TVA begins construction project at Beech Lake
The Tennessee Valley Authority has begun construction project at Beech Lake to stabilize the emergency spillway.
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2025 Tennessee History Book Award recipient announced
The Tennessee Historical Society and the Tennessee Historical Commission are pleased to announce the Tennessee History Book Award for 2025 will be presented to co-authors Mary Ellen Pethel and Don Cusic for their book Howdy! The Minnie Pearl Story, published by the University of Tennessee Press.
Gibson County Memorial Library to receive renovation grant
The Gibson County Memorial Library has been awarded a $486,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
Sardis man arrested, charged in joint drug investigation
A joint investigation by special agents assigned to the TBI’s Drug Investigation Division, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and Huntingdon Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Sardis man.
'Men on the Move Tour' aims to connect positive male role models with local students
A community engagement initiative kicked off Friday morning to support and encourage young students in the area.
Jackson restaurant features community recipes as lunch specials
Icehouse of Jackson is giving community members the chance to have their favorite recipe featured as a lunch special.
Restaurant Inspection Scores: February 16-February 20
Here’s a look at recent restaurant inspection scores throughout West Tennessee. To view the full report on each establishment, click the provided links.
Search continues for missing Benton County elderly woman
An urgent Benton County search continues for 76-year-old Alma Fowler, missing over a week after vanishing from an assisted living facility. K-9s, drones, boats, and helicopters are assisting. The latest on efforts to find her.
Lexington Utilities issues boil water notice
Boil Water Notice issued for Lexington Utilities customers in parts of Chester Co., Reagan, & Sardis experiencing low water pressure.
Jackson State Community College celebrates grand reopening of administration building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college celebrates the completion of a new renovation project. Jackson State Community College hosted a grand re-opening for their…
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church holds mobile food pantry distribution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church gives back to the community. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church held a mobile food pantry distribution Thursday. This mobile pantry was for residents…
Henderson awarded $1.5 million with Affordable Housing Grant
HENDERSON Tenn. -- The city of Henderson, TN has been awarded a $1.5 million dollar grant through the 2025 Affordable Housing Program. The grant is one of 56 affordable…
Lights, Camera, Fashion 2026 Runway Show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mid-South's largest prom runway fashion show takes place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, but the night of glam is also serving a bigger purpose. It's…
Competitive Cheerleading Team Wins National Competition
One competitive cheerleading team has won gold at the biggest competition in the country.
Jackson business owner sentenced to 13 years for firearm, drug charges
On November 6, 2023, agents with the 26th Judicial District Drug Task Force executed search warrants at Big Burger, a business located at 284 Airways Boulevard, Jackson, Tennessee, and the residence of Jamar Hardiman, 388 Wellington Cove, also in Jackson.
