South Gibson Co. High School receives literacy grant
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local school receives a grant to expand reading for students. Students at South Gibson County High School will soon see a new option in the school's library. Library Media…
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City of Jackson accuses Waste Management of violating contract
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson is accusing one company of breaking their contract. The city of Jackson notified Waste Management last week that officials believe the company has broken their 2016 contract.…
Union University president known for remembering names
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university president has earned a reputation for learning students and faculty members' names. Going to college can be intimidating. There is a big campus, thousands of students and a…
Second correctional officer pleads guilty to assaulting inmate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A second correctional officer at a West Tennessee prison has pleaded guilty to unlawful use of force against an inmate. In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed 22-year-old Tanner Penwell pleaded guilty to assaulting an…
TBI hands out over $30,000 in reward money for capture of escaped inmate
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement partners have rewarded more than $30,000 so far in the capture of Curtis Watson. Thursday, authorities rewarded citizens who assisted in Watson's capture with $32,250, according to the TBI.…
TBI confirms death investigation in Alamo, search for vehicle
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed a death investigation is underway at an Alamo home. The TBI confirmed they are conducting a joint investigation with the Crockett County Sheriff's Office. Investigators and agents from both agencies…
Jackson-Madison Co. School Board names new chairman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board named James "Pete" Johnson the board chairman during Thursday morning's combined meeting. Johnson takes over the position for Kevin Alexander. The new appointments were a…
City of Jackson says Waste Management breached contract
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last week, the City of Jackson notified Waste Management that the city believed the company had breached a 2016 trash pick-up contract. The city notified Waste Management on Aug. 29 that the company had not been picking…
Lee names new chancellor for 5 West Tennessee counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee has appointed a new chancellor to serve in a West Tennessee judicial district. Lee's office says in a news release Wednesday that attorney Jennifer King of Carroll County will serve as chancellor of…
Greyhound station turning the lights back on after 70 years
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Everybody used Greyhound," said Greyhound bus station owner John Allen. On Thursday night, the Greyhound bus station in downtown Jackson will flicker back to life. Allen said after many years, it's time…
What's New Wednesday: Josh & Jelli Snobiz + Hebrew Coffees
Josh and Jelli Lackey are a colorful couple, in fact, they are newlyweds! One of the first things they are doing as a beloved couple is start a new business, a sno biz. "We always wanted…
Jackson leaders vote to pass vacant property ordinance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new ordinance in the Hub City will crack down on vacant properties. "One of the concerns is that so many vacant buildings tend to make a downtown area or…
Local experts give tips on dealing with new wildlife
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee has around 1,500 different species of animals, making it one of the most diverse states in the country. That means you might…
Library displays banned books, encourages people to read them
MILAN, Tenn.-- "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Where the Wild Things Are," and "A Light in the Attic." What do these books have in common? They've all been banned in various places since they were…
Dyer County celebrates fair week
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee fair is underway with events for the whole family. "Being a county that borders the Mississippi River, agriculture is big, and so we showcase that here at…
