Jackson church holds cookout for first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church provided first responders with the chance to take a deep breath and enjoy some delicious food. The sweet summer sound of a cookout filled the air…
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Nearly 100 pounds of marijuana recovered in I-40 traffic stop
HAYWOOD, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force announced the discovery of nearly 100 pounds of marijuana in Haywood County. A news release from the Task Force says a rental car was stopped on Interstate 40 around 9…
TBI, Paris police investigating 2004 homicide
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Paris Police Department are continuing to investigate a 2004 homicide. Police say Glenn Foster, 52, was found shot to death inside his McCampbell Street home in December 2004. Investigators say Foster…
149,179 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,673 deaths, 6,677 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of cases of 149,179 COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, August 27. In addition, 1,673 people have died and 6,677 have been hospitalized. Another 111,416 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
City of Jackson preps streets for potential flooding
BEMIS, Tenn. -- West Tennessee is expecting quite of bit of rain tomorrow, and that means potential flooding for some areas. Some areas like D Street in Bemis are already saturated with…
Severe weather wrecks coast as Hurricane Laura reaches shore
(CBS Newspath) -- Strong wind and heavy rain hit Louisiana as Hurricane Laura came ashore early Thursday morning. The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of the state as a Category 4 hurricane.
RIFA sets goal to raise 50 tons of food during 'Hunger Action Month'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In 2019, RIFA served more than 518,000 meals to West Tennesseans. But this year is looking a little different. "RIFA, along with everyone else, has faced…
49 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co., death toll rises to 39
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 101-year-old woman has died due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says the woman died Thursday as a result of the virus. There are now a total…
Empire 8 to reopen with new safety protocols
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local movie theatre is reopening its doors to the West Tennessee community, and it's all with new safety protocols. Leaders with Empire 8 Theatre say they want…
Residents celebrate 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Carroll County residents came together Wednesday to celebrate a huge milestone. Community members stood outside of the Carroll County Courthouse. The tribute was held for the 100th anniversary of…
Bethel uses on-campus clinic to fight COVID-19
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university discussed their comprehensive plan on fighting COVID-19 on campus. Bethel University reopened August 10. They knew coronavirus was still a big concern, and that's why…
McKenzie Medical Center, Bethel team up for on-campus clinic
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university and medical center have team up in a crucial time. What looks like a small building on Bethel University's campus is actually one of their…
THP releases details in fatal Decatur County I-40 crash
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released information on Wednesday morning's fatal crash involving two tractor trailers. THP says the crash occurred around 6:45 a.m. on Interstate 40…
2 suspects sought in aggravated robbery at Game X Change
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking two suspects in an aggravated robbery at Game X Change on North Highland. A news release from police says the robbery occurred around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Investigators say one suspect…
Judge orders Tennessee to mention virus on mail voting form
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A judge has ordered Tennessee election officials to clearly communicate on absentee ballot applications that people can vote by mail if they think health conditions make voting in person too risky during the coronavirus pandemic. State…
