Local school receives Lighthouse designation
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school celebrated a big accomplishment on Tuesday. Haywood Elementary School received word right before their spring break that they, after many years of improvements and…
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UT Martin to host Spring Preview Day
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting Spring Preview Day. On April 1, anyone who is thinking about heading to UT Martin is…
Jackson mayoral candidate Paul Sherrod arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mayoral candidate is behind bars in the Hub City. According to information online, Paul Sherrod was taken into custody on Tuesday morning. Records…
Student suspended for filming fight
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a student posted a video of a fight at a local school, her mother says she was suspended longer than those who were fighting. Baily Yelverton, a mom of…
Jackson Parks to host several events over next few months
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Recreation and Parks Department has much more to offer over the next couple of months. Their calendar for March is already filled with a list different activities and classes available for local residents. Residents have…
Reality comes to students at local high school
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The realities of adulthood and finances were turned into a fair for students. South Gibson County High School and Leaders Credit Union teamed on Tuesday to teach…
Electric company 'flips the switch' to clean energy
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Rain and a lack of sunshine did not stop one electrical company from "flipping the switch" to cleaner energy. Tuesday, the Bolivar Energy Authority held a "Flip the…
Food Truck Festival returns to Bolivar in April
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community will welcome back a popular event. After a successful year in 2022, Bolivar will host a Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 15. The event aims to spotlight local food trucks as well…
David Russomanno named UofM Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- David Russomanno has been named as the University of Memphis' new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The announcement comes after the University of Memphis Board of…
City officials, Megan Hedwall discuss her resignation
HORNSBY, Tenn. -- The mayor of a town in West Tennessee resigned from her position after more than two years in office. Hornsby, in Hardeman County, has been dealing with some…
VIDEO: Bat crashes Jackson event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While filming a story Monday night in the Jackson, one of our photographers captured this incident. What you're seeing is a bat crashing an event. The bat flew around the room,…
Rockabillys host benefit for National Down Syndrome Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Players came together for a good cause. Local teams played baseball at the Rockabilly Stadium Monday night. Union City and Jackson Christian played against each other, followed by…
Community holds ribbon cutting for new city hall
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local city is got a touch up. The City of Brownsville held a ribbon cutting for their new city hall. The new city hall is…
Fight against fentanyl discussed by community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community came together for a free and urgent event. Local leaders and authorities gathered with residents Monday night to discuss how we can all join the…
Celebration of Women's history continues at Jackson State
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College honored the reputation of a multitude of diverse voices during Women's History Month. Internationally-acclaimed author and investigative journalist Becca Andrews was the keynote speaker…
