Archives: 2021

Dyersburg police investigating Jan. 27 shootings

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Dyersburg police are investigating a shooting on Jan. 27. Police say an officer heard multiple shots fired before the shooting was reported on Price Street. Police say two people were inside a vehicle, which was hit by gunfire around 1:30 p.m. Police say another vehicle was damaged in the shooting. No injuries were reported. According to a…

Madison peaking to enter the month of February

JACKSON, Tenn. — Similar to where they were a year ago, the Madison boys basketball team has proven to be one of the top threats in West Tennessee. The Mustangs currently sit at the top of Class A as the state’s number one ranked team. An aggressive defensive presence along with multiple offensive weapons has led the Mustangs to a…

‘Off The Square’ provides new space for Paris boutiques

PARIS, Tenn. — A local woman is providing local business owners with an opportunity. Alexandria Stout, who is only 22, provides over 4,000 square feet of space to house local boutiques in Paris. “Off The Square is kind of like a boutique of boutiques. If you go around you’ll see several different vendors who sell different items. Everything’s different and…

Health department scheduling Phase 1B vaccine appointments

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now scheduling appointments for Madison County residents in Phase 1b to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The health department says these individuals are people who work in Madison County at a public or private kindergarten through 12th grade public or private school, preschool employees, and other first responders who do not…

2 JMCSS schools selected to receive Google grant

JACKSON, Tenn. — Two Jackson-Madison County Schools are receiving a grant aimed at helping students excel in STEM. A news release from JMCSS says Northeast Middle School and West Bemis Middle School have been approved for Google Buddy VEX IQ Grants. Through this grant, the schools will receive competition kits, curriculum, and organizational assistance from Google and the REC Foundation,…

RECALL: John Deere Frontier Rotary Tillers

John Deere is recalling their Frontier Rotary Tillers due to an injury hazard. Some of the drive lines were put together without safety signs that detail the hazards of the machines. If you have one of these rotary tillers, contact your local John Deere retailer for a free inspection and repair. You can also contact the Deere & Company at…

RECALL: Janod Confetti Trumpet

A children’s toy is being recalled due to a choking hazard. Juratoy is recalling the Janod Confetti Trumpet — which was a part of a music set — due to small pieces inside the trumpet being able to dislodge, creating a choking hazard for small children. The sets were sold at toy stores across the country, and online through Amazon…