Vote now in TDOT's annual Safety Message Contest
NASHVILLE -- Voting is now open for the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Safety Message Contest. The contest gives the public a chance to vote on the department's safety message that will…
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TDOT unveils new interactive road construction map
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has a new map to help motorists keep track of construction projects. The Statewide Project Overview Tracker, or SPOT, is available on the TDOT website. Along with showing the location of the projects,…
Shiloh needs volunteers for upcoming 'Flames of Remembrance' ceremony
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park needs volunteers as they prepare for the upcoming 155th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh. There will be a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the…
Pet of the Week: Waylon
Pet of the week: Waylon, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. He’s a 6 month old hound mix. He loves kids and most other dogs. He’s a huge love…
State officials visit West Tenn. to educate elderly about scams
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State officials visited West Tennessee Friday to help educate the elderly about scams. Rep. Jimmy Eldridge teamed up with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance to help…
State holds millions in unclaimed property; Is any of it yours?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Millions of dollars in unclaimed property is sitting in an account waiting for you to claim it. "In Tennessee, unclaimed property is money that has been turned over from…
Free legal clinics to be held around Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Supreme Court has announced that free legal clinics will be held around the state to help citizens who find themselves in need of a lawyer's advice on matters outside criminal law. It's all part…
Experiment of the Week: Valentine's Day Candy Drop
Valentine’s Day Candy Drop INGREDIENTS Valentine’s Day Chocolate Candy Water Transparent Container INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Fill the transparent container half of the way with water. Is the water a solid or…
West Tennessee hosts events for Valentine's Day weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of year when love is in the air, and there's a lot going on for those who want a night of romance or just…
Cheese recall information
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture says the manufacturer of Amish Classic Colby deli horn cheese, has recalled several lot numbers and instructed wholesalers and retailers to stop selling their stock. The manufacturer, Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC, is instructing all wholesalers…
Local school resource officer starts 'The Shed' charity to help entire county
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local school resource officer is changing the lives of her students, and the rest of her county, one toothbrush at a time. "When the people…
Local animal shelter receives funding for new facility
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter received funding to kick start their big move to a new facility. The animals and volunteers of Hardeman Adoptable Animals will soon…
State shares top education priorities for year; local leaders discuss plans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A state education organization released Tennessee's top three education priorities for the year. The State Collaborative on Reforming Education, also known as SCORE, released their top three…
Local mom with global reach helps thousands daily
MEDINA, Tenn. -- One local stay-at-home mom is reaching thousands of people every day, using her platform to help people laugh through life. You may have seen some of…
JMCSS high schools host open houses this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- High schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System will host open houses this week. The purpose of the open houses is to provide prospective students a chance to visit the schools, meet the faculty and staff, talk…
Bible lectureship draws thousands to Freed-Hardeman University
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students of all ages are on Freed-Hardeman University's campus this week, but it's not your typical week of class. For many, this week is a tradition. "For…
Hooked on Science: Smoke Ring Launcher
Smoke Ring Launcher INGREDIENTS 32 Gallon Trash Can Shower Curtain 2 Bungee Cords Fog Machine INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Using a knife, have an adult cut a 5-inch hole in the bottom…
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…
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
