Archives: July 2017

5 Minute workout tips to keep you in shape!

JACKSON, Tenn — Getting in shape can be a difficult task but one trainer says it can be simple. Trainer and Owner of 1st Step Fitness shows us easy ways to slim down. For more on his workouts contact Jonathan Parker  at 731-300-3733. Categories: Local News, News, Seen On 7

JMCSS discusses upcoming school year during Day 2 of retreat

JACKSON, Tenn— The Jackson/Madison County School Board met again today to talk about this school year. “Today what we’ve really been focused on is talking about our academic goals and achievements,” Bob Alvey, Chairman of the Jackson/Madison County Board of Education, said. They believe the way to reach these goals is to start reading to kids as soon as possible….

Beech Bluff Baptist Church hosts free yard sale

  BEECH BLUFF, Tenn— Beech Bluff Baptist Church had a yard sale today and everything was free! Today was their 5th annual day of blessing where they take donations and then invite the community to come and take anything they need. Everything from clothes to toys was at the sale and they even had backpacks with school supplies ready for…

A Great Start To The Work Week

Weather Update – 11:15 p.m. Sunday A pleasant touch of fall will greet us again overnight into Monday morning with mostly clear skies and light northeast breezes around 5 mph. We will notice slightly warmer and more humid weather on Monday afternoon, but another mostly clear day again. OVERNIGHT SUNDAY: MONDAY: Rain chances return Wednesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms in…

Goodbye Rain, Hello Cooler Weekend!

Weather Update 10:00 AM CDT Meteorologist Brian Davis: Our Main Computer That Records The Broadcast Is Down, But, Fear Not….I have a slideshow of our current weather for you. It is full of sunshine and cooler temperatures! North winds and high pressure continues to filter into the area after the passage of a strong cold front that moved through on…

Over 40 animals rescued in Union City; officials call the home ‘deplorable’

Obion County, TN – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, assisted the Union City Police Department and Animal Control late this evening in the rescue of approximately 40 animals found living in deplorable conditions at a property in Obion County, TN, about three hours west of Nashville, TN. All of the animals were seized by Animal Control….

Pet of the Week: Waylon

JACKSON, Tenn — Meet our Pet of the Week. This is Waylon. Waylon is available for adoption through Saving the Animals Together, better known as STAT. He’s a hound mix and he’s less than a year old. He loves everybody and would be a great edition to a family! He gets along well with other dogs and cats. He’s calm…

JMCSS hosts 2 day board retreat

JACKSON, Tenn.–  One week to go until the official start of a new school year in Jackson-Madison County. Friday night, school leaders gathered to begin a two-day board retreat. A lengthy agenda for school board officials over the next two days. One of the big topics board members want to tackle is the kind of climate and culture they would…

MCFD investigating cause of garage fire in northeast Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Madison County fire officials are investigating a late-evening fire in northeast Madison County, Friday night. Around 9:40 p.m., the Madison County Fire Department arrived on Buttonwood Drive where they found a garage engulfed in flames. Fire Chief Eric Turner said firefighters entered through the garage door and got it extinguished quickly. Chief Turner confirms the fire damaged the…