JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County Schools are still hoping to open Jackson Central-Merry High School in time for the new school year. According to a news release, product shortages accompanied by deadlines have caused concern for the district about the construction on the JCM 6-12 campus. Superintendent Dr. Marlon King says he still hopes the school will be open for…
(CBS Newspath) — Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces come to life in a new exhibit called “Immersive Van Gogh” at Pier 36 in New York City. The exhibit features work like “Iris” and “Starry Night Over the Rhone” floating, spinning, and transforming before the audience. The exhibit is open to the public starting June 10. The exhibit is set to hit…
Updated Friday, May 28th, 2021. 7:44 A.M. Good Friday Everyone! Showers and storms this morning will give way to a less rainy afternoon. A cold front located just off to our west as of this morning. Ahead of the front it is still quite mild with abundant showers and storms. A mild and southerly flow will continue through the afternoon…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have a man in custody in connection with a shooting in the Hub City on Tuesday. The standoff between law enforcement and a shooting suspect lasted for hours Thursday afternoon at a home in west Jackson. Police Chief Julian Wiser says the suspect, 28-year-old Quintez Brown, was wanted on an attempted first-degree murder charge in…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after more than 100 dead fish were found in Chester County. Amy Snider with the TWRA says they were notified on Tuesday that between 100 and 150 dead catfish were in a creek off Highway 100 in Jacks Creek. Snider says the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation checked…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System met with the Madison County Budget Committee to present their 2021-22 fiscal year budget. JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Marlon King says they worked strategically in building this budget to stay aligned with their vision of the school system. The total of next year’s budget is around $105 million, which is not far off…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — A Humboldt primary held a special day for its students. Stigall Primary School held a drive-thru graduation for pre-K students, and a drive-thru Award’s Day for kindergarten and first grade. This year’s theme was “Taco ‘Bout a Great Year,” and teachers and parents decorated their cars to celebrate.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse hosted a check presentation for the Andrew Jackson Marathon. The marathon presented a check to the center for $22,000, made up from the proceeds from the race. The funds will be used by the center to help with child abuse prevention in the Madison County…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is celebrating National Safe Boating Week. Sgt. Ray Garton, with the TWRA, says there are a couple of things people need to check before leaving the boat dock. “They should check their safety equipment. Before they ever launch their boat, they should check their safety equipment. Make sure their nav lights…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Manufacturing and healthcare: two of West Tennessee’s biggest industries. And also some of the most popular programs at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. “At one time, we’ll have 150 LPNs in training, then anything related to manufacturing, welding, machine tools, and industrial maintenance. Those are those really high demand occupations that pay really, really well…
