Local organization hosts dinner for first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization handed out free meals to first responders. Birth Choice, a prolife organization that helps new mothers, gave out free meals to first responders in…
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Safety app gives parents an informative platform
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee families have been given tools to help in the safety of their students. "This toolkit includes how to talk to your school about emergency plans, how to…
LIFELINE hosts its 2022 Vein Drain blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, LIFELINE had their Vein Drain Blood Drive, an annual event that dates back several years. "This is our annual Vein Drain. We have been doing this for…
Luncheon held to celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store hosted a luncheon on Thursday in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The purpose of the luncheon was to engage community leaders, service…
Man found with firearm manufacturing materials sentenced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Obion County man has been sentenced to federal prison for unlawful possession of firearms, silencers and machine guns. A news release says that in August of 2018, the Union City Police Department, along with other law…
'Last Ride' planned in memory of Bob's House of Honda founder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special send-off is being planned in memory of a beloved business owner. Robert Beasley, owner and founder of Bob's House of Honda in Jackson, died October 24 at 90 years old. According to a Bob's House…
Suspect breaks into Jackson Dollar General, steals Newport cigarettes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigation a breaking and entering and theft at a local Dollar General. According to Crime Stoppers of Jackson-Madison County, around 6 a.m. Thursday morning, officers responded to an…
Union University continues Bicentennial celebration with Prayer Breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university continues their Bicentennial celebration with the community by joining together in prayer. Union University students, staff and alumni came together for a morning of prayer. "To…
Tyson Foods to donate over 1,300 meals in Union City on Friday
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is preparing to donate over 1,300 meals to families in West Tennessee. Tyson's annual Community Feed event will take place Friday, October 28 in Union City. Beginning at 5 p.m. at the Obion County…
Survivor of ovarian, stomach cancer looks to spread awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Abby Jo Wilson is a student at Jackson State Community College, and during her time there, she was diagnosed with cancer. "So today I'im here to spread cancer awareness. I'm…
Mayor's Youth Council ready for new members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is opening its applications for the 4th annual Mayor's Youth Council. The city is opening the 2022-2023 Youth Council applications for interested high school juniors,…
Benton County mayor attends meeting on Blue Oval City
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The mayor of Benton County headed westward for a meeting about Blue Oval City on Wednesday. A news release says that Mayor Mark Ward went to Covington for the meeting on the multi-billion dollar project. Ward…
Man who fired at officer receives 10 year sentence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who fired at law enforcement in 2020 has been sentenced, according to a news release. The release says that back in February of 2020, Bolivar police responded to home on East Margin Street about a…
Man arrested after drugs, weapons found in weekend traffic stop
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two law enforcement agencies say that a man was arrested, and multiple narcotics and weapons were found over the weekend. According to a Facebook post by the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, officers pulled over a vehicle…
JEA, TVA partner to help with customer utility bills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A partnership between two agencies is bringing help to West Tennessee. According to a news release, the Jackson Energy Authority and the Tennessee Valley Authority have each put $25,000 into a program called UTILICARE. The release says…
