Nursey manager talks freeze's impact on plants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This past winter, an extreme arctic blast caused temperatures to drop over 50 degrees in a matter of hours. The aftermath was dead plants, shrubs and trees that…
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Second mayoral debate to be held April 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters in the community will get a chance to familiarize themselves with local candidates. The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP will be hosting a mayoral candidate forum…
Jackson Symphony to celebrate music of the 80s
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This is your chance to hear some of your favorite 1980s hits live. The Jackson Symphony is celebrating the music of the 80s with a "rewind." It's a musical time warp to a decade when big hair and…
Round two of Strongest Towns begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is going up against a Pennsylvania town, and you can help! "This contest is put on by Strong Towns. It is themed after March…
161st anniversary of Shiloh to be marked with several events
SHILOH, Tenn. -- The early part of April marks 161 years since two armies came face-to-face in West Tennessee. To mark the anniversary, Shiloh National Military Park will be hosting a series of events. It begins with artillery demonstrations on…
First responders compete in 'Guns vs. Hoses' blood drive
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- First responders go head-to-head for a great cause. The Lexington Police Department, Henderson County Fire, and Henderson County Sheriff's Department "battled it out" in the Guns vs. Hoses…
Scholarship for music students gets a boost
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students looking to learn more about music at a local university just got a boost from two alumni. According to a news release, two Freed-Hardeman University alumni, Gordon and Bert "Bertha" Rampy, made a donation to music…
Repairs to cause temporary water cutoff in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Repairs to a pressure regulator station in Hardin County is going to cause water services to be stopped temporarily. The Savannah Utility Department will be making the repairs at the Hard Rock Road station, and will…
Jury selected as 'Rock Doc' trial set to begin
UPDATE (3/28/23): Former office manager testifies in Jeff Young trial MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The "Rock Doc" had his jury chosen for his upcoming trial. Jefferey Young Jr. appeared in court Monday…
Multiple injuries reported in Sunday wreck on I-40
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A wreck Sunday evening in Madison County halted interstate traffic and resulted in multiple injuries. According to Tennessee 511, a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 was reported around 5:29 p.m. The wreck occurred in the westbound lane…
Free event celebrating Poetry Month coming to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Griot Collective is preparing to present a free special event next month. "Drop the Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month" will be held on April 27 in downtown Jackson. The event will feature both published…
Police standoff in Chester County ends with surrender
UPDATE (3/27/23) Via City of Henderson Tennessee Police Department's Facebook page: On Sunday afternoon, March 26th, around 2:00 pm, Henderson Police Officers and Chester County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempting to serve…
Large police presence in Chester Co.
HENDERSON, Tenn. ---Possible standoff in Chester County. A tipster alerted us to a large police presence and possible standoff around 2:30 this afternoon in Henderson, Tennessee. When our crews arrived on the scene, they witnessed several police units, including SWAT…
Contestants compete for Spring pageant titles
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. ---Humboldt Spring Blossom Pageant held. The Spring Blossom Pageant is a fundraiser pageant and a preliminary to the Strawberry Festival Pageant held in May. There are age divisions from zero…
Authorities investigating homicide in Holladay
HOLLADAY, Tenn. --- Authorities are investigating homicide in Benton Co. According to information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents with TBI along with Benton County Sheriff's Department are currently investigating a homicide that took place Saturday, March 25,…
