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19 indicted in Hardin County drug investigation

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nineteen individuals in Hardin County have been indicted on drug related charges. A year-long investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Hardin County Sheriff's…

Supreme Court certifies ruling ending Trump border policy

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday certified its month-old ruling allowing the Biden administration to end a cornerstone Trump-era border policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, a pro forma act…

First Amendment Festival to be held in West Tennessee

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit is hosting a First Amendment Festival at Discovery Park of America. The festival is being hosted by The Freedom Forum at the park on Sept. 24. A news release from the park says there…

Psychiatrist says Sandy Hook parents fear for their lives

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The parents of a Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim live with a complex form of post-traumatic stress disorder and a constant fear that followers of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will kill them, a psychiatrist testified…

United Way celebrating 80 years with Unitas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee hosting Unitas in celebration of its 80th anniversary. The event will take place on Aug. 18 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This…

Monte Cooper named as new Chief Operating Officer for JEA

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority has a named a new Chief Operating Officer.   JEA announced on Monday that Monte Cooper has been appointed to the position following an open application process and several weeks of interviews with…

Health department hosting back-to-school vaccine clinic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is helping everyone get back to school healthily. The department says it is hosting a back-to-school vaccine clinic on Saturday, Aug. 6 by appointment only. “This is a great opportunity for…

Registration open for 20th Kent Jones bike tour

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kent Jones 100 Bicycle Century Tour + 5K has reached its 20th anniversary! This annual event has been serving as a fundraiser for the Jackson State Community College Foundation, which helps with student financial assistance. The…

Free concert to be held in Fulton, Kentucky

FULTON, Ky. -- A free show is being held just across the border in Kentucky. The Fulton Tourism Commission is hosting Music by KOTA on Aug. 13. They are an alternative rock band from Memphis, and their work has been…

Events the week of August 1, 2022 in West Tennessee

Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Monday, August 1  Peabody Open House (Trenton) Tuesday, August 2 Job Fair (Jackson) Friday, August 5 Music at the AMP (Jackson) Saturday, August 6 911 Camp (Jackson) School Supply…

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