Local NewsChester County Health Department hosts open house in Henderson
The Chester County Health Department in Henderson hosted an open house on Friday, Oct. 30, that paired Halloween fun for children with practical health…
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Local NewsLocal NewsDA details escape timeline for Lake County inmate as multistate manhunt continues
New details about the Oct. 25 escape of convicted murderer Jacob Allen Morley from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Lake County show hours passed before…
Local NewsDaylight saving time ends Sunday, bringing more wildlife risk on roads
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, but WBBJ-TV reports that Tennessee's wildlife will keep following its own fall rhythm, and the earlier…
Local NewsDiesel prices, lack of rain add challenges to West Tennessee harvest
For farmers in West Tennessee, this year's harvest is coming with two problems that are hard to control: expensive diesel and too little rain.
Local NewsEarly voting in Tennessee ends tomorrow ahead of Nov. 3 election
More than 1 million Tennesseans had voted early before Thursday's final day of early voting, ahead of the Nov. 3 state and federal general election, WBBJ-TV…
Local NewsEducators in West Tennessee receive $35,550 in grants from Leaders Education Foundation
Leaders Education Foundation has awarded $35,550 to 42 educators in West Tennessee schools through its L.E.A.D.S. Grants program, presenting checks at a…
Local NewsGov. Bill Lee appoints interim commissioner of Tennessee Department of Corrections
Gov. Bill Lee has named Christopher Hansen interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction, putting a longtime probation and parole official in…
Local NewsGreater Jackson Chamber leader honored with statewide economic development award
Mandy White, the Greater Jackson Chamber's chief economic development officer, has won a statewide award for her work bringing investment and jobs to West…
Local NewsHatchie River Conservancy holds annual fundraiser in downtown Jackson
Community members and corporate sponsors gathered in downtown Jackson for the Hatchie River Conservancy's annual fundraiser, an evening aimed at protecting one…
Local NewsHealth groups collaborate to host a Trunk or Treat
Henderson County Community Hospital, Henderson County Medical Group, West Tennessee Bone and Joint, and Henderson County Community Pharmacy teamed up to host a…
Local NewsJackson cheer teams participate in annual showcase
Jackson Cheer Company put its teams in front of an audience Saturday morning, Oct. 31, for its annual cheer showcase at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in…
Local NewsJackson council interviews city court judge candidates, vote set for Nov. 3
The Jackson City Council interviewed five applicants Tuesday for the vacant city court judge seat in open, public interviews, and will vote on the appointment…