TWRA reminds boaters to be safe this Memorial Day weekend
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many West Tennesseans are counting down the days until Memorial Day weekend — in particular, boaters looking forward to getting back on the water. "We're not out…
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State Rep. Johnny Shaw talks effects of Improve Act
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A statewide plan to cut food taxes while updating roads and streets will take effect this July. State Rep. Johnny Shaw spoke about how the act will affect…
County leaders meet with prospective jail construction companies
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- County leaders came together Monday, meeting with construction companies hoping to build the proposed new jail. We spoke with County Mayor Jimmy Harris, who told us three companies came in Monday, one of which will be…
Local EMS win 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the Hub City's "Battle of the Badges" blood drive comes to an end, a new winner claims victory. According to Lifeline Blood Services, members of the local medical…
Going on vacation? Local agencies offer extra home patrols
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As people head out of town for Memorial Day, local law enforcement take steps to keep your property safe. Sheriff's deputies can come by and check on your…
Weakley Co. cabin break-in suspect arrested in Middle Tennessee
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man on the run for months from authorities in Weakley and two other counties is now in custody. Investigators say deputies in Dickson County arrested Darren Walton, 39, Friday…
Union University offers summer camps for students of all ages
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many summer camps are full for the summer in the Hub City, but there are some weeklong activities that you can get your students involved in. Union…
Local officers face off in Battle of the Badges softball tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement agencies who usually assist one another on the job went head to head on the field this weekend. The Battle of Badges softball…
Haslam signs bill creating 'In God We Trust' license plates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill creating a new Tennessee license plate design featuring the phrase "In God We Trust." The original version of the bill would have required the phrase to be printed…
29th Annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival kicks off this week
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. --Remember and honor a west Tennessee sheriff at an upcoming festival. The 29th Annual Sheriff Buford Pusser festival will kick off in McNairy county on Thursday. Events will officially kick off at 5:00 p.m. in Adamsville City Park.…
Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church to host community block party
YORKVILLE, Tenn. --School's out for the summer, and now it's time to celebrate at a block party. On Wednesday, May 24, Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church will host a "School's Out" Block Party. That'll start at 6:30 p.m. at the church.…
Mobile job center to visit Jackson this week
JACKSON, Tenn. --If you're in search of a new career, you're invited to attend an upcoming job fair. On Thursday, May 25, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Mobile American Job Center will visit Workforce Essentials in Jackson.…
Lexington man killed in car accident while turning into his driveway; 2 others injured
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- "Me and my granddaughter was outside our fruit stand here, and we heard a loud noise. She was on a four wheeler, and I thought she had backed…
Aldersgate Choir holds community concert
JACKSON, Tenn -- The pews of Aldersgate United Methodist Church were filled with music Sunday as choir members took to the stage for a different kind of concert. Choir members say they…
Cancer center receives $1 million donation
JACKSON, Tenn -- Dr. Eugene Reese and his wife Eliane are helping countless patients of the Kirkland Cancer Center. Executive Director of the Kirkland Cancer Center, Gina Myracle said "We were sad…
