Ribbon cutting sees new apartments open in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shadow Creek West Apartments held a ribbon cutting on Friday. They recently opened their doors to new renters on Tuesday, August 1. These apartments will have two…
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West Tennessee Healthcare announces new CQO
From West Tennessee Healthcare: Jackson, Tennessee (August 4, 2023) - West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce that Amy Cain, MSN, MBA, CPHQ, RNC-EFM has joined…
7 face charges after police recover firearms from Dyersburg residence
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Seven people, including two minors, are facing charges following a search warrant executed in Dyersburg. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers served a warrant at a residence on…
GALLERY: Flooding around West Tennessee
Trenton On Haliburton Street in Trenton, the road was covered in water, making it impassable. "On a rainy day like today, it floods pretty much over the road. I mean nothing too bad. As you can see, it has…
Weather leads to postponement of Discovery Park event
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America says the Antique Tractor Show has been pushed back due to weather. It will now be Friday, August 11 and Saturday,…
Sheriff's Office vehicle crashes into Scott's BBQ in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A wreck involving a sheriff's vehicle caused damage to a local business. Friday morning, first responders were on the scene of a single-vehicle crash near the 10000 block of West Church Street in Lexington. Photos received…
Cleanup from chemical spill and fire that shut down I-24 in Tennessee could take days
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Cleanup from a chemical spill and fire near Interstate 24 in Tennessee will take several days, after the interstate was shut down and nearby homes evacuated overnight on Thursday. In this photo…
After helping prevent extinctions for 50 years, the Endangered Species Act itself may be in peril
SHARON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Fifty years after the U.S. Endangered Species Act took effect, officials say 99% of the animals and plants it protects have survived. But some scientists and activists fear the act itself is in trouble. More…
Jackson-Madison County open house draws in crowds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Schools across Jackson and Madison County were full of people Thursday, even though it's still summer break. However, these were not students, but parents. Parents…
West Tennessee Cotton Festival returns for another year
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Cotton Festival, a month-long celebration of all things cotton, returns for another year. The festival takes place in Crockett Mills each weekend during the month of August. Events include family night with concessions…
Both expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back their state House seats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who became Democratic heroes as members of the “Tennessee Three,” reclaimed their legislative seats Thursday after they were expelled for involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor. [caption…
Snack backpack ministry needs your help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As students return to the classroom, one non-profit needs help from its community. As students and teachers are both excited to begin the next school year, RIFA…
JMCSS hosts school supply drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As August rolls on, children from all over Madison County are preparing for school. The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a school supplies drive on August 3.…
Second meeting with Black farmers hosted
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Black farmers across West Tennessee gathered for a meeting. Thomas Burrell, President of the Black Farmers & Agriculturalists Association (BFAA), hosted a second meeting with Black farmers…
Many counties see students return to classes
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Summer is coming to an end, and classes have started for some counties in West Tennessee. After years of attending school during the pandemic, things have changed.…
