Some JEA customers may be eligible for utility bill assistance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With record temperatures, you might see an increase in your utility bill. But Ted Austin with Jackson Energy Authority says they may be able to help with that. "We…
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1972 time capsule to be opened in Carroll County July 15
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A piece of history will be unveiled in Carroll County next week. The time capsule buried fifty years ago as part of the county's Sesquicentennial celebration will be opened on Friday, July 15. Carroll County Mayor…
City of Jackson names Joshua Weeden as Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named Joshua Weeden as the June 2022 Hub City Hero. Founder of the West Tennessee Youth Basketball Association/Tennessee Blazers, Weeden is a Jackson native and attended Madison Academic Magnet High School. He…
Hardeman County candidates share their platform
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Candidates in one county faced off ahead of the August election. Hardeman County residents filled the Bolivar Municipal Center Thursday night for the mayoral debate. Mayoral candidates…
Organizations partner to get toys to kids in the hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nonprofit gave back to a local hospital. The STAR Center donated switch adapted toys to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Jackson. Through a partnership with Tennessee…
Local lifeguards share tips to prevent drownings
MILAN, Tenn. -- As we're nearly reaching the end of our hottest week in Tennessee since 2012, Milan City Pool staff reminded us of safety precautions to take while outside and…
Kustoff holds luncheon for first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was an event dedicated to honoring first responders on Thursday. Congressman David Kustoff held a luncheon to honor those that are on the front lines. First…
City to temporarily close West Lafayette at Airways connection
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's called "tactical urbanism," and Jackson is using it. The city announced on Thursday it is trying something new. "You'll see on the map here, the end of…
Police say Dyersburg man injured officer after assaulting grandmother
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after an assault on a police officer. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home on Wilson Street…
Inmates help turn puppies into graduates at Whiteville facility
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- From pup to graduate, a local program is changing lives one canine at a time. Inmates are participating in the Canine Companions program at CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional…
Help sought for local foster children as new school year approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Right now, there are 73 children in foster care in Madison County. These children entered foster care through no fault of their own, and with the new school…
Sunflower season: West Tennessee farms invite public to enjoy their fields
Sunflower season is here in West Tennessee! A few local farms are inviting the public to come enjoy their fields and make memories among the perennials. In Milan, Green Acres Farm will open their sunflower and zinnia patch on Friday,…
Officials give update on Chester County oil spill
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to a news release from Pipeline Safety Trust, on June 29, an Energy Transfer partner's pipeline ruptured when a secondary partner damaged the transmission pipeline carrying crude oil. …
Jackson-Madison County Schools seeks to fill positions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is continuing to prepare for the school year. The district has several openings for different positions in the system. While there are several weeks of summer…
Dangerous heat expected in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Temperatures will continue to rise this week, with conditions exceeding the requirements for an excessive heat warning on Wednesday and Thursday. And with rising heat comes rising heat injuries. "We have…
