Local News

Finishing touches are being added to Tyson facility

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- In 2018, leaders with Tyson Foods Inc. broke ground on a $300 million processing plant in Humboldt. Almost two years into construction, leaders say they plan on putting the finishing touches…

Lambuth church observes Ash Wednesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Millions around the world, as well as those right here in West Tennessee, observed Ash Wednesday. Dozens attended a special Ash Wednesday service at Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church to receive ashes. Wednesday also marked the first…

First Presbyterian Church holds special service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The First Presbyterian Church held a special Ash Wednesday worship service. It was a night of prayer and hymns for the seventh Wednesday before Easter Sunday. Pastors with the church say the ancient practice of placing ashes…

Local elementary school celebrates Black History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Alexander Elementary School took part in a Black History Month program on Wednesday. Students took a break from the text books and celebrated the achievements of those who came…

Black History Month: Megan Taylor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One woman tells us how simply being kind is making a big impact on students in Jackson and Madison County. Her name is Megan Taylor, District Homeless Liaison for Jackson-Madison…

TWRA: Search for missing boaters becomes 'recovery' operation

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a search for three missing boaters near Pickwick Lake is now a search and recovery operation. The TWRA says crews searching for two missing 15-year-old boys and their 43-year-old…

Trudy Cathy White to speak at Union University

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trudy Cathy White, international business leader and daughter of Chick-Fil-A founder Truett Cathy, will speak at Union University’s Faith in the Marketplace luncheon March 16. White began working for the family business when she was 19 and…

Snoop Dogg, Twista coming to Ballpark at Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals have announced legendary rapper Snoop Dogg and hip-hop artists Twista are scheduled to perform at the Ballpark at Jackson in July. Indigo Road Entertainment and the Generals made the announcement Wednesday. The concert is…

JMCSS board members narrow superintendent search to 3

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After Jackson-Madison County School Board members decided to narrow their search down to three candidates, members had a hard time deciding on a third candidate. "The candidate poll is extremely,…

Hunters gathered for fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families, friends and local hunters gathered for a night of fun. The fourth annual Jackson Hunters Night Out raised money for Delta Waterfowl, a conservation group with the mission of protecting…

Lane College hosts 1619 forum

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrations continue for Black History Month. At Lane College, a special program called the 1619 forum was held in the McClure auditorium. The panel discussion highlighted the 400th anniversary of Africans…

Weather

Spotlight

On Facebook