Local News

Union University holds three graduation ceremonies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More 2020 graduates are celebrating their moment. Union University held three graduation ceremonies to comply with social distancing. Students receiving graduate degrees graduated at 10 a.m., non-traditional undergrads received their degrees at 2 p.m., and traditional undergrads…

201 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — Three more Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 201, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The most recent patients are: a 65-year-old male, who is not…

Hollis Skinner to announce candidacy for Congress

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College graduate and Vietnam Era veteran Hollis Skinner is to announce his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representative. Skinner will official announce and begin his campaign during an event on Saturday, according to a news…

West Tennesseans mark Juneteenth with celebrations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many events were held in West Tennessee in honor of Juneteenth. "So it's important today that we march because it's not just about our freedom, it's about our presence,"…

Churches come together for unity event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A worship service put the "unity" into community. Community members gathered at the Amp in downtown Jackson for an evening of worship. Different churches came together to host the service. Regional…

Free toy giveaways to be held over weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids will be able to get free toys at a special event. Pressed Ministries in Jackson has partnered with Toys for Tots, Good360 and Shiloh Ministry for a toy giveaway Saturday morning. There are 673 bags of…

Police respond to incident in Medina

MEDINA, Tenn. -- Police responded to a domestic disturbance related incident in one West Tennessee community. According to leaders with the Medina Police Department, the incident occurred at the Stone Creek subdivision in Medina. Investigators say the incident stems from…

Church to host outside service, music over weekend

FINGER, Tenn. -- As COVID-19 continues to be a threat, and certain parts of the economy re-open, churches are trying to figure out the best way to get their congregations together. "Where…

State advances 6-week abortion ban, lawsuit filed

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amid nationwide unrest and a global pandemic that wrecked the state budget, Tennessee lawmakers wrapped up a legislative session by advancing an anti-abortion proposal that includes some of the strictest restrictions in the country. The Friday…

Bemis native fills gaps in family history

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Up until recently, the farthest Greg Hammond from Bemis could trace his family's history back was with the help of his grandfather who told him the story of his…

Light Trap Books opens in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- For those who enjoy reading a good book, Light Trap Books in downtown Jackson has officially opened its doors. "Light Trap Books is a new and used independent bookstore. We…

Man charged after $568,000 in drugs seized in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after more than $500,000 in drugs are recovered from a Humboldt home. According to the 28th Judicial District Drug Task Force, Ronnie Young, 66, is charged with two counts of possession of…

Weather

Spotlight

On Facebook