JACKSON, Tenn. — A local consignment sale is bringing in plenty of people to shop for a good cause. When you walk into Jackson Christian School’s gymnasium, you can find racks full of clothes, kids school uniforms and so much more. “The consignment sale is a fundraiser for our school, but it also kind of helps people get rid of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Legislators met with the Jackson-Madison County School board to discuss recent updates. State House Rep. Johnny Shaw, and state Sen. Ed Jackson were in attendance at Friday’s meeting. This meeting is usually held once a year, and allows community feedback. The JMCSS members asked about issues with teacher certification, funding and other related legislative initiatives. Jackson spoke…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are investigating a wreck that occurred Friday afternoon in north Jackson. Police say the wreck happened on Abraham Drive off Passmore Lane when one vehicle ran a stop sign. Two vehicles were involved in the wreck. No injuries were reported in the crash. Categories: Local News, News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a law banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. I signed the bill to preserve women’s athletics and ensure fair competition. This legislation responds to damaging federal policies that stand in opposition to the years of progress made under Title IX and I commend members of the General Assembly…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, March 25. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click to enlarge For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee, click here….
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — School districts around West Tennessee are set to benefit from recent funding boosts, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Schools across America are set to receive around $121 billion in extra funding, as part of the “ESSER 3.0” fund, which stands for “Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief.” In West Tennessee, many…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — It’s time for this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Julia Adams has taught across West Tennessee for over 30 years. She is now teaching seventh grade science and history at Crockett County Middle School. She has always taught middle school and says she loves the grade levels. She has…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are investigating a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Old Hickory Boulevard near Greenfield Drive. Police say officers responded to the shooting around 4:30 p.m. Friday, and found a man inside an apartment with a gunshot wound to his arm. Police say the suspect is believed to be driving a silver or…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local community group is not letting the pandemic stop them from whipping up sweet treats for a good cause. Members of The Family and Community Education Organization decided to hold their annual bake sale — curbside edition. Madison County FCE President Krisann Blair says they made the sale COVID-friendly. “We are having the pickup of our…
Friday Night Forecast for March 26th: A tornado touched down in Wayne County just northeast of Waynesboro Thursday night at 7:30 pm. It was on the ground for over 22 miles, was 350 yards wide and lasted for about 30 minutes. It injured one person and destroyed countless trees and many homes. This was the same storm that was tornado…
