Lynching victim memorial vote causes stir
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A vote at Monday's Madison County Commission meeting on a proposed memorial is causing quite a stir. One of the issues commissioners discussed during the meeting was the placement of…
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43rd annual Air Race Classic takes off in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Women pilots took to new heights Tuesday at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. "I'm excited about flying with Cathy! She's got a beautiful airplane," competitor Carrie Reinhardt said. "I'm excited…
West TN Healthcare Foundation gives back to Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a big celebration Tuesday morning at the Jackson Chamber, all thanks to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. This is the fourth year for the Foundation's community grant awards, giving…
JMCSS School Board member meets voters after recall petition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson-Madison County School Board member says she feels attacked after a petition to recall her from the board. Doris Black was at North Side High School Tuesday morning, speaking…
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant contestants speak at Exchange Club luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Contestants in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant make their second appearance of the week, visiting members of the Jackson Exchange Club. The 36 Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants were guests at the meeting at the DoubleTree…
Local nonprofit, JMCSS host school uniform drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is sponsoring a uniform drive for the Jackson-Madison County School System. The uniform drive, put on by Corey's Gifts, started Monday. The district needs new or gently used uniforms in both children's and adult sizes.…
Traffic stop in Medina yields illegal drugs, gun
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina police say a traffic stop led officers to drugs, including a substance they believe is fentanyl, and a gun Friday afternoon. Police say officers stopped 31-year-old Dexter Craig Lambert, of Medina, just before 1:30 p.m. for…
Interstate 40 reopened after crash
UPDATE: THP says all eastbound lanes reopened shortly around 11:30 a.m. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 are blocked due to a crash near mile marker 82. THP is advising…
Kentucky cyclist raises money for best friend with ALS
SAVANNAH, Tenn -- "I'm riding in his honor," said Lee Cooper from Kentucky. An honor to Lee Coopers best friend, Jesse Williams, who unfortunately passed from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS. "Seeing your best friend and hearing from his wife…
Madison County Commission votes to censure Morris Merriweather
JACKSON, Tenn.--Madison County District One Representative Luther T. Mercer confirms the Madison County Commission voted 14-6 to censure JMCSS school board member Morris Merriweather for violating the county ethics policy Monday. Mercer confirms the six commissioners to vote "no" were…
Boys and girls enjoy Scout Day Camp
JACKSON, Tenn.--Monday was an afternoon "Under the Sea" for local campers. Mondy is the kickoff for the Central District Cub Scout Day Camp. Around 50 boys and girls were able to experience scouts for the first time at Calvery Baptist…
Madison Co. Commission makes first vote on 2019-2020 budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The three and a half hour Madison County Commission meeting Monday included several votes, including the first of two required to approve the county's fiscal budget for 2019-2020. "It's got considerably…
Election Day reminders for Jackson mayoral runoff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday is Election Day for the Jackson mayoral runoff. "It's been a long, long process, but we're looking forward to tomorrow, and the end of tomorrow, so we can have…
Miss TN Volunteer Scholarship Pageant contestants honored with special luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a week full of special events for young ladies vying for the crown of Miss Tennessee Volunteer. Contestants in this year's Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant were honored…
Local boxing club holds grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local boxing club held a special event Monday. It was the grand opening of Team Ingram's Rayford Collins Jackson Boxing Club in Heritage Square. Lamont Ingram is now the head boxing coach. Lamont says the club's name…
