Madison Co. begins planning phase of construction of new jail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County officials kick off the planning phase of a possible new jail. And, for the first time, a timeline is released for when that jail could be…
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Johnson Controls to downsize, cut 300 jobs in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Around 300 jobs will be lost in West Tennessee after a manufacturer announces plans to stop work at its plant in Lexington. Richard Russell spends Wednesday afternoons sitting on…
Police: Man entered home through window, attacked couple inside
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces burglary and assault charges on accusations of climbing through an unlocked window at a Jackson residence and attacking a woman and man inside. …
Jackson police welcome new recruits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department welcomed seven new recruits to its ranks Wednesday. Chief Julian Wiser administered the oath of office. The new officers will train with the department until they…
Police investigate alleged inappropriate contact between South Side coach, student
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms they are investigating alleged inappropriate contact between a male South Side High School coach and a female student. The police department does not name individuals who have not been formally charged with…
Education commissioner visits local high schools to hear from students
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The state's commissioner of education made her way across West Tennessee on Wednesday to visit local high schools. Haywood High School students had a different start to their…
Englewood Baptist Church to open third location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Englewood Baptist Church of Jackson has announced they will open their third location this Sunday. Pastor Jordan Easley announced Wednesday that the church will open a campus at 1646 Highway 70 East, the former location of Grace…
Crockett Co. mom says she fought off stabbing suspect
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A stabbing in Crockett County sent two people to the hospital Wednesday, according to Sheriff Troy Klyce. A bandage covers…
Water line breaks; closes one Jackson school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at one Jackson-Madison County school will dismiss early Wednesday due to a water line break. JMCSS officials say that Pope Elementary students will dismiss at 9:45 a.m. Parents will be able to pick up their students…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept. officers team up with Chili's to raise money for St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn.-Chili's restaurant held a fundraiser and they had a little help from the Madison County Sheriff's Department. 1,500 Chili's locations, including one in Jackson, took part in a fundraising event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The sheriff's department…
"Salt and Light" Banquet raises money for Area Relief Ministries
JACKSON, Tenn.- Area Relief Ministries hosted its "Salt and Light" Banquet, Tuesday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Also known as ARM, the organization helps to provide emergency shelter, and community development services to those in need. This event…
JMC School Board meets for second time for the new school year
JACKSON, Tenn--- In a meeting lasting for 4 hours, the Jackson-Madison County School Board not only heard proposals for the vacant properties but also heard concerns about schools reaching the…
Jackson City Council approves more than $250K for study, land purchase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At their monthly meeting, Jackson City Council members approve the purchase of additional property in north Jackson and plan to spend $100,000 on research about a new…
Woman charged with threatening ex-boyfriend with knife
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman has been arrested after police say she threatened to stab her ex-boyfriend. According to court papers, Crystal Robertson and her ex-boyfriend got into a fight inside her apartment, where she…
Dentist pleads not guilty to prescription drug fraud
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local dentist indicted last week on prescription drug fraud charges was arraigned Tuesday. Dr. Nathan Nash is a dentist out of Milan. His attorney,…
