Local farmer speaks to Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary Club invited a local farmer as their guest for this week's meeting. Patterson Freeman became the manager of McWherter Farms in 2013, and he…
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Girl Scouts Heart of the South announces new CEO
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Girl Scouts Heart of the South has a new staff member. Wednesday, they announced Venus Chaney as their new Chief Executive Officer. “Venus embodies 360° of exceptional leadership. She is the first CEO to rise through…
Mississippi River flooding prompts evacuations, sandbagging
Communities along the Upper Mississippi River scrambled Wednesday as the always-massive river swelled to near-record levels, forcing some to evacuate while others downstream stacked sandbag walls and closed off flood-prone areas. The river has grown so large because of a…
JMCSS provides needed support to students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One team is pairing with the community to make a difference in the lives of students. The Jackson-Madison County School System Social and Behavioral Services team provides support to their…
Actress, author's poetry tour to kick off in Tennessee
FULL INTERVIEW: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two nationally-recognized authors are joining forces for a summer literary tour, with the first stop set for Nashville.…
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…
Titans finalize last piece of NFL's next pricey stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have the final financing piece for the NFL’s next stadium with the largest public investment yet that they hope to open for the 2027 season. The Metro Nashville City Council finally approved by…
Gibson County fire results in more than $1 million in damages
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 8 p.m. Monday, the Gibson County Fire Department was dispatched to the 20 block of Highway 79, also known as Gibson Highway, due to an active…
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…
Biden thanks 'Tennessee three' for 'standing up'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who became Democratic heroes for facing expulsion after participating in gun control protests visited the White House on Monday, describing themselves as “representatives of a movement" that is demanding greater restrictions on firearms to…
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…
