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More than $230 million going towards state's water systems

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than 100 grants are going towards the state's water systems. According to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, there are 102 grants totaling more than $230,000,000 going to Tennessee's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Grants…

Man sentenced in 2021 shooting of bald eagle

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Lake County man has been sentenced over the 2021 shooting of a bald eagle. According to a news release, 44-year-old Jason Perkins, of Tiptonville, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for shooting the bird…

Woman hits cow on 45 Bypass near Milan

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee woman found herself on the wrong side of a cow crossing. Shirley Smith said was driving home Tuesday evening to Atwood when three cows suddenly ran out into the road in front…

'Speaking of Art' to be held in early May

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Artists are coming together to raise funds for children and adults in need across the area. The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center will…

Martin man faces 2nd degree murder charge

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Saturday. The department announced on Tuesday the arrest 44-year-old Mantaring Okie Woolridge. They say Woolridge was served an arrest warrant on…

BBB warns of mail scam in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau is warning Jackson residents of some recent scams going around. If you've done some online shopping, you may want to beware of this…

UTM Percussion to host free concert in May

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is holding a free concert in Henderson County in May. The UT Martin Percussion will be hosting their Ensemble Concert on May 6 in the Court Square of Lexington. There…

Car towed out of river in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car was towed out of a river on Tuesday. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, a fisherman reported seeing an image on a live scope that appeared to be a car.…

8th Annual Books at the Barn held downtown

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event took place in the Hub City Tuesday. The Madison County Imagination Library hosted the 8th Annual Books at the Barn in downtown Jackson.…

Chester County's first winery to open in May

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A first-of-its-kind business for the Chester County community is preparing to open its doors. Forty Cannons Winery, located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farms in Henderson, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19 for…

Man faces multiple drug charges in Crockett County

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been arrested and is facing multiple drug charges. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, agents from the 28th district in Crockett County searched a home on Dupree Road Monday. Agents…

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