Jackson Exchange Club names 2020 Man of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club held a special ceremony for its 2020 Man of the Year on Tuesday. It's a title many men in the Jackson community have…
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West Tennessee Healthcare holds monthly board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare held their monthly board meeting Tuesday afternoon. During the meeting board members gave their COVID-19 reports for the year. They also spoke about changes in their Economic Development Department due to the…
Trenton Elementary makes new addition to playground
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Trenton Elementary School is now including a new addition to their playground for kids who struggle with communication delays. Monday, school teachers and staff gathered for the…
Dyersburg police investigating two separate incidents
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two disturbing, unrelated incidents have taken place this week in Dyersburg. In the first incident, police arrested a Wendy's employee named Dennis Jeffrey. On Tuesday, Jeffrey was taken into custody and…
1 Safe Place opens in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local family justice center is making its official opening to the public. "As we continue to fight against domestic violence in our community, it's an…
Health officials give update after spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health leaders in Madison County have reported a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases after weeks of decreasing cases and vaccine distribution. "Since last Wednesday, we have had…
Lifeline Blood Services host blood drive at local church
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- Lifeline Blood Services hosts another blood drive for south Madison County residents. Donors came out to give blood at Grace Baptist Church in Pinson. They were given free…
American Heart Association hosts summer soiree for donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization gathered for a special event with their members. On Tuesday, the American Heart Association gathered at the New Southern Hotel to host their summer soiree, giving thanks to their Circle of Red and Red…
Jackson resident wins $50,000 in Chips Ahoy! contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson resident is spreading his talents to people around the world. Jim Wilhelm is a winning contestant in the Chip's Got Talent contest. It's a contest through America's Got Talent that promotes Chips Ahoy! cookies. Wilhelm,…
Debate continues over purchase of vacant bank in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County commissioners met to discuss some concerns, and one of them was regarding a vacant building. There is a continued debate between Chester County Mayor Barry…
Salvation Army hosts vacation Bible school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army of Jackson hosted its vacation Bible school for kids. Monday night was the first night for the VBS. Kids got a chance to learn about…
Developers help local communities by building affordable housing
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Developers are working to get affordable housing built around two new area high schools. A multi-agency partnership between Community Redevelopment Agency, Healthy Community and the City of Jackson is…
Lane College to host 2021 homecoming
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College is getting ready to kick off their annual homecoming. The homecoming will take place September 26 through October 2. It kicks off with a golf tournament,…
JMCSS school board discusses mask policy, upcoming school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, board members with the Jackson-Madison County School System held their monthly board meeting, discussing important plans for students and staff for the upcoming school year. JMCSS…
JMCSS debuts new Central Office Boardroom with ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School board members hosted a ribbon cutting for their new Central Office Boardroom on Thursday. The new boardroom will be used for holding all board…
Concerns rise for COVID-19 Delta variant in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The surge of the COVID-19 Delta variant is now causing concern for some people in West Tennessee, leaving health experts to answer the question how did something like this…
Concerns raised over Jackson Central-Merry, Madison Academic construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The upcoming school year for students in the Jackson-Madison County School System is just weeks away. "I'm hearing so many irregularities as far from what was promised," a…
Jackson begins distribution of new garbage cans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some Jackson residents should have already had their new Waste Management garbage cans. Starting Monday, the City of Jackson will distribute 94 gallon garbage cans to residents…
Amp Music Series fills downtown with music once again
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A long-awaited concert series is back in action in the Hub City. On Friday, the curtain went up on the Amp summer concert series. Fans relaxed in…
Amp concert series to begin Friday, continue into August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to get your ears ready for some home grown music. The biggest concert series performing in the heart of the Hub City is back: The…
Viral post leads family to man who helped vet stand for national anthem
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A viral Facebook post is helping a local veteran and his family find a total stranger. This person recently helped the veteran "stand up" for the country…
A young entrepreneur is making his way in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- From funnel cakes to deep fried Oreos, 14-year-old Hunter Nelson has you covered, and he's adding a little something special on top. "It has been…
Madison County Fire Dept. hosts 2021 ‘Firefighters Freedom Festival’
JACKSON, Tenn.-- It's a festival filled with plenty of activities for the community, with many people enjoying their Fourth of July at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport for the Firefighters Freedom Festival. "We started this…
Milan fireworks show returns ahead of Fourth of July
MILAN, Tenn. -- An annual fireworks show is back for one local community. Many in the Milan community came out early for the show. People came to save their spot for…
Dogs at local shelter in need of a new home
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter is reaching its peak capacity. Time could soon be running out for nearly a dozen dogs if no one adopts them. "We have 14…
Police investigating car chase in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after a car chase that ended in east Jackson Tuesday night. Police say officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Investigators say the driver of the…
