West Tennessee community honors deceased veteran
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recently, a veteran named Mary Nolen passed away in Humboldt. She had no family or friends around to help plan her funeral service, but thanks to the community, she…
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Fire marshals warn citizens to "Candle with Care"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nothing sets the mood like candles, but a home fire can also ruin your evening. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 23 home candle fires are reported each day. With Valentine's Day around the corner, the…
Police investigate fight between two high schools
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tuesday night there were reports of a large fight between Adamsville Junior-Senior High School and Scotts Hill High School. According to the Adamsville Police Department, one student athlete on…
List of weather-related school closures
Several West Tennessee schools have closed due to weather. Below is a list of schools that are closed for one or more days this week. We will update this list as more closures are announced. Alamo City Schools will also…
Hardin County fire chief describes burglary of station equipment
HARDIN CO., Tenn. -- Hardin County fire chief Melvin Martin says a volunteer fire station in the Hookers Bend community was burglarized sometime between Sunday and Tuesday afternoon. He says someone cut a hole in the back of the building…
Young student wins Geobee for second time
JACKSON, Tenn.--This is the fifth year a local school hosts a "Geobee" and the second time a 6th grade boy wins the contest! Community Montessori's Brayden Connor and other school champions will become eligible to compete in the state Geobee.…
Local elementary school dyslexia program helps students
MILAN, Tenn. -- The READ Program at Milan Elementary School is offering aid to students with dyslexia. "If you look at the famous people, Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, those people that had dyslexia.…
Tennessee offers upgraded driver's licenses for air travel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee will begin offering residents the option to upgrade their driver's license starting July 1 to meet federal requirements that will affect air travel. Officials with the Department of Safety and Homeland Security told lawmakers on…
List of illness-related school closures
Several West Tennessee schools have closed for multiple days due to high numbers of illnesses. Below is a list of schools that are closed for one or more days this week. We will update this list as more closures are…
New movie theater brings upgraded amenities to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Empire Theatre is planning to bring a luxurious movie watching experience to Jackson. The theater is set to open this April with 700 seats and eight screens, along…
Vicky Foote declares candidacy for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local city council representative made a major announcement about her political future. City council representative Vicky Foote announced on Wednesday her intention to run for the office of…
West Carroll Schools closed Thursday, Friday due to illnesses
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Carroll Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday, February 7-8, due to illnesses. Director of Schools Dexter Williams announced the closure Wednesday afternoon. He said the absentee rate had reached around 18 percent. Williams…
Hardin Co. Schools closed remainder of week due to illnesses
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday, February 7-8, due to illnesses. Director of Schools Michael Davis confirmed the closure Wednesday afternoon, saying their absentee rate reached 16.4 percent Wednesday. Davis says 30 of…
What does it take to close a school for illness?
UPDATE: Director of Schools Michael Davis announced Wednesday afternoon that Hardin County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday, February 7-8, due to illnesses. Earlier story: HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Across West Tennessee, schools districts are calling off class not…
Martin woman arrested in theft of pickup truck
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A woman has been arrested in Stewart County after she was reportedly found driving a pickup truck stolen out of Martin. Jennifer Murphy, 35, of Martin was found driving the truck shortly after 12 a.m. Wednesday, according…
