New bridge opened in Benton County honors Sonny Melton
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county came together to pay tribute to one of their own, following a tragedy that affected families across the country in West Tennessee. "I'll probably go on…
News
Emergency officials conduct CERT training for potential disasters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders and volunteers came together Tuesday to train in how to respond during potential disasters. The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency held a drill for Union University nursing students on Tuesday. The Community Emergency Response Team…
Local restaurant pays it forward with the true meaning of being thankful
BELLS, Tenn. -- The Front Porch Restaurant in Crockett County is giving thanks and paying it forward. This is the seventh year for the Thanksgiving giveaway at the Front Porch. Carolyn Reed, the owner of the Front Porch, says this…
Local students participate in Special Olympics bowling
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- If these students get three strikes, they're not out. They get a turkey! Hardin County Middle and High School students with special needs participated in their first Special Olympics…
Lane College uses Home Depot grant to remodel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is remodeling after receiving a $50,000 grant. Lane College is renovating it's Student Union building and fitness center with the grant they received from the "Retool Your…
Local bank foundation donates $50,000 to Carl Perkins Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization got a helping hand just ahead of the holiday season. "For our bank to be healthy, we have to invest in the communities in West Tennessee,"…
Budget committee proposes big changes in meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's budget committee proposed big changes in the November meeting Tuesday. The focus on the Jackson's budget committee Tuesday morning was efficiency and for city departments to have clear…
Hunter faces major life changes after accident
MEDON, Tenn. -- A local community is reaching out to help the family of a hunter who faced major injuries. "It's sort of bittersweet for him, being in the hospital…
Suspects in 2018 robbery sentenced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men suspected of robbing a north Madison County convenience store have been sentenced. Investigators say the robbery happened at the Maverick gas station in Three Way on Dec. 14. Kevin Grammer was charged with aggravated robbery,…
Jackson Chamber announces new designation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber is now an accredited four-star chamber of commerce. They have been working over the past five years to move up from a three-star rating. “It's a bench-marking…
Former guidance counselor welcomes everyone to The Table
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A local former guidance counselor is now in the restaurant business. “Everybody can find a place at The Table,” Helen Hamilton said. The former church on Belmont Street in…
State hopes to engage communities, businesses in opioid crisis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a new program in hopes of bringing businesses and communities across the state together to discuss the effects of opioid abuse. The program, called the "opioid toolkit," has…
Star Center, Epilepsy Foundation discuss Epilepsy Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- November is epilepsy awareness month, and sources say one in 10 Tennesseans will have a seizure at some point in their life. The Epilepsy Foundation of Middle and West Tennessee is dedicated to the prevention and control…
Officials learn new ways to protect their communities
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--With more situations involving targeted violence, officials are taking action. "If you're protecting your schools, if you're protecting your workplaces, it really involves the community. You can't do it alone," said Special…
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is Epilepsy Awareness month. Sources say one in 10 Tennesseans will have a seizure at some point in their life. The Epilepsy Foundation of Middle and west Tennessee is dedicated to the prevention…
