JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Transit Authority kicked off a week of festivities. Monday, they held an opening ceremony and passenger meet and greet to start off National Transportation Week. Drivers with JTA were treated to refreshments, while local officials and leadership spoke about their appreciation of what they do. Transportation manager, Erris Yarbrough recounted how dedicated the drivers were…
JACKSON, Tenn. — During Monday’s county commission meeting, U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller recognized two Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics investigators for their actions during a standoff in November. Miller says Investigator Mark Taylor and Investigator Robert Pomeroy were with Agent Joe Frye during a standoff with fugitive Bobby Joe Claybrooke in Jackson. Claybrook allegedly shot from inside the home, hitting Frye…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Madison County is set to buy new voting machines in the next few months. But where will they store them? As we’ve previously reported, there’s not enough room for the new, larger voting machines at the election commission office. The administrator of elections wants to store them in the small conference room at the Ag complex,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nearly $30 million is being put towards helping Tennessee students into the workforce. The Tennessee Department of Education announced Monday it had selected 21 school districts for the Innovative High School Models program. The department says the program will strengthen the partnership between public school, postsecondary education, and local employers. “Building upon our state’s history of strong public-private…
MARTIN, Tenn. — Police say a man has been arrested on drug-related charges in Martin. The department says Eric Choate was arrested after an officer allegedly found him passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle around 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Police say Choate originally identified himself has “John Choate,” and was found with a purple bag. Choate told officers…
Monday Night Forecast for May 17th: Isolated light rain showers will continue to move through West Tennessee through Wednesday morning. Although severe weather is NOT expected, a few weak storms could develop in the pockets of showers. Rain chances will move out Wednesday afternoon and could stay away for the rest of week and weekend. Warmer and dryer weather will…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Dyersburg police are investigating multiple shootings reported over the weekend. Investigators say officers responded first to a shooting around 3 a.m. in the area of Tucker Circle after a report of shots fired. Dyersburg police say while officers were searching the area, the victim reported he was being chased by four men wearing all black on Wilson…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Transit Authority summer bus pass will be offered again this summer. “Bus-tin Loose” is for those 18-years-old and under. The pass allows students the chance to ride JTA’s fixed route buses for $20 in June, July and August. The pass gives unlimited rides each month for the pass holder. Passes will be on sale beginning…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in this year’s National Safe Boating Week to promote wearing life jackets, according to a news release. National Safe Boating Week is held each year during the week before Memorial Day weekend. The goal of National Safe Boating Week is to educate the public about safe boating and wearing life…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,437. Those patients range in age from 59-years-old to 92-years-old. There are currently three Madison County residents hospitalized. None of those patients are on a ventilator. The health department also released statistics…
