Madison County

Advocate against polio speaks in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club held a meeting on Wednesday. Their guest speaker was Kim Kim. He is an advocate for the End Polio Now campaign and a fellow…

'A Christmas Carol: Scrooge' coming to the stage in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A classic Christmas tale with a twist is coming to a stage in Jackson this December. The Jackson Theatre Guild is presenting “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge” at The Ned in downtown Jackson. This re-telling of Charles Dickens’…

Christmas-themed banquet held for university donors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university is hosted its annual scholarship banquet. Guests filled downtown Jackson to show their appreciation and support for education. Union University welcomed donors to the Carl…

Three mayors answer questions while enduring spicy wings

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, three mayors ate spicy food while answering even spicier questions. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, Madison County Mayor AJ Massey, and Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum participated in a…

Kirkland Cancer Center receives donations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center received a donation this week. According to a news release, the $6,100 check came from Allen Samuels’ Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Hyundai. The check was presented to the cancer center Melissa Elmore…

Christmas drive-thrus light up across West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals may be looking for a new holiday tradition after officials confirmed Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland will not return to the Hub City this year. However, there's still opportunities…

UPDATE: Man wanted for rape of a child captured in Madison Co.

UPDATE (12/2/22): U.S. Marshals confirm Douglas was apprehended without incident off of Old Hickory Boulevard in Jackson around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office need your help. The two…

Students shown financial reality at local high school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students got a taste of financial reality on Tuesday. Sacred Heart of Jesus High School students participated in Leaders Credit Union's Financial Realty program to get them thinking…

West Tennessee blood supply reaches critically low level

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee's blood supply has reached a critically low level, LIFELINE Blood Services announced Tuesday. LIFELINE says the shortage, which is caused by several issues, is a nationwide problem that also hinders their ability to import blood…