First new mayor in two decades takes office in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — For the first time in two decades, a new leader takes office in Carroll County. For Mayor Joseph Butler, becoming mayor of his home county is personal.…
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West Tennessee Healthcare expands 911 center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The emergency medical dispatch center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital began expanding a few months ago along with their coverage area. "We're still dispatching the 911 calls as…
JEA crews help with Hurricane Florence relief in North Carolina
The accompanying photos, courtesy of Jackson Energy Authority, show JEA crews at work Monday in Lumberton, North Carolina. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ten people from the Hub City are helping with…
Carroll County Fair kicks off this week
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fast rides and fried food on sticks mean fair season continues on in West Tennessee. The Carroll County Fair is set to open to the public at…
American Red Cross helps thousands impacted by Florence
NORTH CAROLINA -- The American Red Cross is asking for your help assisting those impacted by Hurricane Florence. Tasha is mother to Kychayla, 10, and identical twins, Amier and Nazier, 3. A lifelong resident of Belhaven,…
Goodwill to host job fair Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Goodwill Career Solutions will host a job fair Tuesday, Sept. 18. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Solutions Center located at at 1320 South Highland Avenue in Jackson. Five…
Funeral held for Tennessee World War II pilot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The remains of a Tennessee World War II pilot have been laid to rest at his family's cemetery. The Tennessean reports a funeral was held Saturday for Navy Reserve Ensign Harold P. DeMoss in Nashville. He…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park to assess storm impact
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- Officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin assessing the impact of Tropical Storm Florence's remnants. Park officials say in a statement areas of the park that straddle Tennessee and North Carolina will be…
Local church hosts worship service for special needs families
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those with special needs enjoyed a worship service Sunday specifically created for special needs families. The Exception Worhip Service took place at Forest Heights United Methodist Church. They started the service by singing fun songs. "And…
UT president announces retirement
KNOXVILLE -- University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro announced Monday that he will retire after the first of the year. DiPietro will retire Feb. 14, 2019, according to a release. He will step down from active service Nov. 21 to…
West TN Invitational concludes
JACKSON, Tenn. --Today wraps this year's West Tn Invitational. The event was brought back to the Jackson area to raise money for the Ayers Children's Foundation. Ayers Children Medical Center is a…
Achaeofest teaches West Tennesseans about Native American history
PINSON, Tenn. — Sunday wraps up the 36th annual Archaeofest in Pinson. The annual festival was at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park. It was a celebration of Native American culture and archaeology…
Former college football player convicted of killing ex-girlfriend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former Division III college football player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend says he never intended to cause her any physical harm. William Riley Gaul spoke Friday at his sentencing hearing, four months after jurors found…
Country music star's son-in-law dies in Florida fall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Nashville prosecutor who was the son-in-law of country music star Alan Jackson has died in a fall in Florida. Citing a Davidson County District's Attorney's Office release, 28-year-old Ben Selecman died Wednesday. He was at…
West Tennesseans come out for annual race at local school
JACKSON, Tenn. — Saturday marks the 6th annual race day at Augustine school in Jackson. Registration was open to all over the age of four. Categories included individuals, teams and families. The races were divided into three obstacle courses including…
