Pope Elementary welcomes special guests for Grandparents Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During lunch time at Pope Elementary School, the students usually sit with their fellow classmates, but on Thursday they had a special guest sitting with them. "I wish…
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Lane shift coming up at roundabout site
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is another traffic lane shift scheduled for 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the roundabout near downtown Jackson. At the North Highland Avenue roundabout project, northbound traffic will begin to use the east side of the roundabout…
TBI: Blog helps ID body found in 1985; agents ask public for info
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking the public for information after a fingerprint match reveals the identity of a body found more than 30 years ago. Last month, investigators were able to identify the…
Day 5 brings faith and community at the 25th annual Tennessee Soybean Festival
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The aroma of fair food and happiness filled the air at the 25th annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. "We call the soybean around here the magic bean," said David…
Suicide rate increases, family members share stories
In 2016, suicide was the tenth-leading cause of death in Tennessee, claiming over one thousand lives per year according to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, roughly 100 of these are between…
Local man is recognized as a hero after saving woman from house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a frightening Sunday afternoon back on Aug. 26 for Heather Patterson. Her house caught fire with her mother still inside. "I run outside, called 911,…
Local residents react to Nike controversy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some West Tennesseans said they plan to boycott Nike in light of a new ad campaign. It features a former NFL quarterback who took a knee during the…
Farmers say weather may delay cotton harvest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More farmers say they were able to come to the University of Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center's Cotton Tour Field Day because they are waiting out Tropical…
Little Free Libraries provide free books for students
SELMER, Tenn. -- Little Free Libraries can be found all over the world, and now they've made their way to another town in West Tennessee. "Reading opens up the doors…
TBI public information officer for West TN resigns after internal investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A public information officer for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resigned after an internal investigation. Micheal Jones resigned Aug. 29 after an internal investigation, according to the TBI. Jones started in September 2017 as the bureau's…
TWRA looking for public's input on deer management
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is looking for your input. TWRA officials say they are looking for people who have had experiences with deer, good or bad. This includes…
J-MC Library celebrates annual Library Card Sign-up
JACKSON, Tenn.--As students and parents settle in for the new school year, one supply item that should be at the top of your list is a library card. The Jackson-Madison…
Chester Co. judge bans 2 moms from local school
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Two mothers arrested after an incident at an elementary school in Chester County faced a judge Tuesday. "So what am I supposed to do about my…
Alleged toxic chemical dumping leads to lawsuit against Lexington plant
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Many living in one West Tennessee community are demanding answers after allegations an industrial plant may be responsible for improperly dumping toxic chemicals near their homes. Many…
Jackson City Council welcomes interim fire chief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council welcomed the city's interim fire chief Tuesday. Council members welcomed Interim Chief Darryl Samuels Sr. during Tuesday's meeting. Samuels was named interim chief…
