Hundreds attend panel hosted by BlueOval in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- BlueOval hosted a panel discussion at the Jackson Fairgrounds on Thursday. "It's pretty humbling when people come to see you like this because we are just people…
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Mississippi man wanted for child sex crime arrested in West TN
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Corinth, Mississippi man accused in a sex crime against a child was arrested this week in West Tennessee. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced that 35-year-old Robert Roy Thompson was apprehended near a residence in McNairy…
Fall Festival on the Square coming to downtown Lexington Saturday
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Happy fall, y'all! And there's no better way to celebrate the season than with festivities on the court square. This Saturday, Lexington's annual Fall Festival is returning…
Shadrack's light show to skip Jackson after issue with stadium parking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials have confirmed Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland will not return to the Jackson Baseball Stadium this year. A news released provided by the Jackson Rockabillys, who currently operate the stadium, states that…
West TN students take part in national 'Great ShakeOut' earthquake drill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations across the nation are preparing for a "great shaking." East Elementary School in Jackson participated in earthquake protocols through the Great ShakeOut 2022. The Great ShakeOut is…
Report: 42% of Gen Z have a diagnosed mental health condition
A new report shows in 2022, nearly one in three Gen Zers are rating their mental health as "bad." A nationwide study surveyed more than 1,000 people in the U.S. aged 18-24. The survey found that 42% of Gen Z…
Tennessee man charged with murder in death of toddler
TROUSDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tennessee man is behind bars in connection with the death of a toddler earlier this year. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 21-year-old James Curtis Yates is facing charges of felony murder and aggravated…
Holly Bobo slaying witness to plead guilty in federal weapons case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A convicted felon who was released from prison after giving key trial testimony about the slaying of Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo plans to change his plea to guilty on weapons charges filed shortly after he…
Health dept. to offer updated COVID vaccine boosters to kids ages 5-11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters are becoming available for young children at a local health department. Beginning Friday, October 21, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin offering the updated boosters to ages 5 to 11. A…
Average long-term US mortgage rates rise this week to 6.94%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week ahead of another expected rate increase by the Federal Reserve when it meets early next month. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key…
Codefendant in Tennessee campaign fraud case pleads guilty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville social club owner on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a campaign finance scheme that also involves a Tennessee state senator's failed 2016 congressional campaign. Joshua Smith, left, leaves federal court with…
Free breast cancer screenings available this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Because of fall, pumpkins, and Halloween, some people might associate the month of October with the color orange. But pink also represents the month as a way…
Boy Scouts of America celebrates Scout Week
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This week West Tennessee Area Council of Boy Scouts of America is celebrating Scout Week. They're hosting fun activities for all scouting families in the region. Wednesday,…
Train hits pickup truck hauling equipment in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders rushed to the scene of a crash of a train versus pick-up truck on Wednesday. Our crews found the crash at the intersection of…
Robbery suspect arrested after vehicle pursuit ends in wreck
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man accused of robbery was arrested after a police pursuit ended in a wreck Tuesday evening. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 20-year-old Jaylan Johnson is…
