State program seeks church volunteers to mentor former inmates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders and local churches team up to help keep people out of prison. The Tennessee Department of Correction pleaded with church and community leaders at a…
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Weekend events offer entertainment in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's plenty to do this weekend in West Tennessee, especially in downtown Jackson. Saturday night, you can help the Women's Rape Assistance Program, or WRAP, celebrate its fifth annual…
Visitation and funeral information for Allie Henderson and Mason Keen
Allie Henderson, 16, and Mason Keen, 17, were killed in a collision on Highway 22A just south of Lexington. The crash took place just before noon Tuesday. [caption id="attachment_205036"…
#Help4TNDay
To learn more about free legal clinics offered across the state visit http://www.justiceforalltn.com/help4tnday.
Local artists pen Jackson's official anthem, 'Jackson's Still My Home'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the help of dozens of local artists, the city of Jackson now has an official anthem. The music video for "Jackson's Still My Home" debuted Thursday at the…
TBI releases latest 'Crime on Campus' report
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crimes including assault and fraud are up at college campuses across Tennessee, according to the newest Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Crime on Campus report. Cases of assault were up more…
Experiment of the Week: Leprechaun Snot
Leprechaun Snot INGREDIENTS ¼ Cup of Clear Glue ¼ Cup of Borax Warm Water Green Food Coloring INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Dissolve ¼ cup of borax into one quart of warm water.…
Pet of the Week: PUPPIES!
This week's pet of the week are these adorable puppies! They are 11 weeks old and possibly Great Pyrenees mix. They were found on the side of the road by…
Information on programs to combat homelessness
To find out more on programs to combat homelessness in Tennessee, visit: www.tn.gov/endhomelessness or call West TN Homeless Hotline at 1-866-307-5469 or the Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-855-CRISIS (855-274-7471)
Information on AT&T wireless customers unable to make 911 calls
If you are an AT&T wireless customer and are unable to call 911 in Madison County please call their administrative line at (731) 425-8430. For 911 calls in other West Tennessee counties: *In Crockett County, call (731) 696-2104 *In Hardeman…
Bethel University band to march in Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee university's band will soon march in one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day parades in the country. Bethel University's Renaissance program will perform Saturday during the…
Community mourns loss of 7-year-old boy killed in house fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A community mourns the loss of a young boy who died Monday in an early morning house fire.
Hooked on Science: Exploding Sandwich Bag
Exploding Sandwich Bag INGREDIENTS Baking Soda Vinegar Paper Towel Sandwich Bag INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Tear a paper towel into four equal pieces. Using one of the pieces, pour two tablespoons of…
Form to register storm shelters in Jackson-Madison County
For residents of Jackson-Madison County who need to register your storm shelter, click here
Jackson-Madison Co. safe room/storm shelter locator form
You can find the storm shelter/safe room locator form to register your storm shelter with the Jackson Fire Department and Madison County Fire Department here.
Crime Stoppers increases tips with anonymous app
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You know Mike Johnson from more than two decades of talking about the morons and scumbags in West Tennessee. "When I started, we had a red…
Experiment of the Week: Pop a Balloon Inside a Balloon
Pop a Balloon Inside a Balloon INGREDIENTS Magnifying Glass Black Balloon Clear Balloon INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Push the black balloon inside the clear balloon. Inflate the black balloon. Tie the black…
Pet of the Week: Wyn
Pet of the week: Wyn, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. She's a 2 year old lab mix. Her and her puppy were at Jackson rabies control and we…
ComeUnity Cafe offers job skills training to volunteers, community members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Most days of the week, the men and women behind the counter at ComeUnity Cafe are preparing a fresh meal at the downtown lunch spot. Before food preparation, however,…
Beale Street Music Festival announces lineup
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Soundgarden, Kings of Leon, Snoop Dogg and Sturgill Simpson are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at the Beale Street Music Festival at Memphis in May. Festival officials announced Wednesday that Widespread Panic, Death Cab for…
