Local genealogical society meets at library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group met to help West Tennesseans discover their roots. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met Tuesday evening at the Jackson-Madison County Library in the downtown area.…
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Multi-vehicle crash reported in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Officials have confirmed a multi-vehicle crash in Benton County. The crash occurred along Highway 641 near Jayson Street sometime around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash is currently under investigation.…
World War II veteran reaches 100th birthday in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A World War II veteran is celebrating another trip around the sun. Bill Hatcher is marking his 100th birthday on Tuesday. After his days in war, Hatcher returned…
Lawn, garden event set to return after three year pause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event at the West Tennessee AgResearch Center always draws a large crowd. Summer Celebration 2022 Lawn and Garden Show is set to begin this Thursday. This…
Dry weather impacting West Tennessee gardens
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The warmer than average and drier than average conditions have remained in West Tennessee since the middle of June. And now your plants may be feeling some…
Camp Bolivar to begin next week
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The third year of Camp Bolivar begins next week. That means sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from Bolivar Middle School will get to travel around town and learn more…
In 'Ms. Marvel', Muslim fans see a reflection of their lives
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jumana Zakir knows who she is going to be for Halloween this year. Hint: Her new favorite superhero is a lot like her – female, teen, Muslim, American and “totally awesome.” The…
Widening of I-40 bridges near Exit 79 to begin soon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is starting a new construction project, which may add a delay in your commute. This is part three of the Interstate 40 widening…
Prime Day deals return with two day event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Amazon's annual Prime Day event is back from July 12 to July 13, but only for Prime members. The two-day shopping event features millions of deals, with the…
3 Democrats running in Tennessee primary against Gov. Lee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three Democrats are running in the upcoming August primary to replace Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in hopes that the national political landscape could open some inroads for voters to consider a switch. It won’t be an…
Tennessee Valley Authority seeks proposals for big carbon-free push
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility is seeking proposals for for a huge addition of carbon-free electricity. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s request for carbon-free proposals seeks up to 5,000 megawatts of carbon-free energy before 2029. It’s the…
Food Truck Spotlight: J-Town Coffee
It's time for a pick-me-up! This week we're visiting J-Town Coffee, located next to Sonic in The Columns in Jackson. Owner David Sutherland says he's been roasting coffee for 14 years and wanted to bring excellent coffee to the…
'Not a kidnapping': Jackson police address alleged incident Sunday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 9 p.m. Sunday evening, we began receiving reports from Tipsters about an alleged kidnapping incident in Jackson. A Facebook post claimed a female was picked up in a white van near south Jackson and was able…
Events the week of July 11, 2022 in West Tennessee
Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Tuesday, July 12 Goat Yoga (Brownsville) Wednesday, July 13 Jackson Sings The Gospel (Jackson, Wed-Sat) Thursday, July 14 James Webb Space Telescope Community Event (Jackson) Summer Celebration at UT…
Retailers offers sales during Prime Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year, Amazon Prime Day is what many online shoppers look forward to. But this year, there may be some competition. This year's Amazon Prime Days are July 12 and…
