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…
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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…
Accused gunman in Bemis shooting faces attempted murder charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police made an arrest in a south Jackson shooting that sent a man to the hospital. Quintarious Christopher James Tomlin, 18, appeared Wednesday in Jackson City Court on an attempted first-degree…
Dresden 9-year-old killed in UTV accident
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 9-year-old Dresden boy was killed Tuesday in an accident involving a utility task vehicle. Aiden Ray Williams was killed when a Landmaster UTV, also known as…
TBI: Body found in Dollar General store fire in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Investigators have found a body inside a Martin retail store after an early morning fire, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Photo courtesy…
Truck crashes on I-40 in Henderson County
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. --The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a truck has crashed on Interstate 40 in Henderson County. Troopers say it happened around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday near mile marker 119. Investigators say it was a single vehicle crash and the…
Tense moments as car overturns on North Parkway
JACKSON, Tenn.-A one-vehicle crash caused some tense moments late Tuesday night in east Jackson. Emergency crews responded to a call of an overturned car, possibly on fire on North Parkway near the entrance of Muse Park around 10:40 p.m. Witnesses…
Mother, son charged in Carroll Co. inmate escape
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A man and his mother leave together from a college campus, but the son was an inmate and authorities believe the mother helped him make an escape. Investigators believe…
Hundreds come out for 'Hitmakers & Harleys' featuring Darryl Worley
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee tradition brings out hundreds of music lovers. Hardin County native and country music star Darryl Worley hosted his annual "Hitmakers and Harleys" benefit concert Tuesday…
JMC staff gather for 'Employee Night Out'
JACKSON, Tenn.-With Hub City students returning to school in just days, Jackson-Madison County Schools staff gathered for an Employee Night Out, Tuesday night. Dozens of employees, from teachers to bus…
Gov. Haslam presents 8 grants, announces 170 new jobs in West Tenn.
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam made his way across West Tennessee Tuesday announcing more jobs and presenting eight grants for three counties. Haslam started his day…
School officials urge parents to double-check bus routes & schedules
JACKSON, Tenn. -- District staff say Jackson-Madison County students may see a few changes to bus routes following the closure of five schools. The week before school is the…
