JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County School board members hosted a ribbon cutting for their new Central Office Boardroom on Thursday. The new boardroom will be used for holding all board meetings for members and continuing with helping to utilize resources for teacher and staff. Superintendent Dr. Marlon King says this board room was constructed and designed by staff and board…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Rotary Club awarded nonprofit organizations on Wednesday. The Rotary Club gave more than $20,000 in awards to several organizations in Jackson. Among the nonprofits were the Star Center, Madison-Haywood Development Center, and Youth Town. The Star Center and development center both received $7,500, and Youth Town received $3,500. Rotary President Kristi Turnbow says it’s a…
The Jackson-Madison County School System has released a Community Stakeholder Survey. JMCSS says public input will be accepted through July 26. You can find the survey on their website. Categories: Seen On 7
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County Schools say masks will be optional in the fall. JMCSS says teachers and students will have option once schools open in Aug. 2. Categories: Local News, News
JACKSON, Tenn. — Thursday, youth from the Salvation Army of Jackson took a tour of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6496. The post hosted a war memorabilia tour, giving kids the opportunity to learn about wars from veterans themselves. Veterans like Cmdr. Thomas Buck say it’s vital for youth to learn this history, especially when there are those alive…
JACKSON, Tenn. — WIC recipients will be allowed to use their benefits to buy produce from their local farmers’ market. The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program started this month in Madison County, letting people in the program buy local produce at farmers markets. “We try to promote healthy fruits and vegetables and also help out the local farmers,” said Jamie…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — A man wanted in Madison County is in custody, according to the U.S. Marshals. Agents say the U.S. Marshals were requested by Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics investigators in March to locate Jarett Wilson. Agents say Wilson was wanted for violation of probation in Madison County and felony evading. Wilson was arrested Thursday at a home on…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A woman in a U-Haul led allegedly led authorities on a high speed chase into Madison County. Sabrina Davis, from New Mexico, is accused of driving a stolen U-Haul truck. The Jackson Police Department received a call about the stolen vehicle and chased Davis into Madison County. And Sheriff John Mehr says that is when the…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — The Scotts Hill Student Anglers are a highly competitive fishing team from West Tennessee comprised of middle and high school student athletes. In just four years of existence, the Scotts Hill program has established itself as a national contender each year, qualifying for the Bassmaster National Championships, as well as the World Finals at the high school…
UPDATE: PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Sapphire Robles has been found safe. (Photo courtesy: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. — An Endangered Child Alert has been issued by the Perry County Sheriff’s Department. Nine-year-old Sapphire Robles. (Photo Courtesy: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) The sheriff’s office, along with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, is…
