Program provides a head start for West TN families
MCKENZIE, Tenn. --- One organization is offering a program that will benefit early childhood development. Northwest TN Economic Development Council is a local community action agency. Head Start is…
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Expo offers a closer look at some unique animals
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Visitors head to the fairgrounds for the last chance to see some unique animals. Animal lovers flocked to the Jackson Fairgrounds Sunday for the last day of the Exotic…
Minority owned businesses honored at 2023 Jewel Awards
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local awards ceremony to showcase minority owned businesses happens right here in West Tennessee. The Jewel Awards were held on Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center here in…
Exotic pets return to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One event returns to the Jackson Fairgrounds for a weekend full of.... Pets. These might not be your everyday pets, like a dog or a cat, but hundreds of creatures…
Non-profit gives back to local first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One local group came together to show their appreciation to those who risk their lives in order to keep our community safe. SafeHaven Outreach Ministries gave back…
Jackson bookstore welcomes author for signing
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A book signing takes place at a local store. Author, blogger, and podcaster Susannah B. Lewis was at Christian Publisher's Outlet here in Jackson on Saturday. The book signing…
Performance honors Black History Month at City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson continued to celebrate Black History Month Friday at City Hall. Nadia Beard and the Children's Theatre Company of Jackson "Kids With a Cause"…
'Beauty and the Beast' comes to Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Students at Milan High School kicked off the opening night of their latest play. Students put on a performance of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at the…
Non-profit looks to bring high-speed internet to Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local officials will be receiving help bringing broadband to the communities. Heartland Forward, a company based in Arkansas, made it their mission to boost the economy in the Midwest…
Sheriff: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in Mississippi
ARKABUTLA, Miss. (AP) — A lone gunman killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather Friday at multiple locations in a tiny rural community in northern Mississippi, the sheriff said, leaving investigators searching for clues to what motivated the shocking…
SALT marks one year anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senior Adults Living Triumphantly are celebrating their one year anniversary! The Salvation Army created this community of seniors as an opportunity for older adults to come together. Each…
Blue Suede Dinner returns this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization is returning with their annual dinner that helps raise funds for youth across West Tennessee. The Carl Perkins Exchange Club is preparing for its 29th Blue…
Crockett County facing road closures due to flooding
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple roads are flooded in Crockett County following this week's severe weather. Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce says these roads will be closed until they are safe to…
How to celebrate National Margarita Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- National Margarita Day is February 22. Ahead of the day, tequila expert Jaime Salas has shown several ways you can spice up your everyday margarita. A classic margarita has a little bit of lime tequila and citrus,…
Stella Stevens, star of 'The Nutty Professor,' is dead at 84
Stella Stevens, a prominent leading lady in 1960s and 70s comedies perhaps best known for playing the object of Jerry Lewis’s affection in “The Nutty Professor,” has died. She was 84. FILE - Actress Stella Stevens…
