JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are being sought for the 2021 Woman of Achievement. The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women says nominees should: Be working or living in West Tennessee, excluding Shelby County. Have achieved distinction in her field. Have…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Four West Tennessee schools have received an "exemplary" designation from the Tennessee Department of Education. In a news release, the department says the following were classified as "exemplary" in their 2020-21 school year designations: South Carroll Special…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is providing free ACT workshops for teachers. The two-hour Zoom workshops are meant to help teachers learn more about teaching the ACT to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee schoolteacher has been arrested on charges of aggravated kidnapping and rape. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Kadarius Scott was charged in connection with an alleged incident in Ooltewah, not on school property.…
WBBJ-TV is now offering MeTV access through a new channel. To watch MeTV, you will need to re-scan your TV antenna for the new 7.4 channel. Here’s how: On your remote, go to the menu In settings, install or channel…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms the individual was a 58-year-old woman, who died on Sept. 11. A total of 269…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local medical professional says among young adults, suicide is one of the leading causes of death. "People under 25, suicide is the second leading cause of death and that is significant," said Anna Cook, Psychiatric Nurse…
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- One local university is moving up in the ranks. Freed-Hardeman University is now ranked in the top five of the U.S. News and World Report for Best Value Schools. The best value ranking considers a school's academic quality,…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- If sweet tea and fried food is your favorite combo, you'll be able to have those soon. The Sweet Tea and Southern Pickin's Festival is coming back after a year of absence due to the pandemic. The…
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- A FEMA representative is currently working non-stop to make sure everyone knows what assistance is available to them in Waverly. For residents struggling to pick up the pieces after the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nursing home received recognition on Monday. Regency Retirement Village received a proclamation from Jackson Mayor Scott Conger to kickoff Assisted Living Week. Every year the week brings activities for residents to recognize them and…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Officers involved in saving the life of child who was shot in August are being recognized. The Martin Police Department says that Lt. John Cross, Patrol Officer Aaron Carter, Patrol Officer John Colt Fulcher and Patrol…
NEW YORK (AP) — George Wein, one of the great impresarios of 20th century music who helped found the Newport jazz and folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France, has died…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System confirmed a 9-year-old student has been expelled for bringing a handgun to school. According to a JMCSS news release, the incident occurred on Monday after the fourth grade student showed the loaded…
A new study says up to half of the $14 trillion spent by the Pentagon since 9/11 went to for-profit defense contractors. While much of this money went to weapons suppliers, the research points to the dependence on contractors as…
