Flag Day ceremony held at Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held a celebration in Liberty Park. The city hosted a Flag Day ceremony to recognize the stars and stripes of the American flag. On…
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Clinics, health department see fewer people for COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health clinics across West Tennessee are seeing fewer people getting COVID-19 vaccinations. "Currently, it's significantly lower than it was a few months ago or even a few weeks ago.…
Dyersburg police investigating June 4 shooting at car wash
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in the investigation of a June 4 shooting. The department says their officers responded to a shooting at a car wash on Forrest Street around 5:15 p.m. on…
Convict sentenced to life without parole in official's death
RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) — A convicted felon has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in a deal with prosecutors in the rape and killing of a Tennessee prison administrator during a 2019 escape. Curtis Ray Watson pleaded no…
Governor to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Tuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is placing a highlight on elder abuse. According to a news release, Gov. Bill Lee will declare Tuesday as Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The state says the goal is to protect the older…
Dyersburg State hosting IV Therapy Certification course
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College is offering an IV Therapy Certification course next month for current Licensed Practical Nurses. The in-person course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 6 through July 22, from 4 p.m. to…
Bolivar set to open Sand Beach Lake by July 4th
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The City of Bolivar is working to make sure Sand Beach Lake is open and ready to use by the Fourth of July weekend. "July 2nd, we…
Suspect in Camden hospital bomb threat identified as former employee
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Camden police have confirmed a suspect in a May bomb threat is now in custody. Investigators say Carlin Bush, 30, was arrested Saturday after a bomb threat was called in to Camden General Hospital on May 29.…
Shiloh National Military Park to host hike Saturday
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park has announced a special hike, scheduled for Saturday, June 19. The ranger-led hike "Crittenden Pushes the Center" will start at 10 a.m. at Tour Stop 2, according to a news release. The hike…
Family and friends gather for a Sunday Funday
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Cookies for Cancer held a Sunday Funday at Gene Record Park in Henderson. The event was created to bring family and friends together to enjoy the weather and each other. Cookies For…
Emerging insect can cause car damage
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Every year we hear about cicadas, but how much damage can these insects cause? Brood X cicadas are emerging in parts of the U.S. and this large swarm of cicadas will coat everything. Cicadas are highly acidic and…
Shooting at Milan Walmart under investigation
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan Police Department says Damarius Bates, Kylin Finch, and Dallas Ingram are currently in custody after a shooting at the Milan Walmart on Saturday. Milan Police Department says 19-year-old Camryn…
Hub City welcomes Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant contestants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The second Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant kicked off their first day of the event. Thirty-six contestants arrived in Jackson on Sunday to compete in the Miss Tennessee…
UPDATE: Suspect now in custody
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search for a suspect has come to an end. According to the Chester County Sheriff's Department, Terrance Terrill Anderson, 38, has been taken into custody. Original Story: CHESTER…
Marksmanship class teaches gun safety and offers history lesson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee sharpshooters broke out their rifles for a marksmanship clinic. Project Appleseed, a part of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association, hosted a two-day clinic at the Tennessee Sports Foundation in…
