Educator of the Week: Tina Anderson
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. "The moment that I decided I wanted to teach, there was no turning back,"…
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Educator of the Week: Vanesa Dawkins
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Vanesa Dawkins is an educator at Nova Early Learning Center in Jackson. She says she is a…
Educator of the Week: Cynthia Duncan
SELMER, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Cynthia Duncan teaches 7th grade Reading and Language Arts at Selmer Middle School. After school she also act as the middle…
Educator of the Week: Teresa Smith
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Teresa Smith teaches science and social studies at Alexander Elementary. She got her…
Educator of the Week: Cassie Cupples
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Chester County Middle School teacher Cassie Cupples said an educator who was an…
Veteran's gravestone returned to cemetery after found in abandoned car
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A gravestone belonging to a Jackson veteran was discovered unexpectedly -- away from its grave site. Russ Hall is a member of the Jackson Elks Lodge. He says many years ago,…
'Click It or Ticket' seat belt campaign launches as holidays near
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Safety Office is partnering with local agencies for the Click It or Ticket campaign, which addresses seat belt safety. Haywood County Sheriff's Department is one of many local law enforcement agencies taking part in…
Educator of the Week: Charlencia Taylor
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Charlencia Taylor has been a teacher for five years now. She got her…
Jackson Exchange Club hosts annual 'Flags of Freedom' ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â Coming down the 45 Bypass, you can see a field of over 953 flags near the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Every year around Memorial Day, the Jackson Exchange Club holds…
TWRA to offer new deer harvesting incentive program
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is encouraging people to get out hunting. This past weekend was the opening of muzzleloader season in Unit CWD, which are units where…
Educator of the Week: Lindsay Brady
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. This week's educator is Lindsay Brady, a teacher who has dedicated many…
Jackson to hold second annual storefront decorating contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we enter the holiday season, the City of Jackson plans to hold its second annual Holiday Business Window-Store Front Decorating Contest. Registration is now open to all…
City of Jackson announces leaf pick up to start this month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We're going into the last half of fall, and, with a windy weekend leaving plenty of leaves on the ground, the City of Jackson is starting to clean…
Educator of the Week: Elizabeth Clark
MCLEMORESVILLE, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Elizabeth Clark originally planned to be a nurse. However, after spending time…
Madison County Republican, Democratic parties discuss election events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leading up to the elections, both the Madison County Republican and Democratic parties have been busy making sure their platforms are heard. The parties each focus on different…
Authorities still searching for man in connection to weekend homicide
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- A shooting that took place over the weekend has left one man dead in Dyer County. Authorities are still searching for a West Tennessee man in connection to the…
Educator of the Week: Sally Rogers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Meet Sally Rogers, a first grade teacher at University School of Jackson.…
33 indicted in Big Sandy methamphetamine investigation
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Big Sandy Police Department joined the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Drug Investigation Division in 2019 for "Operation Icebreaker" after the police department received multiple complaints about methamphetamine…
Local film director puts Jackson in the spotlight
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â Since he was young, Jaron Lockridge has had a passion for film making and writing. Lockridge is a local movie director and owner of Misguided Perception Media Group, an…
Educator of the Week: Chasity Fields
MILAN, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Chastity Fields is adjusting to her new teaching role at Milan Elementary School this…
Educator of the Week: Doug Wede
ALAMO, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. After spending years working in management at a food plant, Doug Wede…
Sen. Blackburn gives update on Senate discussions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn held a video press conference this afternoon, providing updates on topics being discussed in the Senate. Blackburn said that, amid the pandemic, they are hopeful for a…
Jackson Fire Department shares tips on preventing kitchen fires
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you had a fire break out in your kitchen, would you know what to do about it? This week the Jackson Fire Department is teaming up with the National…
Voter registration deadline arrives, elections fast approaching
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The countdown continues to the 2020 elections, which is now less than one month away. Most people by now should have registered to vote, since Monday was the last…
Educator of the Week: Kimberly Larkins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Kimberly Larkins is a first grade cyber teacher at Thelma Barker Elementary,…
Jackson budget committee discusses fund balance, fire department request
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During Tuesday morning's budget committee meeting, City of Jackson officials provided updates for the next fiscal year's revenue projections. Right now, the budget is on track. Instead of…
