Hardin Co. storm damage likely from tornado, National Weather Service says
OLIVE HILL, Tenn. — A long night of storms means a long day of cleanup for many in West Tennessee. Downed power lines, uprooted trees and scattered debris line…
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Trees, power lines down across Hub City after big storm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents across the Hub City woke up Friday to downed power lines and trees. No matter where you live, there is damage to be found. Whether you're out south by…
Tree falls, knocks out power, blocks road in Crockett County
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A tree fell in Crockett County Thursday night, knocking out power and blocking a road. But neighbors say because of where they live it's taking longer than expected to be fixed. "I thank God that it didn't…
United Way of West Tenn. collects donations for Harvey victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee and the Jackson Area Nonprofit Network will collect donations to help the victims of the Hurricane Harvey disaster. Anyone interested in donating should drop off items at the Central Distributors warehouse at 361…
Crockett County roads drying out after heavy rainfall
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County is recovering with clean up following last night's storm. "Flooded roads, schools closed, some trees down. They're working on them now," Crockett County EMA Director…
Huge tree downs power lines in Bemis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thankful to be alive — that's how neighbors in one community are reacting after a massive tree comes toppling down in the middle of a storm. Remnants of Hurricane Harvey sent a massive tree crashing down across…
Crash shuts down Highway 51 in Obion County
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A wreck shut down a major highway for several hours Friday in Obion County. Investigators said part of it could be weather related. First responders rerouted traffic Friday around the wreck on Highway 51 just south…
THP: Car and semi collide on Interstate 40, no injuries
JACKSON, Tenn.-A driver of a car hit a semi truck on a major highway early Thursday night. Troopers said a driver was entering the westbound ramp of Interstate 40 when they…
Two unconfirmed tornadoes hit Hardin Co. according to EMA director
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thursday evening storms caused some damage in Hardin County. "Tonight is just not a good night to be out," Hardin Co. EMA Director Chief Melvin Martin said. "Just…
Heavy rainfall hits Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn --The affects of tropical depression Harvey continued Thursday night. The storm is much weaker now, but it brought heavy rainfall causing flash flood and earlier prompted tornado warnings…
School closings for Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
The following schools are closed Friday, Sept. 1, due to inclement weather:
Red Cross trains volunteers for disaster assessment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Red Cross of Mid-West Tennessee is preparing volunteers for disaster relief. "We learned a lot, and we're ready to do the disaster assessment as they…
EMA directors prep for after effects of Harvey
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — With after effects of Hurricane Harvey pushing in over West Tennessee, emergency management directors across our area are preparing for the worst. …
Governor candidate visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate in the running to be the next leader of the Volunteer State paid a visit Thursday to the Hub City. …
U of M Lambuth welcomes students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus welcomed students this week. Freshmen and transfers were welcomed by faculty and returning students Thursday morning. They talked about the upcoming year and…
