JACKSON, Tenn. — Thursday was an early start on back-to-school shopping for more than 30 kids thanks to Academy Sports and Outdoors, and Tennessee Titan Avery Williamson. They do it to help the kids start off on the right foot. “Education and the support of kids is very important to our organization,” said Josh Corey, Football Outreach Coordinator for…
JACKSON, Tenn. — After months of waiting, the TNReady standardized test scores are finally here. “As a Tennessean, it’s great to see students being successful on a more rigorous assessment,” said Dr. Jared Myracle, chief academic officer of the Jackson-Madison County School System. Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced that high school students across the state improved in every subject, and more students…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Old Hickory Mall is a staple in the city of Jackson ever since it was built in 1967. “Old Hickory has so much history for being here over 50 years,” said Kristina Francese, marketing director for Old Hickory Mall. “And we just want to celebrate with the community.” The original mall started as an open-air center…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — High school seniors from five counties took home a $500 check presented Thursday by District Attorney General Matthew Stowe of the 24th Judicial District. Stowe says the students wrote an essay on crime problems in Tennessee. One senior from Benton, Carroll, Hardin, Decatur and Henry counties was selected for the criminal justice scholarship. Stowe says this…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A woman charged with threatening a witness in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this summer went before a judge Thursday. Sequena Pruitt is accused of threatening a witness after Kelset Price was killed on Glendale Street in June. Her next hearing has been set for Aug. 24. She looks to hire a lawyer. Ebony Pruitt was charged…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Local kids in Humboldt got a chance Thursday to show their teachers what they learned this summer at Camp Discovery during a performance. Camp Discovery is a day camp for kids ages 11 to 14. Throughout the summer, the kids brush up on math, science, social studies and drama. The camp director says they want the kids to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Workers rushed to finish construction Thursday at several schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System before classes begin next week. Crews worked on air conditioning units at Isaac Lane Elementary on Thursday. Jackson-Madison County Schools Chief Operations Officer Ray Washington said they have 34 new units to install. “The order took a while to put together,” he said….
Weather Update – 10:45 p.m. Thursday Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to move through West Tennessee this evening keeping conditions mild. The good news, is that this rain is coming from a cold front which ultimately will bring a big change in temperature and humidity for West Tennessee. The weekend forecast has something to look forward to! TONIGHT Scattered showers and…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Financial personality Dave Ramsey has broken ground on a new corporate headquarters in Tennessee. Ramsey Solutions celebrated the groundbreaking Thursday at the Franklin site where its more than 223,000 square-foot building will stand. The estimated move-in date is August 2019. The personal financial advice company known for a radio show, live events and other offerings expects…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — A call from a passing motorist leads to a shocking discovery for early morning travelers Thursday along Highway 45 in Henderson. “A citizen driving down 45 South saw him laying off on the side of the road, about 15 yards off the side of the highway,” Henderson Police Chief Wilton Cleveland said. Police say they…
