Carl Perkins Center marks 40 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Center celebrated 40 years of providing prevention, healing and hope. To commemorate the four decades and to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the…
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FBI in Memphis warns of 'sextortion' of teenagers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI in Memphis is warning about an increase in "sextortion." The FBI says it has seen an increase of sextortion involving teenagers in Middle and West Tennessee, which is when a minor is tricked by an…
Delta Dental offering free mouthguards to Tennessee athletes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One organization is wanting to keep the mouths of our state's athletes safe. Delta Dental of Tennessee says that a new initiative is meant to encourage the use of mouthguards by athletes of every age and ability.…
Cody Nance meet & greet to kickoff PBR ticket sales
PARIS, Tenn. -- Fans will have the chance to meet Cody Nance at a special event in Paris this weekend. A meet and greet will be held for Nance at Trolingers BBQ on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to…
Red Cross tells Tennesseans to be ready for storms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Red Cross wants Tennesseans to be weather aware ahead of Wednesday's potential storms. In a news release, they shared what you need to know about tornadoes: Tornadoes can happen anywhere, at any time of day but…
Additional Information on the Breaking the Chains 100 Miler
For more information on the Breaking the Chains 100 Miler visit their Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=280820840840793&id=130307045892174
Pet of the Week: Matilda
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Matilda! Matilda is special needs, as she is terrified of children! Before rescue, some bad things happened to her and…
Virtual Teen Summit set for April 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A summit aims to help teenagers get life skills. According to a news release, Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to…
UT Martin to host football camp in May
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting Quarterback Dresser Winn’s Football Camp. The camp is open to those 5 to 17-years-old who are interested in learning about new football drills straight from those who play.…
NAACP steps in to represent Town of Mason in court
MASON, Tenn. -- One organization is representing a local West Tennessee town in court. The National Chapter of NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Comptroller Jason Mumpower for the Comptroller's financial oversight on the…
Controversial bill amended to have age requirement
https://youtu.be/Ta3qfqxMFcg NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Proposed legislation aims to provide an alternative way to marry in the state of Tennessee. The bill proposed by Rep. Tom Leatherwood in the Tennessee House and Sen. Janice Bowling in the Senate, aims to create…
Weakley County Schools celebrates young learning
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school system is focusing all week long on young learners, and it's also introducing its new campaign. Weakley County Schools is just in the middle of…
What to pack in Easter baskets this year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter around the corner, now is a great time to find perfect gifts for the kids on your shopping list. This year experts are suggesting toys and games to…
Bike ride held to bring job opportunities to veterans
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A bike ride stretching across the state of Tennessee is being done in hopes of bringing job opportunities to veterans. Eric Horton with Tennessee Veteran Services is partnering with the…
Easter Egg hunts in West Tennessee
Looking for some eggs? Here are some places you might can find them in West Tennessee: Jackson Easter Eggstravaganza at 560 Leeper Lane in Jackson on April 9 at 11 a.m. Egg Hunt at Meridian Baptist Church at 161 Harts Bridge Road…
Storms bring heavy damage to Hollywood Cemetery in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On March 30, 2022, severe thunderstorms, high winds, and tornadoes left West Tennessee with uprooted trees, downed power lines, and destroyed homes. The winds exceeding 80 miles per hour did not…
Food Truck Spotlight: MeMe's Kitchen
The first installment of our newest web series takes a look at some of the best on-the-go food you can find in the area. MeMe's Kitchen is normally located at 317 North Royal Street in downtown Jackson. Owner Tameka…
Pet of the Week: Rocky
This week's Pet of the Week is a special request from Hero West. Meet Rocky! Hero West needs your help to get Rocky home. He got away from his foster Thursday morning off of Edenwood Drive near Jackson-Madison Co. General…
Girl Scout cookies make comeback in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a few supply chain issues, Girl Scout cookies are making a comeback! Heart of the South Council says a new batch of cookies are in Memphis and ready to be eaten. The Girl Scouts say…
Old Country Store will host Historic Structures Tours in April
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Architecture is the theme this month for Jackson-Madison County's Bicentennial celebration, bringing a special offer at one popular tourist attraction. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store will host a Historic Structures Tour every Saturday in April. The tours…
