Family welcomes first baby of 2019
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brandy Whiting and Daniel Jarrett brought in 2019 with a different kind of celebration. "I can't believe that I had the New Year's baby," Whiting said. Born…
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Runners make New Year's resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Runners at this year's Commitment Day 5K are making commitments to achieve goals this year. "Take about two or three minutes off my time. Right now, I'm not very…
Some West Tennesseans ended 2018 with one last good deed
JACKSON, Tenn--Attendees at the Dream Builders Gala are ending 2018 with one final good deed. The gala, presented by Habitat for Humanity in Jackson, is to raise money for familis in…
Local distillery holds fundraiser for Carl Perkins Therapy Center
JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of the community came together to toast the new year at the Samuel Bryant distillery, Monday night. The New Year's Eve event is a fundraiser for the Carl Perkins…
Local church rings in new year with annual watch night service
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local congregation holds a New Year's Eve celebration. Local churches are saying out with the old and in with the new, with annual watch night services. All Nations Church of…
Year in Review: West Tennessee weather of 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we look back at the past year, we can't help but reflect on all the big weather events we've dealt with, whether it was record-breaking rain, tornadoes…
Flooding continues in parts of West Tennessee
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many people woke up to flooded areas Monday as we hit record rainfall in West Tennessee. Flooding is by no means a stranger to Decatur County. Keith…
New state laws take effect Jan. 1, 2019
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New laws are coming to Tennessee on Jan. 1. One of them deals with the opioid crisis. "Obviously opioids are a big problem in the state of Tennessee," said…
Weather causes power outages for many West Tennesseans
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson Electric Membership Corporation has announced there were thousands without power Monday morning due to weather. According to a release, recent weather has caused outages to about 2,100 members. There were reportedly 13 outage locations scattered…
Gas prices drop in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gas prices in Tennessee have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week. Gas is now averaging $2 a gallon, according to GasBuddy's daily survey. Current gas prices in Nashville are 2.11 a gallon, down 4.3 cents…
Memphis high school treated for pest infestation to reopen
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A high school in Tennessee that's been struggling with a pest infestation is set to reopen after Christmas break. WMC-TV reports Shelby County Schools said Kirby High School students would return to campus on Jan. 7…
US judge concerned that race may play unfair role in charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A black federal judge in Tennessee has raised concerns that a federal prosecutor's office in Memphis is charging black people with harsher counts than white people for similar crimes. The Commercial Appeal reports U.S. District Judge…
TN Dept. of Agriculture cautions farmers on herbicide rules
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is advising soybean and cotton farmers to follow new federal guidelines when applying a weed killer blamed for drifting and damaging crops in neighboring fields. In a news release, the department…
A local county continues to face flooded roads
SAVANNAH, Tenn-- Flooding is no stranger to the people in Hardin County, some said it floods so much they find ways to avoid it. "In the country there's like a lot…
A local church holds a special service
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church is celebrating the first Sunday after Christmas. Friends, family and loved ones gathered at St. Luke Episcopal Church to listen to the service and join in…
