Multiple Jackson-Madison County schools celebrate Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several schools hosted their annual Black History Month programs as the month came to a close. "One thing I want our kids to know is that Black History…
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Selmer students celebrate Black History Month
SELMER, Tenn. -- Students at Selmer Elementary School heard from a guest speaker Thursday as part of their Black History Month celebration. 17-year-old Moziah Bridges spoke to students about the importance…
Tennessee bill would limit tobacco, vape sales to those 21 and up
JACKSON, Tenn. - Several state lawmakers are pushing a bill they believe could take Tennessee one step closer to being a healthier state. Sen. Shane Reeves, R-Murfreesboro, and Rep. Bob…
Police warn parents about apps used by criminals
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Local police are warning parents of the dangers that could be on their kids' phones. "It is a hunting ground for the predator," said Captain Jeff Middleton of…
Flood victims seek relief in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-- A picture of Melissa Craven's house has been shared more than 200 times on Facebook after it started floating down the Tennessee River. "My house came off the…
2 killed in crash Tuesday in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are dead after a crash Tuesday night in Gibson County near the city of Gibson. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, two people, who have not been identified at this time, were walking on…
West Tennessee veteran returns home after 51 years
JACKSON, Tenn.--"After 50 years, half a century, this is a long time coming," Casey Palmer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, said. Lt. Richard C. "Tito" Lannom, a pilot in the…
Book clubs celebrate Black History Month together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many are celebrating Black History Month today at a local library. Members of the Butterflies and Bookworms Club, along with members of the Books and Bowties Book Club, have come together for their first ever black history…
South Side High School begins bleacher demolition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- South Side sports fans will soon be sitting pretty with some new renovations to the school. South Side High School will build new aluminum bleachers to replace their old ones. Wednesday evening, workers demolished the old bleachers.…
Black History Month: assistant police chief Kelvin Evans provides example for others
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Kelvin Evans moved to Haywood County when he was five years old. "I graduated Haywood High School in 1988 where I played football and did the usual…
Tornado sirens urge West Tennesseans to prep for weather
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many heard tornado sirens across West Tennessee Wednesday morning. The sirens rang out at 9:30 a.m. as a part of Severe Weather Awareness week. Jackson Madison County EMA Director Marty Clements says it is good for…
FHU announces new programs of study
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University announced five new degree programs for traditional and nontraditional students. The programs are an online associates degree, ROTC program, accelerated bachelor's/master's program, cyber security and certification…
Six train cars derail near Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Several cars of a train headed to Georgia have derailed in Tennessee. News outlets said no injuries were reported and there were no hazardous materials involved. CSX confirmed the train was carrying barley and soybean oil.…
Lincoln Elementary hosts Black History program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local elementary school celebrates Black History Month with a unique program. The theme for Lincoln Elementary School's Black History Month program this year was "We Got…
Students participate in state-wide tornado drill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Class at Alexander Elementary School was interrupted Wednesday morning by tornado sirens. "Hopefully we never have one, but we want them to be prepared and know this is…
