to an active…
Woman hits cow on 45 Bypass near Milan
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee woman found herself on the wrong side of a cow crossing. Shirley Smith said was driving home Tuesday evening to Atwood when three cows suddenly ran out into the road in front…
'Speaking of Art' to be held in early May
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Artists are coming together to raise funds for children and adults in need across the area. The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center will…
Martin man faces 2nd degree murder charge
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Saturday. The department announced on Tuesday the arrest 44-year-old Mantaring Okie Woolridge. They say Woolridge was served an arrest warrant on…
BBB warns of mail scam in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau is warning Jackson residents of some recent scams going around. If you've done some online shopping, you may want to beware of this…
UTM Percussion to host free concert in May
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is holding a free concert in Henderson County in May. The UT Martin Percussion will be hosting their Ensemble Concert on May 6 in the Court Square of Lexington. There…
Car towed out of river in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car was towed out of a river on Tuesday. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, a fisherman reported seeing an image on a live scope that appeared to be a car.…
Switch flipped on new solar project in West Tennessee
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A switch was flipped, turning light into power. Skyhawk Solar was developed through the Tennessee Valley Authority's Green Invest program. This is a solar panel…
8th Annual Books at the Barn held downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event took place in the Hub City Tuesday. The Madison County Imagination Library hosted the 8th Annual Books at the Barn in downtown Jackson.…
Jackson City Hall to host Children's Day event Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city is getting ready to celebrate children! Jackson City Hall will host a Children's Day Event. Artwork and live performances from children across our city will…
Chester County's first winery to open in May
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A first-of-its-kind business for the Chester County community is preparing to open its doors. Forty Cannons Winery, located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farms in Henderson, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19 for…
JMCGH recognizes 40th anniversary of hospital's first open heart surgery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is marking the 40th anniversary of the first open heart surgery performed at the hospital. A news release…
