Atwood swears in new mayor
ATWOOD, Tenn. – The town of Atwood officially has a new mayor. Thursday night, a crowd packed into a town hall meeting for the swearing in of Fridie Algee. Algee won the election in early November against Mike Tolley…
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Eternal flame returns to UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An extinguished flame is burning once again after nearly 22 years. From 1986 to around the year 2000, the University of Tennessee at Martin's eternal flame…
City leaders discuss plans to buy Jackson Plaza
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special budget meeting was called for Thursday morning to discuss plans that could impact Jackson for years to come. "We had a special call meeting today to consider the…
Wanted man may be in Dyer, Obion, Lake County area
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office says a wanted man may by in the Dyer, Obion or Lake County area. The sheriff's office says that Tommy Griffin is wanted by US Marshals for violation of…
Health department hosts free flu shot clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of the year again. With the cold weather coming in, more people are getting sick. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department offered free flu shots to fight…
Business sponsors nonprofit's 105th home build
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business lent a helping hand to a nonprofit. The PRA Group is sponsoring Habitat for Humanity's 105th home build. Habitat for Humanity is currently in the phase…
Big Burger fires up the grill in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new burger joint makes its way into the Hub City. Big Burger got its start as a ghost kitchen inside the Nineteen B restaurant that was located in…
Savannah resident among winners in statewide photo contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean is among the winners of a statewide contest! According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, after a record number of entries into the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest, their staff narrowed it down…
Locally-made wrapping paper to help local center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two groups have made it to where gifts can be wrapped in a good cause. According to a news release, Tennessee Industrial Printing and Adelsberger Marking have designed and made holiday wrapping paper. They say the design…
Poll of the Day: Jackson Plaza plans
The City of Jackson recently announced their planned purchase of Jackson Plaza, a nearly 21 acre lot off of Old Hickory Boulevard that houses a mostly-abandoned strip mall and the former Service Merchandise location. City officials say they plan to…
Angel Tree tags still available at south Jackson Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Christmas season is a time of giving, and one nonprofit is helping those in the community to participate in a special way. The Salvation Army has been…
$1.8 million being put towards improving Tennesseans' health
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over $1 million in grants are going towards projects regarding Tennesseans' health. According to the news release, the Tennessee Department of Health will be putting a total of $1.8 million into projects that help improve physical health,…
List of Christmas events to begin in Lexington
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A range of Christmas events is beginning Thursday night in Lexington. Thursday at 5 p.m., there will be a Lighting of the Tree at the Henderson County Courthouse! Then on Monday, December 12, there will…
Paris man gets 25-year sentence for producing child pornography
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Paris, Tennessee man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography while being a registered sex offender. According to U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz, 56-year-old Charles Anthony Anderson was sentenced by…
Milan felon sentenced to 7+ years in prison for illegal firearm possession
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A convicted felon will spend more time behind bars after being caught with a firearm. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 29-year-old Lavokeous Ivory has been sentenced to seven years…
