Dresden teen continues recovery following 2021 tornado
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- In December, storms swept across four states and several cities and towns. One of those included Dresden. "The house started dusting just a little bit, and you…
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Midday shooting in west Jackson under investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A midday shooting in west Jackson is under investigation, according to Jackson police. The police department reports that its officers were dispatched around 11:50 a.m. to the area of…
School Closings - Wednesday, March 30
The following schools will be closing early due to inclement weather on Wednesday, March 30. Chester County Schools (will close at 2 p.m.) Dyer County Schools (will close at 11:30 a.m.) Dyersburg City Schools (will close at 11:30 a.m.) Haywood…
Talks on new redistricting map continue in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The conversation of a new redistricting map continued between a community and city leaders on Tuesday. Tara Skinner, Jackson City Councilwoman for District 4, invited local residents to meet with Mayor Scott Conger and other department leaders…
Jackson Central-Merry band holds first concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students display their talent and hard work. Students with Jackson Central-Merry Middle School Band held their first concert Tuesday evening. Family, friends, other students, and staff came out to support the students. The band had…
Sacred Heart appoints Adam Rust as head
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sacred Heart of Jesus High School announced its next head on Tuesday. In a news release, the school says Adam Rust has been appointed to the roll and will begin his new position on June 1. Sacred…
Solid Waste board meets in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Solid Waste Planning Region Board met Monday to discuss two items on their agenda. The first item discussed was a yearly report on usage amounts in the county. The board also talked about a…
Whiteville looks to revamp downtown area
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- With an influx of jobs, people, and new businesses coming to West Tennessee, the town of Whiteville is planning to give their downtown area a revitalized makeover. "We…
West Tennessee Healthcare joins donation efforts for Ukraine, Poland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations in Tennessee have joined the relief effort during the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Led by former US Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, several Tennessee healthcare organizations have donated 85 pallets of medical supplies,…
Vietnam Veterans Day proclaimed in Jackson, Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The service, sacrifice and achievements of Vietnam veterans were honored Tuesday at Jackson City Hall. When Vietnam War veterans returned home, they weren't received with open arms from…
Jackson police identify body found as missing woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has confirmed the identity of a body found on Saturday. The Medical Examiner's Office in Nashville identified the body as 53-year-old Goldie Ross-Donnell. Ross-Donnell was reported missing in the Jackson area on February…
McKenzie man arrested after gunfire strikes neighbor's home
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man has been arrested after being suspected of striking a neighbor's home with gunfire. Around 6:10 p.m. on March 24, 2022, the McKenzie Police Department executed a…
UPDATE: Missing Milan teen found safe
UPDATE (3/29/2022): The Milan Police Department confirms Day has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is searching for a missing teen. 16-year-old Jonathan "Connor" Day is approximately 5'10" and 178 pounds, with black hair…
Environmental law group sues TVA over gas pipeline documents
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southern Environmental Law Center is suing the nation’s largest public utility for failing to disclose full contracts related to proposed natural gas pipelines. The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to shutter its remaining coal-fired power plants…
Gibson County Sheriff's Department investigates officer impersonation incident
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a report of a driver being pulled over by someone impersonating a law enforcement officer. According to a Facebook post from the…
