'Walk Across Tennessee' program wraps up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Participants were recognized Thursday for a job well done as the UT Extension's "Walk Across Tennessee" program came to an end. A total of 320 people participated in the…
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Slime, diapers & popcorn among entries at Denmark Elementary science fair
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Slime, popcorn and hamburgers — these are just some of the items local fifth graders used in a not-so-typical science fair. Since March 12, fifth grade…
Strawberry Festival Junior Floats Parade rolls through downtown Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- People packed Main Street in downtown Humboldt on Thursday for the Junior Floats Parade at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Marching bands, beauty queens and floats flooded the…
Doctors, vets warn about leaving children & pets in cars
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With summer just around the corner, temperatures are rising and cars are heating up. "Early spring is still a dangerous time, potentially for pets left in their…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Drivers get ready for weekend construction on 45 Bypass
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers get ready — the Tennessee Department of Transportation says this weekend is full of construction projects. "Thursday and Friday on the U.S. 45 Bypass, we are going…
Brothers charged in north Jackson gas station robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two brothers are facing charges after a robbery at a north Jackson gas station Monday night. Joshua Turner Johnson, 27, and Anthony Turner Johnson, 25, are charged with robbery.…
TDOT announces lane closures as work continues at 45 Bypass & I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation urges drivers to be cautious as crews continue working on the U.S. 45 Bypass. The 45 Bypass will have intermittent lane closures Thursday, May 10, and Friday, May 11, both northbound…
Toyota receives Chancellor's Award for Excellence
JACKSON, Tenn.--Toyota received a huge honor from the Tennessee Board of Regents: the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in philanthropy. The award is in recognition of Toyota's support of the Tennessee College of…
Loved ones remember West TN soldier killed in training accident
MEMPHIS, Tenn -- A West Tennessee soldier killed during a vehicle training accident has been identified as Private First Class Tara Turnage. It happened Monday morning at the National Training…
Local stylist creates life-changing wigs for women battling cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the most visible facts of fighting cancer is hair loss, and for some women losing their hair can take a toll on how they…
What's New Wednesday: Hwy 45 BBQ
MARTIN, Tenn.--Three local construction workers had a creative idea to start something new in Martin. When you take a bite into a pulled pork sandwich at Hwy 45 BBQ in Martin,…
Multi-agency operation leads to 32 drug-related arrests in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A huge drug roundup Monday had several local law enforcement agencies in Hardin County working together to make 32 arrests. "We were doing undercover drug buys.…
Jackson Rotary Club welcomes Memphis Tigers head coach as guest speaker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club welcomed a special guest speaker from Memphis. Memphis Tigers head coach Mike Norvell spoke to the Rotary Club Wednesday about the successes the team had…
Local teacher talks about appearing on 'Ellen' TV show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Melissa Smith returned to teaching Wednesday at Alexander Elementary School in Jackson just one day after appearing on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" in Los Angeles. "It still seems…
Local businesses offer Mother's Day gift ideas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mother's Day is this Sunday, and what better present than a bouquet of flowers? "I opened the shop Jan. 2, 1990, and it was in south Jackson," Nancy…
