WTHC opens new Trenton Medical Center
TRENTON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee welcomes a new medical center. Filling a void left vacant for almost two years. In fact, it has been almost 2-years to the day…
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Troopers investigate crash involving ambulance
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- THP officials say they are investigating a Wednesday morning crash involving an ambulance. The incident happened around 9 a.m. on Highway 45 near Hughes Loop north of Milan. No serious injuries were…
Local firefighters train on 'jaws of life'
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local fire department spent Wednesday training to get you out of a crashed car more quickly and safely by using the jaws of life. The Bolivar Fire Department has just completed a two-day training course on different car…
Local colleges named among best values in state
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is among the best value colleges in the state, according to a ranking released Wednesday. The school made it into the…
Police receive AEDs to help future cardiac arrest victims
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- First responders say the first three minutes a person goes into cardiac arrest are the most critical. With calls coming in constantly through Hardin County dispatch, it's…
Lifeline asks for blood donations to fill 'critical' need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services says there's only a one-day supply of some blood types, and they're hoping you can help them with this critical need. On Sunday, Lifeline issued a critical…
West Tenn. sheriff encourages permit holders to carry guns
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In response to President Obama's executive order on gun control Tuesday, a West Tennessee sheriff is encouraging residents to continue exercising their right to carry a gun. Sheriff…
Hopefuls buy Powerball tickets as drawing nears
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a chance at becoming a multi-millionaire, many West Tennesseans are rushing to retailers to buy lottery tickets ahead of the 10 p.m. drawing. Half a billion dollars is on the…
Blue Strong event to honor local law enforcement is this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community will come together this week to honor local law enforcement. The second annual Blue Strong event is scheduled for Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
Henry Co. deputies seize 40 pounds of marijuana
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies arrested two people Tuesday morning after finding more than 40 pounds of marijuana at their residence. …
Rep. Andy Holt to President Obama: '... shove it'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local state representative is getting national attention with his vocal opposition of new gun regulations. President Barack Obama made it clear Tuesday he believes…
Tim's Corner gets an unexpected surprise
JACKSON, Tenn. - Tim Coats started out his Tuesday like any normal day. The die-hard St. Louis Cardinals' fan has been a resident at Brookdale Jackson Oaks for nearly 20…
Henderson gun shop owner reacts to executive order
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- "I don't really know yet how much difficulty it will cause people," said the owner of Robertson Trading Post, John Robertson. "It will probably cause some."…
Jackson police, state ask crime victims to take survey
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you have ever been a victim of any type of crime, you can help protect yourself and your community in 10 minutes. The Jackson Police Department and the state…
City Council bags waste proposals for next meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City Council members talk trash at the first meeting of 2016. They had planned to vote on who will be collecting garbage when a contract either renews for…
