Recent lack of rainfall impacts harvests across West Tennessee
Harvest is well underway for corn and soybeans, which is much earlier than usual. The reason is due to very little rainfall.
Author: Emily Goodwin
Pet of the Week: Cash
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash!
‘Safe Store Tennessee’ program offers free gun locks to citizens
The Department of Safety is encouraging Tennesseans to take part in protecting children from firearm injuries.
Pet of the Week: Lillie
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Lillie!
Benton County couple charged with child sex crimes
A couple in Benton County is being charged with alleged child sex crimes involving a relative.
ARC official speaks on mission that saved 42 cats in Milan
In our continuing coverage, the Animal Rescue Corps answers a call for help from law enforcement to rescue more than 40 cats from what they say were horrendous conditions in Gibson County.
Ford delays electric vehicle production at BlueOval City
Ford's BlueOval City is still pushing forward after recent announcements about the company slowing down the introduction of its next-generation electric trucks.
Vehicle crashes into local school, injures student
A student is injured after a vehicle crashed into a building at a local high school Monday.
Pet of the Week: Lola
This week's Pet of the Week is from Tipton County Animal Shelter.
Bethel University welcomes students as new semester starts
More than 3oo students have arrived at Bethel University in McKenzie.
Four West Tennessee counties receive parks and recreation grants
At least four counties in West Tennessee will see new improvements in current parks due to funding approved by the state.
Smile! Annual ‘City Hall Selfie Day’ returns
Thursday, August 15 is City Hall Selfie Day. In celebration of this day, local government employees and public service workers everywhere are showing pride for their cities, including the city of Jackson!
Law enforcement releases details regarding fatal crash in Madison County
In our continuing coverage, we have an update regarding a fatal car accident involving a 17-year-old.
JMCSS School Board holds meeting to discuss superintendent’s performance
The Jackson-Madison County Superintendent will receive a bonus after a performance review.
City of Jackson to accept grant applications starting August 14
The City of Jackson will soon be accepting applications for those who have ideas to improve their neighborhoods.
Pet of the Week: Carter
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Carter!
Lane College holds annual Campus and Community Organization Expo
One event aims to engage students with opportunities for campus involvement and provide valuable information on community resources.
AHA announces 12th annual Heart Ride for Women’s Heart Disease
An annual event makes its return this year, aiming to raise awareness and funds to combat heart disease in women.
Road rage: How common is it in Tennessee?
Recent data shows Tennessee drivers encounter more trouble on the road than other states when it comes to dealing with angry drivers.
Three men face charges in Milan after alleged animal cruelty
Three men at a residence in Milan are facing alleged animal cruelty charges due to a recent discovery inside their home by police.
Non-profit speaks on the impact of fostering youth
According to Youth Villages, a national non-profit organization, more than 8,000 children are in foster care in the state of Tennessee, but there are only 4,000 foster homes in the state.
Crockett County police speak out following highway wreck
We bring you continuing coverage in regards to a wreck that happened earlier Tuesday in Crockett County.
Wreck in Crockett County brings traffic to a halt
Four individuals are injured following a serious crash Tuesday.
Pet of the Week: Cash
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash!
Delta Faucet takes 10 JMCSS teachers on shopping spree
Delta Faucet of Jackson prides themselves on fulfilling social obligations to the community. Friday morning they did just that by giving back to teachers.
Back-to-school giveaways, events coming to West Tennessee
It's back to school time! With the first day right around the corner, we wanted to help out families who may be struggling with getting everything they need to send their kids back to school.
Former daycare employee accused of assaulting children appears in court
Lisa Hobock, a former employee at Crockett Day School who allegedly assaulted multiple children at the school, appeared in Milan City Court Wednesday.
Nearly 2,000 JMCSS employees prepare for school year with in-service celebration
Jackson-Madison County School System employees kick off the new school year with a week of in-service days to prepare and celebrate the start of the new school year.
Madison County officials hold meeting to discuss new juvenile justice complex
A brief meeting was held to discuss what's to come for a new juvenile justice complex in Madison County.
West TN Drug Coalition’s regional overdose training helps save lives
The West Tennessee Drug Coalition visited the Jackson Exchange Club Tuesday to provide information on the opioid overdose crisis in the state.
Pet of the Week: Nia
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia!
A look into the economic impacts of pageantry in the Hub City
If you're from West Tennessee, you probably know about the pageants that are hosted in Jackson.
CEG Winner: GeriHab of Jackson
July's Corporate Entrepreneur Grant recipient is GeriHab Physical Therapy and Wellness, in north Jackson.
Tax-free weekend in Tennessee to start Friday, July 26
Shortly after midnight, you could be the first to save on necessities for back-to-school.
Hub City welcomes new seafood restaurant: Captain Jack
A new fish and shrimp restaurant is open and ready to serve you for all of your fried fish cravings.
UPDATE: Whiteville Food Bank to host fundraising events to support community
One non-profit in West Tennessee is hosting a couple of upcoming events to help raise funds to provide emergency assistance to members of the community.
Court date moved for former youth pastor accused of rape
In our continuing coverage, a former youth pastor at a church in Jackson was supposed to appear in court Wednesday.
JPD’s Youth Police Academy aims to help build positive relationships
Local law enforcement are aiming to change how some may view the police by starting with the youth.
Pet of the Week: Rex
This week's Pet of the Week comes to us from Tipton County Animal Shelter.
Tax free weekend: Find out what’s exempt and how to save big
Parents, the time is approaching for you to gather the kids and head out to save on back to school items.
Officials investigate cause of house fire in Carroll County
Police and fire crews are looking into what caused a house fire at one home in rural West Tennessee.
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week is Charlee!
Jackson City Council members pass first reading of FY 24-25 budget
Council members passed the first reading for the City of Jackson's proposed budget, one of the largest in recent years.
Young Entrepreneur’s Market offers a unique opportunity to local youth
One event coming up in the Hub City is giving young people a space to showcase their budding businesses.
Head of Jackson Budget Committee addresses budget concerns
We spoke to head of the budget committee, Frank McMeen, regarding the City of Jackson's proposed budget.
Local non-profit that saves dogs from euthanasia faces dissolution
One non-profit is asking for the community's help to keep an organization running that has been saving animal's lives for more than a decade in West Tennessee.
Pet of the Week: Lillie
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Lillie!
Stray bullet flies through home in Jackson, narrowly missing woman
What was supposed to be a fun-filled evening, celebrating the Fourth of July, turned out to be extremely frightening for one West Tennessee mother.
White Squirrel Festival wraps up with Independence Day celebration
One town wraps up an annual festival with an Independence Day celebration.
Pet of the Week: Carter
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Carter!
