Students participate in state-wide tornado drill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Class at Alexander Elementary School was interrupted Wednesday morning by tornado sirens. "Hopefully we never have one, but we want them to be prepared and know this is…
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Local Alzheimer's group holds caregiver conference
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local caregivers learn how to care for their patients and loved ones who are suffering from a condition that unfortunately affects more and more of our population. "This…
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency tests possible new case of CWD
CHESTER CO., Tenn. -- There is a possible new case of chronic wasting disease in West Tennessee. If confirmed, it will be the first ever case for Chester County. "45 minutes to…
West TN soldier surprises daughter after returning from overseas
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local girl got a big surprise Wednesday morning. Matt Brown surprised his daughter Lillian Brown Wednesday morning during chapel at Savannah Christian Academy in Savannah. Matt…
Obion Co. authorities ask public to be on lookout for missing teen
UPDATE: The Obion County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that Dallas Larue has been located and returned to her parents. OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing West Tennessee teenager. Dallas…
Investigators: New leads in 1998 cold case homicide; $24,000 reward still available
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators say they have developed new leads in the 1998 cold case homicide of Michael Bell. Bell was a clerk at the McKee’s Stateline Convenience Store when he was…
Tennessee among 8 states in broadband mapping project
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee will be among eight states in a new project to expand and update a national broadband map. A news release from U.S. Sen Marsha Blackburn's office says the project by the National Telecommunications and Information…
Family, friends hold candlelight vigil for James Rivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends and family of James Rivers gathered Tuesday evening with candles lit in memory of his life. "I thank everybody for coming out," said Tanya Rivers, mother of…
North Parkway Middle School hosts Black History Month program
JACKSON, Tenn.--An east Jackson middle school held a special assembly for Black History Month. North Parkway Middle School featured a number of black entrepreneurs and their families during an assembly…
100 Women Who Care donate $10k to Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local group is raising money for a non-profit organization. A group called "100 Women Who Care" gathered at 731 Sports Bar and Grill Tuesday evening. Each woman in the…
Decatur County continues to deal with flooding; how to help
DECATUR CO., Tenn. -- Decatur County is experiencing historical flooding with several roads being cut off. Parts of Mount Carmel Road are completely closed off due to the high waters.…
West Tennessee public information officers meet with media
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three years ago, a 2-year old boy named Noah Chamberlin went missing near Pinson, in south Madison County. Tragically, he was found dead seven days later. As a…
THP responds to deadly crash near Gibson
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms they are responding to a crash with two fatalities outside the city of Gibson. Lt. Brad Wilbanks said troopers were responding around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash in the…
Chester Co. students want to 'kill 'em with kindness' to stop bullying
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students at Chester County High School are trying to stop bullying in its tracks. "We felt the need to make a display of compassion and sympathy throughout…
Local gifted students take field trip to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sixty-two gifted fourth and fifth grade students from all 12 schools in Jackson-Madison County took an educational field trip Tuesday morning. "We've just completed a unit of…