Health officials announce plans for new pediatric care in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital are announcing a new pediatric collaboration. On Tuesday at the West Tennessee Healthcare board of trustees meeting, board members and the…
Haywood County Sheriff describes Monday plane crash
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A plane crash in Haywood County is under investigation. On Monday afternoon, Haywood County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a plane crash in the 8900 block of Highway…
Man suspected of robbing fast food joints arrested in West Tennessee
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement say a man suspected of robbing several fast food restaurants across the state is in custody. Henderson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a robbery Sunday at the McDonald's restaurant at…
New cemetery marker honors late state representative
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials are dedicating a cemetery marker to a former state representative who made a lasting impact for women in Tennessee. On Friday state officials and many from the…
Local arts commission hosts 'Symphony on the Move'
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local arts commission is filling the air with plenty of music. The Henderson Arts Commission hosted an elegant night for the Symphony on the Move partnering with the Jackson…
A look back at the life of John McAfee and his ties to West Tennessee
WEST TENNESSEE -- John McAfee, a well-known software guru and Henderson County resident, has died. He is the creator of the McAfee Antivirus Software and is known by some people as the world's…
Fans react to the Ballpark at Jackson's new baseball team
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans are heading back to the Ballpark at Jackson, enjoying a day of baseball. After months of not being able to witness baseball at the Ballpark due to…
Lifeline Blood Services giving away Ford EcoSport for more blood supply
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is asking the community for help. Marketing manager Caitlin Roach says, with the very low supply of blood, they are trying to catch people's attention by giving away a brand new Ford EcoSport SUV.…
Local event celebrates Black entrepreneurs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event is highlighting local Black business owners. Soul is an event that celebrates the arts and culture of Black business owners. Many entrepreneurs came together at…
Former Benton Co. pastor in custody on multiple rape charges
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County pastor is being charged with multiple counts of statutory rape and more. Josh Henley, a former pastor at Church of Christ in Holladay…
Clinics, health department see fewer people for COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health clinics across West Tennessee are seeing fewer people getting COVID-19 vaccinations. "Currently, it's significantly lower than it was a few months ago or even a few weeks ago.…
Balloon release honors victim of shooting at Muse Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family and friends held a solemn ceremony Friday afternoon, honoring the life of Tanyarris Maxwell. Family members came together at Muse Park, near where Maxwell was shot just…
JMCSS superintendent addresses SRO concerns, school construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders are addressing some concerns while looking into a new school year. For the past few weeks, Jackson-Madison County School Board members have been discussing…
JEA provides electrical demonstrations to first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority is teaching first responders the importance of keeping the community safe during electrical issues. Wednesday evening at Jackson Fairgrounds Park, workers from the utility company gave…
Health officials to make changes for COVID-19 updates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials are now making changes regarding COVID-19 case count updates and more. Since the first COVID-19 case in March of 2020, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health…
Brownsville resort aims to finish new water park by July
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Serendipity in Brownsville is adding some special attractions to their park, giving plenty of things for the community to enjoy. Owner Daphne Sanders says for years they have…
School leaders gather for JMCSS Education Vision meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Board members with the Jackson-Madison County School System Education Vision Committee held a meeting Tuesday evening. During the meeting, members focused on new project updates for schools. They also highlighted some important factors from their yearly budget.…
JMCSS officials hear update on school construction, student safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Board members with the Jackson-Madison County School System held their monthly work session Monday evening. Members discussed two important topics, starting with the construction of two new school…
Jackson students receive scholarship from local leadership organization
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is helping to better students' higher education. The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association hosted a luncheon to present the Judy Renshaw Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Scholarship to three local high school students from Jackson and…
Highway 70 Yard Sale set to return next weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual yard sale is kicking off next weekend. The 18th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is approaching. It kicks off June 10 and continues through June 12,…
Assisted living facility opens Alzheimer's, dementia care center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local care facility is opening a new Alzheimer's and dementia center. Brookdale Jackson Oaks Assisted Living hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon, welcoming the community to it's new Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Center. Leaders says the…
Playhouse Build raises money for affordable housing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is building playhouses to raise money for affordable housing in the area. It's the first Playhouse Build for Habitat for Humanity in partnership with the Bank of…
Mother of son battling cancer gives update on his journey
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We have been sharing stories with you about Brett Wyatt, a young Gibson County boy fighting a battle with cancer, and now we have updates on his journey. For the past six months, upcoming South Gibson eighth…
New airline takes off from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is landing a new airlines in Jackson. Boutique has been chosen as the new airline for McKellar-Sipes. On Tuesday, officials with the city of Jackson, Madison County…
