Minority Mental Health: The effects of not seeking help
JACKSON, Tenn.--Dr. Samuel Carney, a retired psych examiner, said in the past he has had patients that waited to seek help. "They had had problems for a long time. They had…
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What's New Wednesday: Biscuitry
Ever hear of the word "biscuitry"? Maybe not, because it is a new word defined as "the art of dismantling a biscuit which is eaten using a particular strategy" according to the Urban Dictionary.…
Officials crack down on vandalism at Pine Lake
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- Officials ask for help after discovering vandalism at a family-friendly lake. "Four-wheelers and trucks coming out and doing donuts in the grass, and we've tolerated that for a while…
Local farmer says coyotes to blame for damaged watermelon crop
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A pest is tearing through an area farm's produce. "We noticed one or two, and then the next day, it was a few more," Bart Gilmer said. "Then, by [Tuesday] morning, they had decimated most of…
TheCO celebrates 5 years in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TheCO is celebrating five years in the Hub City. Members say they are proud of all of their accomplishments within the past five years, from getting their first member to…
Large law enforcement presence shocks Atwood neighborhood
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- People living on West Main Street in Atwood say it's normally pretty quiet there — but it wasn't Wednesday morning. "They just kept coming — four deputy sheriffs, four state…
Historical marker honors renowned R&B singer, Jackson native Big Maybelle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson native gets a special honor in the Hub City. There's now a historical marker on South Highland Avenue dedicated to Mabelle Louise "Big Maybelle" Smith. "Big Maybelle is…
Salvation Army provides food to those in need with 'Community Canteen'
BEMIS, Tenn. -- Members of the Bemis community lined up Wednesday to receive free fresh produce thanks to the Salvation Army. "We just started going out into the neighborhoods where we knew people…
UT Martin to offer new online cybersecurity courses
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced it will offer two new online courses this fall. The university will offer two cybersecurity classes, cybersecurity literacy and cybersecurity analyst. The classes will prepare students for the Security+…
West TN state representative resigns after casting vote for speaker
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee lawmaker has resigned from the state legislature, saying he needs to spend more time with his family and tend to his winery business. News outlets report 59-year-old Rep. Bill Sanderson, R-Kenton, announced his retirement…
ATF offers reward in Dyersburg gun store burglary
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities are offering a reward in the recent burglary of a West Tennessee gun store. Cypress Creek Outdoors, located at 305 Highway 51 Bypass North in Dyersburg, was burglarized July 20 and around seven firearms were reported…
Local church holds final community prayer meeting for the Summer
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local church members gather for the final community prayer meeting of the Summer. It's hosted by the Campbell Street Church of Christ. Tuesday's meeting was held at Andrew Jackson Elementary School. The whole…
JPD: Woman injured in east Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police rushed to east Jackson at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday after reports of a shooting. Police say a woman was injured in a shooting outside at Carnell Street and Carruthers Drive. She was taken to a hospital…
Committee members met for long range planning meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.--Committee members met Tuesday night to discuss long range planning. Dr. Brent Lay presented four proposals to add to the five year plan due in October. He discussed overcrowding in schools and…
'Lovers' quarrel' ends with officer-involved shooting in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. -- A "lovers' quarrel" ends with an officer-involved shooting in Selmer. A McNairy County deputy shot Courvousia Laster Monday night at a home on Oak Street. According to police, it all started…
