Small businesses use technology to bring in customers
JACKSON, Tenn. – Small businesses are starting to use technology more and more as it evolves. Technology is starting to show up in just about every aspect of our lives. Shopping…
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Tickets on sale for 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for "The Play That Goes Wrong." The Jackson Theatre Guild present this fall production September 28 through October 1 at the Ned in downtown Jackson. The Guild says: "From Mischief, Broadway masters…
Fundraiser to be held in Union City in November
From Discovery Park of America: (Union City, Tennessee, September 14, 2023) — A Fundraiser for Discovery Park of America’s Kirkland Scholarship Fund will be held at the Union City, Tennessee home of the late Robert and Jenny Kirkland on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023,…
FBI reminds Tennesseans about the Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge
From the FBI Memphis Field Office: The FBI Memphis Field Office, which covers middle and west Tennessee, is reminding teachers, parents, and students that the FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge is open for the 2023-24 school year at sos.fbi.gov. This free,…
Relatives and activists call for police to release video of teen's fatal shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Relatives of a 17-year-old boy killed by Chattanooga police are calling for unedited bodycam and dashboard footage to be released, according to a published report. The family of David Mendez Lopez said in a statement released…
Homicide suspect who fled into Virginia woods hitched a ride back to Tennessee, authorities say
EWING, Va. (AP) — A Tennessee homicide suspect who fled into the Virginia woods has hitched a ride back to Tennessee and is still on the loose, authorities said Thursday. Gary Parsons, the sheriff of Virginia's Lee County, said in a statement…
CoreCivic official responds to concerns about Whiteville Correctional conditions
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Officials at Whiteville Correctional Facility are responding to a number of recent concerns surrounding the facility. Earlier this year, several media outlets reported an incident involving inmates "restraining" an officer, which initiated lockdown procedures. Following that incident,…
Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden has been indicted on federal firearms charges. A federal indictment filed in Delaware says Biden lied about his drug use when he bought a firearm in 2018 while struggling with addiction to crack cocaine. President…
'Career offender' sentenced to 42+ years in assault involving JPD officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Goodlettsville man has been sentenced to prison following an April 2021 crime in Jackson. According to a press release from District Attorney General Jody Pickens' Office, David Patrick Lauderdale was sentenced by Judge Kyle Atkins on…
No injuries after minor wreck involving school bus in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, Tipsters alerted us to a minor wreck involving a school bus in Madison County. According to witnesses, the incident occurred on Horton Road. Photos provided by a Tipster show a red truck making contact…
Hunting and fishing workshops offered in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Wildlife Federation continues to connect residents with the outdoors through hands-on hunting and fishing workshops. 13 workshops are scheduled across the state for the remainder of 2023, with four located here in West Tennessee. Ideal for…
JPD to host National Night Out on October 3
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson will celebrate National Night Out on October 3 of this year. National Night out is typically celebrated on the first Tuesday of October. This…
Volunteers Gather at Busy Intersections to Promote Suicide Awareness
JACKSON, Tenn.-- While out driving around West Tennessee Wednesday you may have spotted people holding signs urging suicide prevention. The organization behind the signs was the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network and…
Birth Choice preparing for annual 'Walk for Life' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn.--One local organization is gearing up for their annual fundraiser. Birth Choice is preparing for their 'Walk for Life' event coming up September 30. The family-focused event starts…
Cotton Tour Field Day held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – Students in West Tennessee were able to learn more about cotton. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture hosted the 2023 Cotton Tour Field Day at the…
