South Elementary School held Black History Month program
South Elementary School had their black history month program Friday morning. "In this black history program we're gonna show the diversity we have here at this school," Paulette Harvison,…
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Social media threat targets Liberty Tech HS; Officials say no merit found
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As students got off the bus at Liberty Tech High School Friday morning they were met by a heavy police presence. "I just thought here we go again…
UT Martin announces new provost & vice chancellor for academic affairs
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Dr. Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, announced the selection of Dr. Philip Acree Cavalier as the university’s new provost and vice chancellor for academic…
7 indicted in West Tennessee meth conspiracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seven West Tennesseans have been indicted after an investigation into a methamphetamine conspiracy, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. According to a news release, the suspects were arrested Thursday…
THP responds to overturned FedEx truck on I-40
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a crash Friday around 9:45 a.m. on Interstate 40 near mile marker 120. THP has confirmed there is an overturned FedEx truck.…
Medina schools on lock down due to social media threat
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina Police Chief Jason Oliver has confirmed all South Gibson County Schools are on a soft lock down due to threats posted on social media. Police have not…
Community members in McNairy County discuss school safety concerns
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- After several school shootings have shaken the nation, many West Tennesseans are wondering if they should be worried. "I think that probably what really shook our community up…
Fire destroys historic building in Parsons
PARSONS, Tenn.--A historic house in Parsons is destroyed after an overnight blaze. Parsons Fire Chief Dale King said it happened just before 1 a.m. on Bible Hill Road. King said when they…
Juvenile injured in accidental shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a juvenile was injured in an accidental shooting Thursday afternoon near downtown Jackson. Police confirmed they responded to a report of a shooting shortly before 3…
TDOT leaders warn of flooded roads across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn.--Drivers have been feeling the affects of heavy rainfall while out on the roadways. TDOT representatives say there are a number of roads across West Tennessee that are prone to flooding.…
Non-profit promotes suicide prevention among local students
JACKSON, Tenn.--A non-profit group is promoting suicide prevention among elementary school students through art. It was all for Lifeline's "Be a Hero--Help Everyone Reach Out" art contest designed to bring suicide…
Woman drives across busy Decatur Co. highway into ditch
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — A woman is recovering after her car slid off a busy Decatur County highway into a ditch. Strewn headlights and sheets of metal are all that's left…
Former NFL players, now coaches, stop by Jackson elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A duo of former National Football League players who are now coaches stopped by a midtown elementary school Thursday in Jackson. Current Lane head football coach Derrick Burroughs…
Martin police investigate threat made on school property
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police at another northwest Tennessee school say they are investigating a threat made on school property. The Martin Police Department confirms they were notified around 11 a.m. Wednesday of a threat written on a boy's bathroom wall…
Black History Month: JMCSS teacher goes above and beyond for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "At the end of the day, you go home feeling like you have made a difference," Donna Martin said. One Jackson-Madison County teacher is making a difference in the…
