Local shop shares tips on caring for your car in excessive heat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the summertime, the inside of a vehicle can reach temperatures over 130 degrees. However, there are a few ways to keep your car in good shape. "Buy…
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TBI releases 2021 "Crime in Tennessee" report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released data on the state's crime in 2021. The bureau's most recent "Crime in Tennessee" publication showed that serious crime reports had decreased, that juveniles made up over 7% of arrests,…
US agencies temporarily barred from enforcing LGBTQ guidance
A judge in Tennessee has temporarily barred two federal agencies from enforcing directives issued by President Joe Biden's administration that extended protections for LGBTQ people in schools and workplaces. FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, photo, supporters…
Tennessee Human Rights Commission selects new director
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Human Rights Board of Commissioners has named a new executive director to oversee the agency. Muriel Malone Nolen was named executive director effective Monday after working with the agency since 2021, according to a…
Texas school shooter left trail of ominous warning signs
The Uvalde, Texas, gunman gave off so many warning signs that he was obsessed with violence and notoriety in the months leading up to the attack that teens who knew him began calling him “school shooter.” …
House to vote on same-sex marriage, push back against court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is set to vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court, whose conservative majority in overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access has sparked concerns that other rights enjoyed by countless Americans…
TBI: Jackson man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a Jackson man has been arrested for allegedly having child sexual abuse material. The news release says that Tanner Robinson, 21, was arrested Monday at his home on Richland Cove. The…
Events the week of July 18, 2022 in West Tennessee
Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Thursday, July 21 Bobcat Band Exhibition Night (Selmer) Shark Cage Competition (Humboldt) Friday, July 22 Movies in the Park (Jackson) Shiloh Blood Drive (Shiloh) Backpack Giveaway (Savannah) Totally Tubular…
New celebration coming to Savannah in September
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A new celebration is coming to Savannah this September. According to a news release, the first ever Catfish Derby Benefit Concert will be held in the downtown area. This one-day event will have food, live music, and…
Fuel prices across Tennessee show steady decline
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 17.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging at $4.09 per gallon Monday. According to GasBuddy's survey of gas stations in Tennessee, prices across the state are 50 cents…
Old Hickory Steakhouse demolished after fire in 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson staple has been torn down. From 1969 to 2007, Village Inn Pizza brought in people from all over Tennessee. The spot was known to be a…
Obion County couple receives 2022 TN Farm Bureau Young Farmer award honors
OBION COUNTY, Tenn.-- Derek and Micayla Giffin, of Obion County, are this year's Achievement Award winners for the Tennessee Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers' program. As a fifth-generation farmer, Derek Giffin operates Giffin Farms alongside Micayla Giffin, and also…
Jackson police chief speaks at Rotary Club
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Hickory Rotary Club held their weekly meeting on Monday. The meeting included a lunch, along with guest speaker, Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley. Corley has been with the Jackson Police Department for more than…
Residents react to ICARE announcement
JACKSON, Tenn.-- “It's just very heartbreaking to hear about the families that's involved and the community. So it's like another statistic has been added,” said one Jackson resident. Due to recent…
New additions on display highlighting history at Reelfoot Lake State Park
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local museum displays collection of history, creativity and growth. Officials with Reelfoot Lake State Park held a ribbon cutting Monday, unveiling its newest additions to the R.C. Donaldson Museum and Exhibit Hall. Over the past…
