Area recycling center gets grant for new initiative
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three local cities could see a change in their recycling after the West Tennessee Regional Recycling Hub receives a $179,000 grant. "They're sharing carts with local…
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Police say Social Security scams on the rise
MILAN, Tenn. -- It seems like every day there are more scams, and especially upsetting are scams that target people who depend on Social Security benefits and then use the recipients'…
Jackson nonprofit receives $15K CVS Health Community Grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency gets a grant to increase access to quality health care. JACOA received the $15,000 CVS Health Community Grant Monday. These grants support nonprofit organizations that are providing much-needed access…
UT Martin mourns sudden loss of rodeo student-athlete
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is mourning the loss of a rodeo student-athlete. Wyatt Cole, 20, an agriculture business major from Owenton, Kentucky, passed away Sunday evening, according to the university. "Wyatt was a super good…
Memphis T-shirt company CEO killed in Costa Rica car crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A prominent Tennessee businessman has been killed in a car crash in Costa Rica. News outlets report that according to representatives of his company, Memphis businessman 61-year-old Mike Bowen died Saturday. T-Shirt Champions confirmed the death…
Nashville mayor to sign order to help LGBT-owned businesses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Nashville Mayor David Briley is set to sign an executive order to help LGBT-owned businesses. Briley office says he will be joined on Monday by officials from the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Comcast and the…
Mental health institute escapees now captured
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men are captured after escaping a mental health institute. Around 7 p.m. Sunday, 28-year-old Dillon Hight and 29-year-old Timothy Keen escaped from the Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar, according to the Hardeman County Sheriff's…
A local church celebrates their 10th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church is celebrating ten years of service to the community. Members of City Fellowship Baptist Church celebrated with food, music and dancing. Friends, family and loved ones gathered together to listen to the service and join…
Authorities warn of 'sweetheart scams' ahead of Valentine's Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning about scammers who take advantage of Valentine's Day. "Sweetheart Scams" involve meeting a scammer on a dating site or social network site. The scammer converses with the…
High schools punished for fight after basketball game
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee schools are facing the consequences of a post-game brawl on Tuesday. Adamsville Junior-Senior High School and Scotts Hill High School are on restrictive probation for the next two years and will not…
Hub City Classic brings HBCU marching bands together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A little bit of music and dance came to Jackson Saturday night when the Hub City Classic Battle of the Bands and Greek Step-show sounded off at…
Tennessee State Guard welcomes new commander
JACKSON, Tenn. - A new commander is set to take charge of the Tennessee State Guard. The Tennessee State Guard held a change of command ceremony, which was held at the Tennessee…
Martial arts business holds grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. - Today was the grand opening of a new local business. South Jackson Martial Arts opened up at the at the Maximum Fitness Gym in South Highland. Members say it was a way to invite the community to…
Local distilleries host wine and moonshine tour
JACKSON, Tenn. - Three local distilleries came together for an annual event. Century Farm Winery, Samuel T. Bryant Distillery, and Crown Winery held a chocolate, wine and moonshine tour. Those who participated got to taste different flavors of wine and…
Daughters of the Confederacy claims ownership of town square
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - The United Daughters of the Confederacy wants a court to declare that it owns the Franklin public square and a Confederate monument that sits on it. The Tennessean reports the ownership dispute began in September when…
