'Cruise In' bike, toy drive to be held December 3
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Want to help bring a smile to a child's face? We have a place for you to cruise to! The fourth annual Cruise In Bicycle and Toy Drive is being held in Henderson on December 3.…
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Kirkland Cancer Center receives donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center received a donation this week. According to a news release, the $6,100 check came from Allen Samuels’ Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Hyundai. The check was presented to the cancer center Melissa Elmore…
Youth votes for favorite tree in Hardeman County
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Young local residents are putting in their vote for the holidays. The Carl Perkins Center began their Festival of Trees on Tuesday, with local students visiting the…
Christmas drive-thrus light up across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals may be looking for a new holiday tradition after officials confirmed Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland will not return to the Hub City this year. However, there's still opportunities…
UPDATE: Man wanted for rape of a child captured in Madison Co.
UPDATE (12/2/22): U.S. Marshals confirm Douglas was apprehended without incident off of Old Hickory Boulevard in Jackson around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office need your help. The two…
Tennessee first lady launches 12 Days of Giving
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's first lady Maria Lee has kicked off a campaign of giving, and hopes you'll join her. On Tuesday, Lee began the 12 Days of Giving social media…
Students shown financial reality at local high school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students got a taste of financial reality on Tuesday. Sacred Heart of Jesus High School students participated in Leaders Credit Union's Financial Realty program to get them thinking…
Local, national nonprofits join in on National Giving Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local nonprofits and organizations from across the country to participated in National Giving Day. Lt. Mark Cancia, with the Salvation Army in Jackson, said the day is a great way…
Jackson Symphony to ring in Christmas with Holiday Pops concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sounds of the season are ringing in! The Jackson Symphony is kicking off Christmas with a huge Holiday Pops weekend. There…
McKenzie's first new mayor in 10+ years takes office
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- One city welcomes a new mayor after more than a decade. Mayor Ryan Griffin was sworn in at McKenzie City Hall Tuesday during a private ceremony with family…
West Tennessee blood supply reaches critically low level
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee's blood supply has reached a critically low level, LIFELINE Blood Services announced Tuesday. LIFELINE says the shortage, which is caused by several issues, is a nationwide problem that also hinders their ability to import blood…
Storms could spawn major tornadoes, floods in several states
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City of Jackson prepares for Christmas parade, tree lighting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Preparations are underway for the City of Jackson's holiday celebrations. The annual Christmas parade and a tree lighting ceremony will take place in the Hub City next week. This year, instead of being held on a Monday…
Two Tennessee women found dead in car after crash, shooting
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Two Tennessee women found dead after a car crash and police shooting in suburban Detroit include one who was reported missing days earlier, authorities said Monday. Detectives working with the Wayne County Medical Examiner identified the…
$40M Tennessee incentive for battery cathode plant approved
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee panel on Monday approved a $40 million state economic incentive for a company that plans to invest $3.2 billion to develop a cathode materials plant for electric vehicle batteries. The State Funding Board cast the…
