UFC Champion, Hall of Famer Royce Gracie visits West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn.--A well-known martial arts icon paid a visit to West Tennessee Tuesday. The first ever UFC champion and UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie was in Lexington Tuesday evening…
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McNairy County prepares to celebrate 200th birthday
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.--Another West Tennessee county is preparing to celebrate its bicentennial. Tuesday afternoon, members of the Bicentennial committee for McNairy County and volunteers met at the Jack McConnico Memorial Library…
Bust of Jonas Kisber Jr. removed from roundabout area, relocated
JACKSON, Tenn.--If you've been wondering where the bust of Jonas Kisber, Jr. went, which was located at the roundabout in downtown Jackson, it has now been moved to a…
Man sentenced for 2017 murder of wife in Benton County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- In Carroll County General Sessions Court, Derek Grooms was allowed to enter a plea deal and was sentenced for the murder of his wife, Ashley Grooms in Benton County in 2017. After Grooms entered his plea…
Fall in the Gardens set for October 5-6
JACKSON, Tenn. – On October 5 and October 6, the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson will be hosting their annual Fall in the Gardens plant sale and lecture series…
12th annual event teaches caregivers more about Alzheimer's
JACKSON, Tenn. – West Tennessee Healthcare's Senior Services Department hosted their Alzheimer's conference at Union University. Family members, caregivers, and others gathered to learn more about ways they can help those they…
18th Canstruction set to be RIFA’s largest
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 18th annual Canstruction event is kicking off in the Hub City. This year's event is being held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. Sixteen…
LIFELINE releases list of October 2023 blood drives
LIFELINE Blood Services has announced the list of October mobile blood drives: Clarksburg School 10/02/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm Crockett Co. Courthouse – Alamo 10/02/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm FUMC – Lexington 10/02/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm Gibson Co. Courthouse – Trenton 10/03/2023…
Man pleads guilty to sexual contact with 8, 10 year-old
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- District Attorney General Frederick H. Agee says a man pleaded guilty to sexual contact with two kids on Tuesday. The news release from Agee says 58-year-old Donny Dollar pled guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual…
'Youth Braider Explosion' to be held Sept. 30
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- An upcoming cosmetology course can make a difference. Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic is partnering with Hair Talk with Camille Shavon educational course to host a "Youth Braider Explosion."…
Health department offering flu vaccine
The following is from the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department: JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT NOW OFFERING FLU VACCINE JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is encouraging West Tennesseans to get their flu vaccine this fall. “It’s…
UTM students work Super Bowls, Little league Classic
From the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – For each of the last 10 years, the University of Tennessee at Martin has been represented in the Super Bowl, and it can be said with near-certainty that UT Martin…
Lost dog found badly injured; community comes together to help
***Content in this story may have images and details that may be upsetting to some*** DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. – Residents of a local county are coming together to help an animal…
Donation made to center helping fight cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. – A generous donation was made to a local organization to support those battling cancer. The Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center received a check Monday afternoon of more than…
Hub City students get a visit from the OWL
JACKSON, Tenn. – Students of a local school in the Hub City received a special visit from the OWL. Students of Lincoln Elementary school were visited by Opportunities With Literacy Fest,…
