Local car service manager talks driving safety, precautions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can be difficult to navigate through. It is always recommended to stay home if possible. However, for those who…
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Ice storm brings down limbs in local county
PARIS, Tenn. -- The ice storms are impacting West Tennessee and more are on the way. According to the Paris Board of Public Utilities, Tuesday around 7:30 a.m. a tree fell…
Crews prep for second round of winter weather
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local officials talked about preparation be done to prepare the area for a second day of winter weather. "Right now we are pre-salting. The moisture on the street is just right to kind of a…
Tops Google search trends for January revealed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What do girls scout cookies, the Dallas Cowboys and the University of Georgia have in common? The answer to that question is that they were all some of…
Poll of the Day: Ready for warmer weather?
Freezing temperatures and icy conditions have returned to West Tennessee this week, with the official start of spring still more than six weeks away. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. [gravityform id="211" title="false"…
Organizations advocate for safer roads, offer solutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Companies are coming together to make the roads a safer place, and you play a major role. Organizations all over the U.S. are getting more information out to the…
Tennessee children services agency seeks $26M to curb issues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee agency that has faced heightened scrutiny for failures in oversight of the state’s most vulnerable children is requesting a quick influx of $26.6 million. The funding requested Monday by Department of Children's Services Commissioner…
School & Business Closings: Wednesday, Feb. 1
Click here for a list of closings on Thursday, February 2. The following schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 1 due to inclement weather: Alamo City Schools Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bethel University Bradford Special School District…
Pace Industries to invest $2.8 million in Jackson facility, add 49 jobs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pace Industries, North America's leading die cast manufacturer, is planning to expand its operations in Madison County. The company is planning to invest $2.8 million into its Lower Brownsville Road facility in Jackson, bringing 49 new job…
Nationwide shortage causing testing delays for CWD
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces they're experiencing significant testing delays for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The TWRA says the delay is due to a nationwide shortage of test kits, and approximately 2,180 Tennessee CWD samples are…
Tyre Nichols' parents to attend Biden State of Union speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — The parents of Tyre Nichols will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol next week. Nichols is the 29-year-old Black man who was severely beaten by police officers in Memphis, Tennessee,…
Priscilla Presley disputes trust of late Lisa Marie Presley
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Priscilla Presley has filed legal documents disputing who oversees the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley. The filing in Los Angeles Superior Court last week disputes the validity of a 2016 amendment to Lisa…
Tennessee Correction Department holding citizens academy
The Tennessee Department of Correction is accepting applications for its Citizens Correctional Academy through Feb. 6. The five-week program runs from April 25 through May 23. It is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law…
Crews ready as winter weather arrives in the area
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With weather hitting West Tennessee, agencies are preparing for outages, possible fires, and dangerous road conditions. This is a time where the Madison County Fire Department sees a…
'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 1980s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family…
