Pets of the Week: Puppy Power!
Puppy power! They are 7-week-old Pitbull mix puppies. Their mom was a stray that wandered up to somebody's house and she ended up at the shelter in Crockett County. She…
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Visit Crockett Mission thrift store on Facebook
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local thrift store gives back directly to the community. Crockett Mission is a nonprofit thrift store in Maury City that helps families in need with expenses including rent, utilities and food. You can donate your items to…
Information on TDOT's 2017 Dynamic Message Sign Contest
To enter TDOT'S 2017 Dynamic Message Sign Contest, visit, www.tn.gov/tdot/article/dms-contest
Expermiment of the Week: Pop a Balloon with an Orange
Pop a Balloon with an Orange INGREDIENTS Balloon Orange Flexible Measuring Tape INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Inflate the balloon. Describe the inflated balloon by using its observable properties. Using the flexible measuring…
Pet of the Week: Amos
Pet of the week: Amos, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. Amos is a four-year old bird dog, but they aren't sure what specific breed. Melissa Roberts with STAT…
4th annual Sleepy John's Country Blues Jam is Saturday in Bownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- They'll be singing the blues this weekend in Brownsville, and you're welcome to join the show. "A lot of people, when they think of the blues, they…
TBI: 42 arrested in Memphis prostitution sting; local expert weighs in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sting operation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation resulted in human trafficking charges against 42 people. One of those arrests includes a man from Humboldt. The TBI held a press conference Friday in Memphis to talk…
Highway 45 Bypass ranks high on governor's repair list
JACKSON, Tenn. — As Gov. Bill Haslam calls for a gas tax increase to help fund road improvements, one major project on TDOT's wishlist is the Highway 45 Bypass. Anyone…
Information on applying for open enrollment in JMC School System for 2017-18 school year
Open enrollment and magnet applications are available online at www.jmcss.org, by clicking the “Open Enrollment Applications” button. For families that do not have the ability at home to apply online, enrollment kiosks are available at the Board of Education Office…
Local OB/GYN urges caution when visiting Zika-affected regions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local doctor wants to give a friendly reminder to West Tennesseans. If you are planning on traveling outside the country this spring, be cautious when visiting Zika-affected…
Manufacturer to expand in Brownsville, create more jobs
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Economic Development Commissioner Randy Boyd made a special trip to Brownsville Wednesday to announce the Teknor Apex company will be expanding. "They could choose any place…
TDOT's annual Safety Message Contest is back for 2017
NASHVILLE -- One of Tennessee's newest traditions has returned for 2017. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking for the Volunteer State's best safety slogan designed by drivers. Creative commuters can submit ideas for TDOT's Safety Message Contest. Submissions must follow one…
Pet of the Week: Marley
Pet of the week: Marley, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. He's an 11 month old lab mix. He loves everybody like most labs do. He's up to date…
Experiment of the Week: Straw Worm
Straw Worm INGREDIENTS Straw with Paper Wrapper Water INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Using your fingers, completely scrunch the wrapper to the end of the straw. STEP 2: Remove the scrunched up wrapper…
Jackson man runs from the law in new reality show 'Hunted'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "The basic premise of the show is, can everyday, ordinary people get away from law enforcement?" said Jackson resident Lee Wilson, a fugitive on the upcoming…
State report: West Tennessee ranks low in child well-being
JACKSON, Tenn. — When it comes to child well-being, West Tennessee ranks in on the lower end, according to a new state report. Linda O'Neal with the Tennessee Commission of…
List of applicants for Jackson-Madison Co. Schools superintendent
*Dr. Michael Steele-Executive Principal, Stratford STEM Magnet School Spring Hill, TN *Dr. Cedrick Gray-Director, Aspiring Principals of New Leaders Jackson, MS *Dr. Teresa Lance-School Leadership Officer (Assistant Superintendent), Secondary Schools Colorado Springs, CO *Dr. Michael Booker-Principal, Hardeman County Correctional Facility…
West Tennessee locals to attend Trump inauguration
ALAMO, Tenn. — As Donald Trump's inauguration nears, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to the nation's capital. Ann Strongs of Crockett County is just one West Tennessean who will see the new president take office on…
Jackson's Lifeline in need of type O negative blood donors
JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services of West Tennessee is in a need for more type O negative blood. Officials at the blood center say they request that people with all types of blood…
Pet of the Week: Jaxx
Pet of the week: Jaxx, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. Jaxx is a 5 month old Catahoula mix puppy. He's good with other dogs and cats. He's more…
