Henderson honors legacy of Sue Shelton White
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Living in West Tennessee, you've probably heard the name Sue Shelton White. She grew up in Chester County. "She went on to become the first female attorney in…
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Woman charged in man's stabbing death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a woman has been charged in connection with the stabbing death of 60-year-old Kenneth Brasher. Police say 19-year-old Tayana Williams is charged with first-degree murder during the perpetration of especially aggravated robbery in…
Suspect in Obion Co. arson also charged with rape of minor
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man arrested Thursday is facing additional charges of rape and sexual battery of a minor. Court documents say Tony Dillahunt, 55, of South Fulton, is accused of sexually assaulting a child multiple times over a…
2 teens arrested after report of shots fired
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two teenage boys are in custody after a report of shots fired in east Jackson Friday morning. Jackson police responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 5:30 a.m. Friday near Conalco Drive. Officers spotted juveniles…
198 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 198, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The newest patients include: a 19-year-old woman who is…
Hundreds gather to remember the life of Katherine Williams
PARIS, Tenn. -- The family of country music singer Hank Williams Jr. is remembering the life of a loved one they recently lost. "She was a sweetheart. She was one of the…
City councilman addresses public outcry against racism, police brutality
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the past month, hundreds of residents have taken to the streets to protest against racism and police brutality. A city leader is speaking up on what steps can…
Literacy program provides books to students, educators
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students in one local county received some new reads. The Governor's Early Literacy Program and Scholastic teamed up to provide books to 2,100 students and educators across the stprate.…
Museum uses social media to honor local African-American artists
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local museum is recognizing rhythm and blues African-American artists of West Tennessee. For the first time, the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center organizers are taking to…
Local organization to hold Juneteenth celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness is preparing to celebrate another year of Juneteenth. "Our oldest African-American holiday since 1865," said event organizer Wendy Trice. Juneteenth, meaning June 19, is…
Obion Co. man faces charges following Monday house fire
SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. -- An Obion County man is facing charges related to a house fire following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A news release from the TBI says 55-year-old Tony Dillahunt was arrested after an investigation…
City officials discuss COVID-19 impact on city taxes, revenue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson officials continue to look at how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact taxes across the city and the upcoming budget. "Currently, we are looking at impacts to hotel-motel…
Over 660 long-term care facilities complete COVID-19 testing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee announced that almost all of the state's long-term care facilities have completed their COVID-19 testing. A release from the governor's office says over 660 of the 700 facilities have completed their required testing…
Jackson Transit Authority unveils new trolley
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority unveiled a brand new, 30-foot long trolley style bus. The trolley bus project started more than 10 years ago with the board members taking an interest…
Tennessee unemployment rate falls in May after record April
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee’s jobless rate in May fell compared with a record increase the month before, as more than 300,000 people continued to receive unemployment payouts during the new coronavirus outbreak. The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce…
