JACKSON, Tenn. — One elementary school is spreading kindness one rock at a time. Arlington Elementary School celebrated their rock garden on Friday at the entrance of their school. The garden is a collection of rocks hand painted by students with different words to spread kindness and positivity. Teachers want this garden to give students a positive mindset before walking…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has pardoned two turkeys at the White House, an annual holiday tradition. In remarks full of jokes, Biden said the turkeys, named Peanut Butter and Jelly, were selected based on their “temperament, appearance and, I suspect, vaccination status.” He joked that “instead of getting basted, these two turkeys are getting boosted today.” The turkeys…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System is getting a grant to support literacy. Photo courtesy: Jackson-Madison County School System The school system says it is set to receive $80,000 in a two-year Early Literacy Network grant. JMCSS says this is going to be a big help to its teachers and students. “This grant will serve as an investment…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A grant to a local college is easing the path into healthcare. Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Jackson says it has been chosen for a $1,000,000 GIVE (Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education) Grant. TCAT says the funds will help it partner with schools in Hardeman, Fayette, Haywood, and Henderson Counties. TCAT says this will not only help…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A former Bolivar City councilman is taking action to clear his name. On Friday, Jonathan Joy filed a defamation lawsuit against officials in the 25th District Court, claiming his civil rights were violated. “We have actually obtained information about what the 25th District has been doing to me for the last three years,” Joy said. Joy was…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — The Lexington Electric System is considering a plan that would provide high-speed internet access and telephone service to all of its customers. According to a news release, it’s in response to a $500 million rural broadband grant recently announced by the State. “This potential project will position our entire area with the most advanced broadband internet available…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed CWD in two new counties. The TWRA says hunter-harvested deer were found to have CWD in both Gibson County and McNairy County. Carroll County is now at high-risk due to its proximity to the positive deer. The TWRA says carcass transport, feeding, and mineral placement regulations are now in effect…
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jodi Duncan has been teaching at Westover Elementary School for over seven years now. “I teach science and social studies, and I tell my students all the time that I’m the luckiest of their teachers because I have the two best subjects,”…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Correction is offering part-time correctional positions. TDOC says it is offering the positions to: Retired law enforcement officers Current law enforcement officers seeking secondary employment Former TDOC security staff Direct hires with no prior experience “Filling vacant positions is a challenge faced by law enforcement agencies across the country,” said Commissioner Tony Parker. …
Friday Evening Forecast Update for November 19th: Temperatures fell to the mid 20s this morning in Jackson and we are likely to be down below freezing again tonight. Saturday will bring a nice little warm up into the 60s. Another front will come by Sunday bringing more rain showers and cooler weather moving in behind it for next week. Highs…
