Strong winds leave behind damage in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One city is seeing the aftermath of Wednesday night's strong winds. "I can tell you it was the strongest winds I've ever been involved with outside of a tornado,"…
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Mother, daughter arrested for allegedly threatening witness
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A mother and daughter have been arrested for allegedly threatening a witness. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says in December of 2021, 50-year-old Willie Gates Jr. was arrested and charged in the shooting death of 57-year-old Jerry…
Mock crash shows dangers of distracted driving
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Riverside High School partnered with the first responders of Decatur County to demonstrate the consequences of distracted driving. Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy says he wants to make…
Freed-Hardeman holds 45th annual Makin' Music
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students at Freed-Hardeman University took the stage last Friday and Saturday for the 45th annual Makin' Music production. This marked Makin' Music's in-person return after going virtual in 2020 and 2021. The production showcases the talents…
Ninth annual Hatchie BirdFest to begin April 22
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The ninth annual Hatchie BirdFest is coming later this month! The three day event will span from April 22 to April 24, featuring a variety of events, according to a…
Mr. and Miss FHU crowned for 2022
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students, staff and family members gathered at Lloyd Auditorium for the annual Mr. and Miss Freed-Hardeman University. "Today is a celebration of…
Lifeline, local organizations partner for Thursday blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services has partnered with local organizations for a blood drive on Thursday. Lifeline Blood Services has partnered with the Jackson Equity Project, Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce, and Brown's Creek District Association to…
Project brings faces of local veterans to Jackson parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Soon when you walk through parks in Jackson, you will be able to admire local veterans. In November, Jackson's city parks will be home to Faces of Freedom banners, each…
'We want them to have a voice': Voter registration drives come to local schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in high schools across West Tennessee are becoming registered voters thanks to a local sorority chapter. The Jackson, TN Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (JTAC) has a goal of getting 100 new voters registered.…
5 finalists announced for name of Jackson baseball team
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The team stepping up to the plate at Jackson's baseball stadium is a step closer to being named. In The Big Inning, the new operators of the ballpark, have announced the five finalists from their "Name Your…
Possibility of severe weather affects West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many West Tennesseans prepared for the potential severe weather Wednesday. Our crews were able to see lightning and hear thunder late this afternoon as storms were approaching West Tennessee. As the afternoon progressed, so did the…
Bolivar residents react to the possibility of severe weather
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- We talked with residents of a local town to see how they prepared for today's threat of severe weather. Several people in Bolivar we spoke with say they…
Officials get update on Blue Oval City
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff and local leaders met at Haywood High School to discuss updates and the progress of Blue Oval City. "We assembled, in my opinion, a…
Storm shelters open to public - April 13, 2022
The following locations have designated storm shelters open to the public on Wednesday, April 13. Chester County Henderson City Hall (121 Crook Ave, Henderson) Decatur County Calvary Baptist Church (254 W Main St, Parsons) Decatur County Courthouse (22 E Main…
Organizations bring fresh produce to senior citizens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA, along with Falcon Ridge Farms and the Jackson Housing Authority, distributed fresh produce to senior citizens in Jackson. The distribution took place at 10 a.m. at Rosewood Gardens located at 110 Preston Street. This new…
