Weather Update – 10:30 p.m. Tuesday Temperatures will only drop to the upper 60s and lower 70s tonight for the overnight lows. Skies will stay mainly clear, and we’ll have rain-free conditions. Another hot day is coming tomorrow with highs in the lower 90s under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible from…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The third and final vote needed to seal the deal between Madison County and the city of Jackson has been made. “We felt like we did the right thing, and really we had a good agreement at the end,” Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist said. Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved an agreement to split $12 million the city…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. — Hundreds of pages of court documents provide new insight into the case against Zach Adams, one of the men charged with raping and killing Decatur County nursing student Holly Bobo. Adams’ attorney does not want evidence from an Arminius model HW5, 32 S&W Long Revolver introduced at trial, according to court documents. The prosecution called the gun…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Beer Board punishes two local businesses accused of selling alcohol to minors. Tuesday, the board ordered Neighborhood Grocery Inc. DBA Bowling Express Mart on Bowling Drive to pay a $1,500 fine. The board also ordered Gold Line on the Highway 45 Bypass to pay a $2,500 fine because this is their second offense. Both businesses…
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (AP) — A new captain is set to take command of a Tennessee Navy base. Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington says in a news release that a change of command ceremony is scheduled on Friday at the base’s conference center. Capt. Michael Wathen is relieving Capt. David Bryson as the installation’s commanding officer. Bryson is retiring after…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Enjoy a concert all to help a local children’s hospital. Saturday, July 15, a St. Jude Community Concert will be held right here in Jackson. That’ll start at 6:30 p.m. at 282 Middleton Street and will feature the St. Jude Choir. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. All proceeds from the concert will go to St. Jude…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Kick off your weekend with a free, family-friendly concert. Friday, July 14, The Amp in downtown Jackson will host another show for its concert series. This week’s entertainment is Travis Cottrell. Music on the main stage begins at 7:30 p.m. Be sure and bring a lawn chair or a blanket. For more information, call (731) 425-8310. Categories: Local…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Learn about our city and get some fresh air, all at the same time. Friday, July 14, you can join in on the fun and participate in a downtown Jackson walking tour. That’ll start at 11:15 a.m. at the International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame. The tour will go through downtown, highlighting Unity Park, local artwork, and the Greyhound…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Do you love sunflowers? Then here is your opportunity to drive to Henderson County and either pick some or take pictures with your family. Best of all, it is all for free. The owners of the land along Highway 412 East planted three huge rows of sunflowers for the public. They have been doing it for years…
JACKSON, Tenn. — It was a busy day for the Jackson-Madison County School Board as officials met Monday afternoon in a closed-door meeting with their attorney before voting on whether to approve the sales tax agreement between the city of Jackson and Madison County. Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones said the closed-door meeting was to discuss the board’s options as…
