Local event honors West Tennessee mothers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was Mother's Day, and a local event was held to honor West Tennessee moms. Loved ones came together to celebrate a Mother's Day lunch at the 903…
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Authorities investigate death of UT Martin student
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Obion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a University of Tennessee at Martin student who was killed this weekend. The body of Decora Alexander, 20, of South Fulton was found Saturday evening in an…
34 girls compete in Little Miss Territorial Revue
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - After a week full of festivities, this year's Strawberry Festival is coming to an end with a series of pageants. As part of the Strawberry Festival week of events,…
"The Association" brings basketball tournament to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Various locations in Jackson helped host a large basketball tournament Saturday. The tournament is run by a group called "The Association," which puts together various summer leagues for high…
Henderson resident hosts luncheon for local law enforcement
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One Henderson resident decided to show appreciation for local law enforcement. Sheila Betscher cooked lunch and dinner for the Henderson Police Department and the Chester County Sheriff's Office. Over…
Local church hosts early Mother's Day celebration
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local church had a special celebration for Mother's Day. Word of Deliverance of Ministries celebrated the day of recognition a little early with a Mother's Day brunch. The church invited mothers and families to attend. Those in…
Jackson church hosts Middleton students stranded after bus fire
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday, a bus carrying the Middleton High School BETA and DECA clubs caught fire. The driver of the bus noticed smoke coming from the bus on the…
Attendance drops at Chester County Jr. High after sickness spreads
CHESTER CO., Tenn. --Most students across West Tennessee have their sights set on summer vacation. Unfortunately for one local school, students are focused on getting well. "I received word early…
Local senior center hosts Oscar-themed prom
CROCKETT CO., Tenn. -- It was a night filled with glitz and glam for a local senior center. It was a red carpet event at the Crockett County Senior Center this…
Soldier surprises daughter with reunion at school
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Friday was unlike any other school day after a little girl received an unexpected surprise at McKenzie Elementary School. McKenzie Elementary students thought they were in their routine P.E.…
Simply Southern Event raises money for Kirkland Cancer Center
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than 200 people enjoyed a Southern dinner, music and cocktails. It was all for the third annual Simply Southern Event for the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation at…
THP colonel posts statement on loss of Trooper Matthew Gatti
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Highway Patrol Col. Dereck Stewart shared a statement Friday regarding the death of Trooper Matthew Gatti. Gatti, 24, was killed in a crash May 6 on Interstate 40 in Madison County. "My heart instantly was broken…
Gov. Lee and state officials celebrate West TN tourism growth
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee traveled to Haywood County Friday. Lee stopped at the West Tennessee Welcome Center and Solar Farm off Interstate 40. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development was celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week. Department…
Grand Floats Parade draws thousands of spectators
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Thousands of people lined the streets of Humboldt today for the Grand Floats Parade at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. It's some people's favorite part of the strawberry…
Dyersburg High School receives high rank among state schools
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-- "We want to grow them from wherever they are, and I think that's where we get to, and that's why we have the ranking that we do,"…
