Local businesses offer unique deals during Prime Week
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Each year, Amazon Prime week is a huge online shopping event that many people look forward. For local businesses, this week could potentially be their least favorite due…
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NAACP hosts candidate forum in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch hosted a 2022 candidate forum. Local candidates in Madison County participated with their opponents running for various roles from Madison County…
LANA, downtown residents meet with candidates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of the Lambuth area and downtown areas had a chance to meet the candidates Tuesday evening. Local candidates included those running for county commission and county…
Local genealogical society meets at library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group met to help West Tennesseans discover their roots. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met Tuesday evening at the Jackson-Madison County Library in the downtown area.…
Multi-vehicle crash reported in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Officials have confirmed a multi-vehicle crash in Benton County. The crash occurred along Highway 641 near Jayson Street sometime around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash is currently under investigation.…
World War II veteran reaches 100th birthday in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A World War II veteran is celebrating another trip around the sun. Bill Hatcher is marking his 100th birthday on Tuesday. After his days in war, Hatcher returned…
Lawn, garden event set to return after three year pause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event at the West Tennessee AgResearch Center always draws a large crowd. Summer Celebration 2022 Lawn and Garden Show is set to begin this Thursday. This…
Dry weather impacting West Tennessee gardens
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The warmer than average and drier than average conditions have remained in West Tennessee since the middle of June. And now your plants may be feeling some…
Camp Bolivar to begin next week
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The third year of Camp Bolivar begins next week. That means sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from Bolivar Middle School will get to travel around town and learn more…
Widening of I-40 bridges near Exit 79 to begin soon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is starting a new construction project, which may add a delay in your commute. This is part three of the Interstate 40 widening…
Food Truck Spotlight: J-Town Coffee
It's time for a pick-me-up! This week we're visiting J-Town Coffee, located next to Sonic in The Columns in Jackson. Owner David Sutherland says he's been roasting coffee for 14 years and wanted to bring excellent coffee to the…
'Not a kidnapping': Jackson police address alleged incident Sunday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 9 p.m. Sunday evening, we began receiving reports from Tipsters about an alleged kidnapping incident in Jackson. A Facebook post claimed a female was picked up in a white van near south Jackson and was able…
Events the week of July 11, 2022 in West Tennessee
Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Tuesday, July 12 Goat Yoga (Brownsville) Wednesday, July 13 Jackson Sings The Gospel (Jackson, Wed-Sat) Thursday, July 14 James Webb Space Telescope Community Event (Jackson) Summer Celebration at UT…
Ground broke on new school in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After opening in 1949, one Jackson-Madison County school is getting a new look and a new location. On Monday afternoon, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pope School…
JPD: Woman dead after early morning shooting at local bar
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a woman has died as a result of an early morning shooting on Monday. The department confirmed on Monday that 32-year-old Amanda Wilbourn died due to wounds received from a shooting in…
