BancorpSouth awards grant to local foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has been given a donation. The Foundation says the $1,000 grant was…
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TEC finishes project, bringing faster internet to Benton County
ERIN, Tenn. -- TEC has completed construction on its Benton County Fast Fiber Internet project. The news release from TEC says the project took place in the northern part of Big Sandy. With over $2.3 million invested, TEC says this…
Arts 'Round The Square to be Sept. 25 in Paris
PARIS, Tenn. -- The yearly Arts 'Round The Square is coming back to Paris. According to a news release, the event will feature pottery, painting, mixed media, woodworking, as well as live performances from Bethel University's Renaissance Theatre, the…
Crockett County students soil undies for science
ALAMO, Tenn. -- It's not every day that you dig up underwear. But at Crockett County Middle School, it's becoming a seventh grade tradition. "It's kind of strange," said student Wade Hall. "I've never heard of anybody that [has dug]…
Newbern Police Department confirms death of Chief Richard Barnes
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- According to a post from The Newbern Police Department's Facebook page, Chief Richard Barnes has died. Barnes served the community for more than 40 years. The police…
Importance of calling before digging
GIBSON CO., Tenn-- Local utility officers want to show a dramatization of how important it is to call before you dig. "It's very important to get the word out and to educate our community," said Allyson Horner, General Manager…
Late home arrival from school causes concerns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents are concerned over the arrival time of students. One school system representative says they are currently 27 bus drivers short and have been using other drivers to help cover different routes. The school system's chief support…
Le Bonheur CEO looks to expand in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is getting ready to expand the resources they provide across West Tennessee. Le Bonheur CEO Michael Wiggins spoke at the Jackson Rotary Club meeting about…
Jackson schools recognize Hunger Action Month with food drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are partnering together to recognize Hunger Action Month. Trinity Christian Academy and the University of School of Jackson are celebrating their 10th annual food drive with…
Charges dismissed against Dyersburg man involved in fatal fight
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man involved in a fatal fight has been released from jail. Robert Chesser was walking out of the bar Saturday, Aug. 28 when he and four…
THP video encourages safety ahead of Labor Day weekend
With the Labor Day holiday almost here, Tennessee Highway Patrol released a video encouraging drivers to stay safe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHvQG20PczM&t=168s The video features deputies with the THP and other state highway patrols. And regardless of their uniform, they all say they…
Lane College hosts 139th annual Fall Convocation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College officially launched students into the 2021-22 school year with the school's 139th Fall Convocation. "It is a time when the college comes together to celebrate another…
Tennessee Secretary of State promotes voter registration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It is now National Voter Registration Month, and the Secretary of State’s office helping with efforts to get people registered. Secretary of State Tre Hargett says his office working to encourage voter registration in three ways: Holding…
Children continue to be hit hard by virus surge in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The state Department of Health says the number of children contracting COVID-19 now make up 40% of all of Tennessee’s cases. Tennessee is confronting a steady rise in hospitalizations that mirror the drastic numbers from the…
Schools come together for 10th annual RIFA food drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trinity Christian Academy and University School of Jackson are celebrating the 10th annual RIFA food drive. This year, USJ says Jackson Christian, Sacred Heart and St. Mary's are also…
