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Westview High School band holds fundraiser

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One band is marching to the beat of its own drum, and with big travel plans. Westview High School band held its 35th annual Band Supper Tuesday evening. This year's meal included a barbecue sandwich,…

North Korea says hypersonic missile made 1st test flight

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile as it continues to expand its military capabilities. The missile test early Tuesday was North Korea’s third round of launches this month and took place…

United Way to host 80th anniversary banquet in December

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is hosting a banquet. The United Way of West Tennessee will be hosting their anniversary banquet at the end of this year, celebrating 80 years serving the area. Attendees can enjoy dinner, a silent…

Gov. Bill Lee tours Haywood High School

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- One Haywood County high school is already preparing their students for the industry headed their way. Haywood High School received a grant from the Governor's Investment and Vocational Education Act a few years ago. From…

COVID-related attacks prompt hospital to issue panic buttons

Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cox Medical Center Branson is using grant money to add buttons…

Accused killer of Hardin County deputy appears in court

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of killing Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke made his initial court appearance Tuesday. The arraignment for Todd Stricklin was held in front of General Sessions Judge Danny Smith. A "not guilty" plea was…

Tom Hardy, Andy Serkis sink their teeth into 'Venom' sequel

NEW YORK (AP) — Not everything worked in the first “Venom” film, a darker, slimier spinoff adjacent to Sony Pictures’ “Spider-verse” Marvel world. But as led by Tom Hardy’s Jekyll and Hyde act, it managed to break free of some…

Bicentennial Heritage Festival to be held Oct. 9

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is joining in on bicentennial celebrations. The Bicentennial Heritage Festival is being held at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, giving visitors the…

Local police warn of electric company scam calls

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office issued a scam warning via a Facebook post. The post focuses on recent scam calls impersonating a local electric company. The calls falsely inform you that your electricity will be disconnected…

The Ned to present 'Hairspray' October 21-23

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center will present "Hairspray: A Broadway Musical" this month. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the 60s-style musical centers around a teenager who sparks social change when she wins a role…

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