Fish Tent opens at World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris
PARIS, Tenn.--It's fish frying season here in West Tennessee and Wednesday marked the opening of the fish tent at the World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris. The day started out with a…
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Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance celebrates history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The year 2023 marks 100 years of Tennessee having a sustainable funding source for roads. The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance see this time as a way to celebrate,…
United Way releases new ALICE data
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of Tennessee released a groundbreaking study that reveals the size and scope of financial hardship across the state. UWTN has partnered with "United for ALICE," which developed…
Millions of dollars granted to combat homelessness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, local mayors, Tennessee Continuum of Care Directors, and more gathered to receive a $3.2 million Continuum Care grant to address homelessness in Jackson. "Today's check was over…
Blue Oval meeting focuses on workforce involvement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Blue Oval City Community Impact meeting was held on how to get more people involved in the workforce. The Workforce Development Director of Eastman Chemical Company and…
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…
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…
