Ria Patel named as July 2023 Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. — Ria Patel, 2023 Madison Academic Magnet High School graduate, has been named as the June 2023 Hub City Hero. According to Patel's nominator, her goal is “to make an…
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Police investigate shooting at Nashville library that left 2 people wounded
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police on Thursday were investigating a shooting at a library that left two people wounded in Nashville. FILE - The Nashville, Tenn., skyline is seen on July 11, 2022. Tennessee is facing…
First cross country jamboree held in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local town hosted its inaugural cross country jamboree. The event took place in McKenzie and featured participation from nine teams representing various regions of West Tennessee,…
First board meeting of school year held Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met on Thursday. This marks the school board's first meeting since the commencement of the new school year. During the session, the board recognized…
New business arrives in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A new business arrives in Jackson as Heartland Infusion opened its doors. The company, hailing from East Tennessee, joined forces with the Greater Jackson Chamber for a ribbon-cutting event…
Carroll County Fair returns to Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- An annual fair has returned to a local town. The Carroll County Fair is back in Huntingdon at the Carroll County Fairgrounds and Civic Center. Those in…
Search continues for suspects in connection to Brownsville murder
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The search continues for those responsible for the death of a Brownsville woman. Brownsville Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still on the lookout for those…
Rep. David Kustoff visits West Tennessee
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff, representing the majority of West Tennessee, has dedicated this week to engaging with the local area. Congressman Kustoff has already visited several counties, including Hardin,…
Gun violence bus tour makes a stop in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bus tour raising awareness on gun violence made a stop in Jackson on Thursday. State representatives and state senators across Tennessee supported the tour. One of…
Back-to-school wrestling fundraiser to be held in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- It is time for the b-town beat down! Former WWE superstar Santino Marella are coming to Bolivar for a fundraiser for the high school, along with other top stars…
10-year-old dies after house fire in Paris
PARIS, Tenn. -- Local authorities confirm a child has died following a house fire in West Tennessee. According to a social media post by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, a house fire at 2155 Highway 69 South in Paris was…
UTM Family Weekend schedule set
The following is from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin will host its annual Family Weekend Sept. 8-10, featuring several events that will showcase the university and its community. [caption id="attachment_1666941"…
UofM Lambuth planetarium announces September schedule
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for September: Friday, September 1, 1:30 pm – “TimeSpace” Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 pm – “Two Small…
Maui surveys the burned wreckage caused by the deadliest US wildfire in years
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui is revealing a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities, as firefighters battle the stubborn blaze that has already claimed 36 lives, making…
Number of U.S. suicides hit an all-time high last year
NEW YORK (AP) — About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever. That's according to new government data posted Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not yet calculated a…
