Carroll County shoots out hunger at fundraiser
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Many of us are fortunate enough to not have to worry where our next meal is coming from. But for some in Tennessee, going hungry is a real…
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Local business owner wants to preserve historic Bells Theatre
BELLS, Tenn. -- Bells Hardware & Lumber store owner Bob Pigue wants to bring back a piece of history in the Bells community. When Bob isn't working at his hardware…
Free Fishing Day is Saturday in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab your fishing poles and prepare for some family fun. Saturday is Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. The TWRA says there will be at least 16 fishing rodeos at…
Former Lexington coach arraigned on statutory rape charges
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson County grand jury indicted a former high school coach accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student. Adam Yates did not show up…
Stanley Black & Decker to invest $29M in upgrades for Jackson facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders and officials with Stanley Black & Decker announced Thursday that the manufacturer will invest $29 million in upgrades for its Jackson operations. The company plans to…
Gubernatorial hopeful pays visit to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Candidate for governor Bill Lee stopped by the Hub City Thursday. Lee spoke to a small group and talked about his plans for the Volunteer State if elected. Lee says he is visiting 95 counties in 95 days and…
Man accused of waving gun in cemetery appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man accused of waving a gun in a cemetery while a family was laying a loved one to rest makes another appearance in court. David…
14th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is underway
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The 14 annual Highway 70 Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. It's one of the largest yard sales in the Volunteer State, running from Memphis to Nashville. It…
Haywood Co. school board narrows down superintendent finalists
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- After interviewing the final four superintendent candidates, the Haywood County school board choose two finalists, Wednesday. Joey Hassell, principal at Ripley High School received a unanimous vote from…
Bolivar mother has 'Legend'-ary front-yard baby delivery
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Baby Legend was born just three days ago. He is 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches long. Although he may not remember, his…
Family: Camden man dies after tractor overturns in ditch
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A man has died following a farming accident in Camden. According to family members, James Hollowell, 85, died Wednesday afternoon when his Bobcat tractor turned over in a…
Public forum addresses health care in rural communities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The fate of health care in rural communities has many people talking about what needs to happen to provide better services. Researchers, state leaders and community members…
West Tenn. libraries to get tech boost thanks to state grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee libraries will receive thousands of dollars in grant money to pay for technology upgrades. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited several local branches Wednesday…
Committee members agree on jail construction manager pick
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County gets one step closer to expanding the county jail. The Community Corrections Partnership Committee unanimously agreed Wednesday to hire Lashlee-Rich as construction manager at risk for the…
State education commissioner meets with local school leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee superintendents met Wednesday with Tennessee Education Commissioner Dr. Candice McQueen during a closed-door meeting at the STAR Center in north Jackson. Candice…
