New McNairy County Director of Schools talks year one
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- McNairy County Director of Schools Wayne Henry said his staff is ready to welcome students next week. "I see a lot of excitement again with…
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Tennessee Highway Patrol holds food drive
JACKSON, Tenn.-Those who help keep you safe are asking for your help. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is holding a food drive Thursday and Friday. You can drop off non-perishable foods at…
Bethel's School of Education loses accreditation
McKENZIE, Tenn -- An 8-1 vote by the State Board of Education has put the Bethel University School of Education in peril. State officials believe it did not meet 2 of the 6 national…
JPD investigating shooting that leaves three injured
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are investigating a shooting that sent three people to the hospital, Wednesday night. According to Lt. Matt Hardaway, officers were called to the 20-block of Oakridge Drive around…
Henry Co. sheriff urges driver to 'park smart'
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.-One West Tennessee sheriff's department is reminding drivers to 'park smart' to avoid having their vehicles broken into or stolen. The Henry County Sheriff's Department started posting signs Wednesday…
Final community prayer service of the summer brings out dozens
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of West Tennesseans gathered in north Jackson, Wednesday night for their last community prayer service of the summer. The Campbell Street Church of Christ gathered at Pope Elementary…
Early voting winding down for upcoming August election
JACKSON, Tenn.-As of Thursday, you only three more days to vote early in the August election. In Madison County, early voting is held at the Election Commission office on North Parkway.…
4 arrested on meth charges after raid on Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A raid on a home in Sharon earlier this week lands four people in custody as officers uncover a meth lab and seize meth and marijuana. …
Police say I-40 pursuit started with test drive at Jackson auto dealer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What started as a test drive led to a pursuit on I-40 Wednesday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m., police say a man in his 20s drove away from Serra Chevrolet in a white…
Milan AgResearch Center prepares for No-Till Field Day
MILAN, Tenn. -- Farmers from all over the country will learn about the latest research and technology in crop production Thursday as the UT AgResearch Center hosts the 29th Milan No-Till Field Day. More than 40 research-based presentations will take…
McNairy County restores budget for city library
SELMER, Tenn. -- More budget battles arise for McNairy County after the secretary of state said its expenditure for the Jack McConnico Memorial Library isn't enough. The commission approved…
4 local restaurants make website's list of hidden gems
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four eateries in West Tennessee are picked among the best for the cuisine they offer curious connoisseurs of fast food. The website onlyinyourstate.com ranked 11 restaurants across the Volunteer State in their article…
Update: TDOT identifies worker killed in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has released the name of the man killed Wednesday morning when struck by a vehicle while flagging traffic near Alamo. James "Pee…
Superintendent addresses JMCSS teachers with opening remarks on new year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Faculty and staff officially began their school year in Jackson-Madison County Schools Wednesday morning. It started with a live-streaming address from Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin giving remarks…
TDOT worker hit, killed by vehicle in Crockett County
UPDATE -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has identified the worker killed in Crockett County. See the updated story here. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tennessee Department of Transportation worker was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday morning near Alamo, according…
