Jackson mayor gives state of the city address
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger stopped by the Jackson Exchange Club to give an update on the state of the city. Conger spoke to the Exchange Club about changes he has made…
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Food Safety Class aims to train local restaurant personnel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the U.S. alone, the Centers for Disease and Control estimates that 48 million people get sick each year from foodborne illnesses, and, of that group, around 3,000 die. Numbers…
Andrew Jackson Elementary School sees jump in test scores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Andrew Jackson Elementary School students are improving their math skills exponentially. Just last year, students like some of Leana Greene's kindergartners, were ranked a one out of five on…
Woman arrested after fight involving students at Liberty Tech
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman was arrested following an altercation Tuesday morning at Liberty Technology Magnet High School. The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirmed LaToya Boyd has been charged after allegedly entering the school around 7:15 a.m. without signing in…
Man wanted in Wisconsin arrested in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. --Martin police say a man wanted on multiple charges, including charges in Wisconsin, is in custody. Police say Rickey Lee II was wanted on charges of domestic assault and vandalism in Weakley County. He was also a fugitive…
Tennessee lawmakers to begin 2020 legislative session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers are poised to begin the 2020 legislative session, kicking off a busy next couple of months expected to be full of debates on criminal justice reform, abortion and other hot-button issues. GOP Gov. Bill…
NWS: EF-1 Tornado causes severe damage in Obion County
TROY, Tenn.-- "I didn't think it would be completely gone, but it is," said farmer Seth Taylor. What's gone and now in pieces? Seth Taylor's farming equipment shop in Troy. Taylor said it…
School leaders get parents of students involved in "Lincoln Parent Night"
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Local parents are involved in a school event. Lincoln Elementary School held "Lincoln Parent Night" Monday evening. Organizers say they hoped this event would help create better support for their…
McKellar-Sipes soaring to new heights with $1 million grant
JACKSON, Tenn.-- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is soaring to new heights with a big announcement. McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Executive Director Steve Smith says the airport received an economic grant worth $1 million to build infrastructure…
TBI: Laboratory data reveals increase in methamphetamine submissions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A troubling drug trend is being unveiled by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In the TBI's crime labs, marijuana has historically been the drug most frequently submitted for testing by law…
Storm leaves Carroll Co. residents picking up debris
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chainsaws were running all over Carroll County as residents continue to pick up debris and whole trees after Saturday's storms. "I was out on the porch, and I…
Commission approves ballot for county's primary election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission is preparing for an upcoming election. The commission approved the ballot and set hours for early voting for the county's primary election. The full ballot and early voting hours have not been…
Lane College receives award from Tennessee National Guard
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College received a special award Monday. Lane College received the Minuteman Appreciation Award presented by the Tennessee Army National Guard. This option allows students to go to Lane College and…
Driver swerves to miss deer, hits utility pole
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early Monday morning, a car crashed on State Route 105 in Carroll County, just outside of Trezevant. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office says a driver swerved off the…
Sterling Awards accepting nominations for influential women
JACKSON, Tenn.-- For the 10th year, the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women are recognizing 20 of the most influential women in West Tennessee. "We're looking for women who serve as role…
