Early voting seeing low turnout so far, says election official
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting is continuing in West Tennessee. Lori Lott, with the Madison County Election Commission, says so far they have not seen a large turn out for early voting.…
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Tyson donates 40,000 lbs of food to Helping Hand of Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is helping one nonprofit address food insecurity. Helping Hand of Humboldt is an organization that provides free groceries, hot lunches, showers, free toiletry and clothing to…
Bicentennial Celebration taking applications for August parade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial is celebrating its grand finale weekend Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. The weekend will feature a choir performance, parade, time capsule burial, plus a free community concert featuring LOLO, the Commodores and a…
Gov. Bill Lee visits Memphis to talk ESA Implementation
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee was in Memphis on Wednesday to talk about the Education Savings Account Implementation this school year. Lee announced more than 40 independent schools…
From the college dorm trenches: What to bring, leave at home
NEW YORK (AP) — For the uninitiated, outfitting a college dorm room can be a dizzying experience. Doing it at a time of high inflation can make it even more daunting. The first step: Meticulously go over what the school…
UT Martin program to help West Tennessee businesses
MARTIN, Tenn -- West Tennessee businesses can get outside consulting from a local university. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that its Master of Business Administration program is working with others in and out of UT Martin to provide…
Senior-level 4-H students can now apply for college credit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senior level 4-H students can now apply for college credit. The announcement was made at the annual 4-H Roundup at…
Local shop shares tips on caring for your car in excessive heat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the summertime, the inside of a vehicle can reach temperatures over 130 degrees. However, there are a few ways to keep your car in good shape. "Buy…
Events the week of July 18, 2022 in West Tennessee
Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Thursday, July 21 Bobcat Band Exhibition Night (Selmer) Shark Cage Competition (Humboldt) Friday, July 22 Movies in the Park (Jackson) Shiloh Blood Drive (Shiloh) Backpack Giveaway (Savannah) Totally Tubular…
New celebration coming to Savannah in September
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A new celebration is coming to Savannah this September. According to a news release, the first ever Catfish Derby Benefit Concert will be held in the downtown area. This one-day event will have food, live music, and…
Additional information on Soul Collective in Jackson
For more information on events and more by Soul Collective, visit them online at www.soulcollectivetn.com or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/soulcollectivetn/.
Additional information on UNC Pop up Shop
For more information on the UNC Pop up Shop, visit www.facebook.com/The-UNC-Popup-Shop-110727264876841.
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a small lady (weighing just under 30 lbs) but she has the biggest goofiest personality.…
West Tennesseans get chance to fight hunger with lasagna
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can help an international movement right here in West Tennessee. Lasagna Love has been working to make sure families have been fed since the early months of the pandemic in 2020, and has grown to have…
IV hydration clinic offers post-COVID drip
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One facility is helping people get over their COVID-19 symptoms. Alive IV Hydration Drip Spa is located at 79 Federal Drive in Jackson. It is an IV…
History of barbecue on display in Gibson County
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The history of an American favorite is now on display. Located inside Humboldt City Hall is a new exhibit on the history of West Tennessee barbecue. The…
Video from inside Robb Elementary released
Video released this week gave a look into the events that took place the morning of a mass shooting inside Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Video may be disturbing to some viewers. [gravityform id="52"…
Local businesses offer unique deals during Prime Week
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Each year, Amazon Prime week is a huge online shopping event that many people look forward. For local businesses, this week could potentially be their least favorite due…
Dry weather impacting West Tennessee gardens
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The warmer than average and drier than average conditions have remained in West Tennessee since the middle of June. And now your plants may be feeling some…
Prime Day deals return with two day event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Amazon's annual Prime Day event is back from July 12 to July 13, but only for Prime members. The two-day shopping event features millions of deals, with the…
