Madison County

Nursey manager talks freeze's impact on plants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This past winter, an extreme arctic blast caused temperatures to drop over 50 degrees in a matter of hours. The aftermath was dead plants, shrubs and trees that…

Second mayoral debate to be held April 1

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters in the community will get a chance to familiarize themselves with local candidates. The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP will be hosting a mayoral candidate forum…

Jackson Symphony to celebrate music of the 80s

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This is your chance to hear some of your favorite 1980s hits live. The Jackson Symphony is celebrating the music of the 80s with a "rewind." It's a musical time warp to a decade when big hair and…

Round two of Strongest Towns begins

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is going up against a Pennsylvania town, and you can help! "This contest is put on by Strong Towns. It is themed after March…

Jury selected as 'Rock Doc' trial set to begin

UPDATE (3/28/23): Former office manager testifies in Jeff Young trial MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The "Rock Doc" had his jury chosen for his upcoming trial. Jefferey Young Jr. appeared in court Monday…

Multiple injuries reported in Sunday wreck on I-40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A wreck Sunday evening in Madison County halted interstate traffic and resulted in multiple injuries. According to Tennessee 511, a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 was reported around 5:29 p.m. The wreck occurred in the westbound lane…

Free event celebrating Poetry Month coming to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Griot Collective is preparing to present a free special event next month. "Drop the Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month" will be held on April 27 in downtown Jackson. The event will feature both published…

Chili cook off returns to helps those in need

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A cook off was held here in Jackson. The Run for the Son Chili Cook Off was held on Saturday at the Calvary Baptist Church. The Christian Motorcyclists Association…

JPD helps local women be prepared for danger

One group has come together to learn how to better protect themselves in a time of danger. JACKSON, Tenn. ---Jackson Police Department held their Women's Self Defense class this afternoon. …

EMA shares behind-the-scenes look at operations center

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Operations Center gave an inside look at how they monitor conditions across the area. "These situations where we go under a tornado watch, we do what is called an EOC activation. That's…