Library continues offering resources to residents during pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the mask mandate for Madison County lifted over the weekend, some businesses are starting to transition back to normal hours. That includes the Jackson-Madison County Library. But the…
Educator of the Week: Teresa Carothers
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. When Teresa Carothers was a student, she said she had a…
Robinson Toyota holds 'Real Men Wear Pink' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business held a fundraiser Wednesday evening to help raise money for a cause. Robinson Toyota held their annual Real Men Wear Pink fundraiser, a national…
Fallen THP trooper honored in dedication ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During a ceremony Tuesday morning, the community came together to remember fallen Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper Matthew Gatti, with his loved ones there to witness the honor. "If I…
In-person classes return at Jackson-Madison County schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was one week ago that the Jackson-Madison County School System announced the return of in-person classes, after students had to switch to distance learning back in…
Educator of the Week: Karen Massengill
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week. Karen Massengill is a kindergarten teacher at Caywood Elementary in Lexington. It's the same school and even the same…
COVID-19 survivor shares journey, feeds local healthcare workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henderson man is giving back to those who helped him through his recovery process after being diagnosed with COVID-19. "Yes, many are dying, but there's some of…
Jackson-Madison County School officials explain return to in-person learning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes are happening again within the Jackson-Madison County School System, with plans to return to in-person learning. "After thoughtful collaboration among district principals, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King's executive…
Authorities investigate trailer home fire in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Dispatch was called around 9:23 Monday morning, near East Church Street in Medina, after flames were reported to have been coming out of a trailer home. First responders from the Medina, Gibson County and Milan Fire Departments…
Educator of the Week: Donna Butler
TRENTON, Tenn. -- It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week. Donna Butler has been teaching for 22 years and is currently the Special Populations Teacher at Trenton Rosenwald Middle…
Business owners discuss financial relief for COVID-19 losses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Humboldt Plaza 3 movie theater has been around since 1942, but they've had their share of struggles over the years. "We were doing very well…
Relief still available for small businesses, $151 million left unclaimed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Time is running out for small businesses in Tennessee to receive additional financial relief. In August, Governor Bill Lee used money from the federal coronavirus relief fund…
Olive Garden delivers lunches to healthcare workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each Labor Day over 800 Olive Garden restaurants across the U.S. deliver lunches to those who have served the community. It's a tradition going on for almost…
Milan police accept applications for Shop With a Cop program
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is already taking sign-ups for an annual Christmas event. Every December, the Milan Police Department's Shop With a Cop program raises money…
Educator of the Week: Heather Palmer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week. This week’s nominee is Heather Palmer, an eighth grade science teacher at Northeast Middle School in Jackson.…
New K9 officer joins TBI to fight crime
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new member on the team that will help with fighting crimes, including child exploitation. Meet Zeus. He's the newest officer with…
Remnants of Hurricane Laura passes through Mid-South
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The impacts left behind from historic Hurricane Laura will leave many communities recovering for months to come. West Tennessee is no stranger in dealing with impacts in regards to…
Obion County Fair open through Saturday, Aug. 29
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fair season usually kicks off this time of year, but event cancellations are something that have been far too common due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the…
JMCSS returns to school with staggered schedules, safety equipment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lots of adjustments are being made for students starting school again. Prior to the start of the year, the Jackson-Madison County School System already had a plan…
Bells Elementary teachers receive training for virtual learning
BELLS, Tenn. -- When COVID-19 hit earlier this year, many schools systems were left scrambling for a plan. Over the summer, administrators with Bells Elementary came up with a plan to…
Deer hunting season approaching for West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The August deer hunting season is quickly approaching, and here is what you need to know. During the August Velvet Hunt you are able to hunt mature bucks. The season…
Small game hunting season to kickoff Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we near the end of the summer season and into fall, small game hunting season is just around the corner. Squirrel season kicks off on Saturday, August 22, which…
Jackson-Madison County Library display highlights women's suffrage movement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has a new display as a way to commemorate the women's suffrage movement. Tuesday marks 100 years since women in the United States won the right…
Union University welcomes students back for first day of classes
JACKSON, Tenn.-- It's the first day of classes at one local university, with students now back on campus after COVID-19 forced remote learning. "[Its] always an exciting time to start a new semester,…
