Affidavits reveal details following arrest of local firefighters, chief
An investigation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Selmer Fire Department resulted in the arrest of the Ramer volunteer fire chief and two firemen.
Local News
Fireworks fill the sky during Trenton Teapot Festival
An annual festival holds an event Friday evening where the sky is the limit -- literally.
Jackson Arts Council hosts 'First Fridays' downtown
Residents gathered in downtown Jackson to celebrate the arts and the ones who bring them to life.
Storm blows tree down onto home in Weakley County
After two rounds of severe storms moved through West Tennessee Friday, we received word of damage in a local town.
West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex to host TMSAA tournaments
The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex will host the 2025 TMSAA Class A Section 4 baseball and softball tournaments, scheduled for May 5–8.
Local counties see agricultural losses due to April flooding
Portions of northwest Tennessee are finally seeing the true damage of the flooding from early April.
Spring Plant Sale kicks off in Jackson
Lines were long in the UT Gardens as the annual spring plant sale kicked off Friday morning.
West TN Manufacturing Forum brings area leaders together
A West Tennessee manufacturing forum is held, underscoring the strength and momentum of the regional industry.
USJ students host project presentation, local leaders show support
Mrs. Dill's English II Honors class at the University School of Jackson presented class projects Friday.
Annual 'Law Day' celebration held in Jackson
West Tennessee Legal Services and the Jackson-Madison County Bar Association held their annual Jackson Law Day celebration earlier Friday.
TBI investigation leads to arrests of firefighters, chief in series of Ramer structure, grass fires
An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Selmer Fire Department has resulted in the arrests of firefighters and the fire chief with the Ramer Fire Department.
TBI use-of-force case leads to arrests of armed security officers
TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an alleged use-of-force incident Tuesday morning involving contract armed security personnel near the BlueOval City site in Haywood County and in nearby Fayette County.
Man suffers self-inflicted injury during standoff
Deputies were involved in a standoff with an individual suffering from mental illness who was armed with a pistol.
Central West Tennessee Realtors Association donates $2k to Henderson County Homeless Coalition
The Henderson County Homeless Coalition was recently honored as the recipient of a $2,000 donation.
Baptist Carroll County recognized for excellent hospital safety
The Leapfrog Group recently awarded Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County with a "Straight A" hospital safety grade.
