Madison County

Greater Jackson Chamber announces promotion of Vicki Bunch

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber announces Vicki Bunch has been promoted to Chief Workforce Development Officer. Most recently serving as the Chamber's Vice President of Talent Development, Bunch has spent her entire career in economic and workforce development.…

Local election commission changes voting precincts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Next election, you may be voting at a different precinct then you were before. The Madison County Election Commission met to discuss changes regarding precinct voting locations. "Today we approved…

Jackson police: Welfare check ends in apparent suicide

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating after a welfare check ends in an apparent suicide. Around 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, officers were dispatched to Madison Place Apartments, located at 112 Rhone Street, in reference to…

Blue Oval City job fair comes to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college provided information about thousands of new jobs. Jackson State Community College hosted Walbridge Construction, as they brought the Blue Oval City Job Fair…

Jackson-Madison schools announce more investments into teachers' pay

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announces additional investments into their teachers' pay. A news release states that teachers will receive bonus pay for their individual Level of Effectiveness (LOE) based on student achievement during the 2021-2022 school…

Students get shopping trip with police officers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson partnered with the Jackson Police Department and Dick's Sporting Goods of Jackson to award students for good behavior. "We've selected…

10 students awarded scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Education Foundation has awarded a new scholarship to 10 students from West Tennessee. The Workforce Readiness Scholarship is a $9,500 award split among 10 students who attend with…

Fundraiser being held to support Bob's Burgers owners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bells community is coming together to help Bob's Burgers, and you can be a part of it. The restaurant was lost to an early morning fire on Tuesday. The Bells First Baptist Church is hosting a…