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Community Champion: Grayson Hart

It's time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. 

Community Champion: Hazel Johnson

It's time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community in partnership with Leaders Credit Union.

Community Champion: Jamaal Brady

It's time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community in partnership with Leaders Credit Union.

Community Champion: Hazel Pearson

It's time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. “If there is no…

Community Champion: Johnny Johnson

It's time to recognize a Community Champion. It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Johnny Johnson is a man who knows…

3 people dead after fatal fire in McNairy County

A GoFundMe has been organized to help support the family. Click here for details.  FOLLOW UP: 3 lives lost in fire at Adamsville home, investigation ongoing MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck, the sheriff's office…

Community Champion: Jessica Johnson

It's time to recognize a Community Champion. It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. “For…

Community Champion: Lillian Cashion

"It makes me so happy just seeing people joy on their face. It just warms my heart and it just makes me so happy," said Lillian Cashion, this month's Community Champion.…

Community Champion: Jennifer Milam

It's time to recognize a community champion. It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. “These children are…

Educator of the Week: Jimmi Lynn Cooper

It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jimmi Lynn Cooper is a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher at Hardin County Middle School.…

50th Tater Town Special begins

GLEASON, Tenn. -- The 50th Tater Town Special commenced Monday in downtown Gleason. At the current event, residents had the opportunity to participate in the Tater Town Block Party, enjoying…

Gibson County Fair returns for 168th year

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A popular fair has returned to West Tennessee as the 2023 Gibson County Fair commenced its opening day. The event promises excitement with offerings suitable for all…

Community Champion: Jill Taylor

JACKSON, Tenn.--It is time to recognize a community champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It is in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "We are…

Community Champion: Ed Wilson

It's time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "Everything I'm doing today, I…

Lexington Utilities responds to concerns over water taste, odor

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington Utilities issues a public service announcement regarding water quality. According to a post from their Facebook page, they've received calls concerning the taste of drinking water. Lexington Utilities says drinking water captured in the watershed from…

Weapon seized on school bus from Trenton Elementary student

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Wednesday morning, the parent of a student at Trenton Elementary School informed us of an incident on a school bus. According to a message from the Trenton Special School District, it was brought to their attention that…

Community Champion: Dr. Gina Dieudonne

It's time to recognize a Community Champion in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Dr. Gina Dieudonne is a pediatrician at Rainbow Pediatric in Humboldt. But when she is not serving kids…

Grand opening held for new recycling center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The grand opening was held for the new recycling center in the Hub City. Organizers say the goal is to educate and provide cost-effective opportunities to reduce, reuse,…

Community Champion: Ria Patel

It's time to recognize a community champion! It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. This month, we introduce you…

Family holds vigil for Tyeasha Starks

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A candlelight vigil and balloon release was held by the family of Tyeasha Starks on Friday. "We'll never be the same again. We'll never be whole again," said…

Community Champion: Allyson Horner

It's time to recognize a Community Champion for February of 2023. It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community, and it is in partnership with Leaders…

Community Champion: Abbie Hinton

It's time to recognize this month's Community Champion -- an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community, in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "I think that people who volunteer…

Educator of the Week: Rickey Reed

It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Rickey Reed is a vocal music instructor and choral teacher at South Side High School. He…

Educator of the Week: Emily Steele

It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Emily Steele is a first grade teacher at Bradford Elementary School. She says she always…

Winterfest ‘lights up’ for the holidays

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- The Pigeon Forge Winterfest is planning to make this winter the brightest one yet. This year the event will showcase the new Winterfest Wonders of Light…

How to win at holiday hosting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- November officially ushers in the holiday season, bringing with it the hustle and bustle we've been missing the past couple of years. Recent surveys reveal most Americans plan…

Multiplying Good: Kim Morris

It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. It is time to meet…

Multiplying Good: Ijeoma Oleru

It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. We introduce you to a student who is…

Jacob Barker Music Fest kicks off at The Amp

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 5th Annual Jacob Barker Music Fest kicks off Friday at The Amp in downtown Jackson. "There's 22 bands, two nights," founder Ronnie Barker said. "We'll have a silent auction, we've got food vendors, we'll have about…

Pet of the Week: Clementine

This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Clementine. Clementine is a beautiful and healthy 2-year-old girl looking for her new family. She does well with…

Multiplying Good: Sharon Tubbs

Sharon Tubbs has been a member of 4-H since childhood, and says it was a big part of her life growing up. She says she knew she wanted to always be apart of…

Multiplying Good: Virginia Conger

It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "I think of the community as one large family,…

Multiplying Good: Jason Moore

"If he sees somebody have car trouble he'll stop and help them… if you need money he's got you… whatever you need he can be there. If I call him and be…

Multiplying Good: Curtis Reichhold

"I've been through an awful lot whether it be ground zero, whether it be Plainfield tornadoes just heartbreaking situations," said long time volunteer Curtis Reichhold. 78-year-old Reichhold has been volunteering across the…

Multiplying Good: Kennedy Pearson-Rodgers

"She's just a regular kid, but she's a giving kid and she has a good heart," Chicura Pearson, the mother of Kennedy Pearson-Rodgers shared. Since the age of 4, Kennedy Pearson-Rodgers has…

Multiplying Good: Angela Spann

"She is probably one of the most loving, kind, generous people that you will ever meet," said Whitney Owens. Angela Spann is a Lexington resident working to better her community and…

Multiplying Good: Juanita Jones

It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Juanita Jones is a woman helping…

Multiplying Good: Jackie Utley

"Every veteran who went into the service took an oath to defend our country with his or her life if necessary," said Jackie Utley. For the past 8 years, Jackie Utley…

Lexington police investigates shooting

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington police confirm one person was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex. Police say the victim was able to drive to a local business after the shooting. The extent of the victim's injuries are unknown,…

Multiplying Good: Edward Mitchell

It's time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Edward Mitchell is a local man who has…

Multiplying Good: Terry Tatum

For the past two years Oakfield Baptist church has hosted a day dedicated to giving back to their community. It's 'Robert Roe community Love Our Neighbor Day' and one of the…

Authorities search for missing teen

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's office is searching for a teenage girl. 16-year-old Sayuri Roman is missing. She is about 5 foot 3 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a dark shirt,…