Empty bowls feed the hungry in Weakley Co.
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local art professor has found a way to use empty bowls to feed hungry people. “I started saying years ago, 'I can't write a $5,000 check to WE CARE…
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McNairy Co. court hosts "Restoration Saturday" for residents with suspended licenses
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee county is offering a unique program for its residents Saturday. In rural counties, having a car is almost a necessity. That's why McNairy County General Sessions…
Police seek person of interest in theft at Town and Country Realty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking a person of interest in a theft of property from October 2. According a news release, the police are seeking a person of interest in the investigation of a theft of property…
Man charged in fatal Tipton County shooting
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after a shooting Thursday in Tipton County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, agents were requested to assist the Munford Police Department in investigating the fatal shooting of Raymond Sonwineski,…
Court rules to stop recall election for Doris Black
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a hearing Friday in Madison County Chancery Court, a recall election scheduled for December 10 was stopped. The election was scheduled to be held after a petition was signed to recall Jackson-Madison County School Board member…
New outpatient center coming to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local organizations have partnered to build a new outpatient center in Jackson. The Jackson Clinic and Baptist Memorial Health Care have announced they are partnering to build and operate a new outpatient center in Madison County…
Madison Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County woman is now charged with TennCare fraud after allegedly using a deceased relative's benefits. According to a news release, Lashunda Anderson, of Jackson, is accused of using her mother's TennCare benefits to get a…
Local foundation supports suicide survivors
JACKSON, Tenn.--According to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, someone commits suicide every 16 minutes in the United States. The Team Mica Fund is a foundation created in memory of Mica Breeden Martin, who…
500,000 books delivered by Imagination Library
MADISON Co., -- The Madison County Imagination Library celebrated its 500,000th book delivered. The ceremony was held at Nova Early Learning Center in northeast Madison County. It was attended by representatives from the school board, the Jackson Rotary Clubs, West…
Hunters for the Hungry accepting donations
THREE WAY, Tenn. - One program is accepting donations to help feed the needy this holiday season. With deer season in full swing, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation's Hunters for the Hungry program is accepting donations in Madison County to help…
How you can best give feedback on Tennessee State math standards
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The State Board of Education has released a survey so you can give feedback on math standards. Dr. Jared Myracle served on the Board for History Standards. He gave an example…
United Way report helps track families struggling financially
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee is announcing a new way to help low income families. United Way of West Tennessee has introduced ALICE, a report that shows families struggling to…
First responders gather in Jackson for conference
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For two days, first responders from across the state came to Jackson to learn from each other. Thursday was the second day of the eighth annual Tennessee Emergency Preparedness Summit.…
Local experts discuss World Diabetes Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The latest Center for Disease Control report on diabetes paints a clear picture: diabetes rates in Tennessee and the United States are rising fast. "Actually it's a health epidemic, it…
Skeletal remains found in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed human remains were found in a building downtown last month. Police say officers responded to an empty building on the 400 block of East Main Street on Oct. 25, after a crew working…
