Madison County

JMCSS Board recognizes students, more during March meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School Board met for its March meeting on Thursday. The brief meeting saw the approval of policy section five, the 2022-2023 academic calendar, and the school resolution transfer of funds.  The Board was…

Jackson names local artist Callie Wright Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named its Hub City Hero for the month of February. The city named local artist Callie Wright as the month's hero, pointing to her close work with Area Relief Ministries. The news…

Jackson police surround home in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence in east Jackson on Thursday. Jackson police say around 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1200 block of…

JCM promotes student wellness with health fair

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school is continuing to celebrate Black History Month with a focus on health and wellness. On Thursday, Jackson Central-Merry highlighted Black health and wellness by exposing students to community health vendors. The health…

Jackson's Hub City Flea Market to open this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local event is coming back to the Hub City. The new promoters of the Jackson's Hub City Flea Market say they are excited to be bringing back a local event. "We don't live far down the…

Play Ball Jackson to hold 'Name Your Team' contest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans will soon have the chance to name the new baseball team that will play out of The Ballpark at Jackson. Last year the city signed an eight year lease agreement with In The Big Inning, LLC…

Jackson Arts Council opens applications for NEA funding

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year the Jackson Arts Council announced they will distribute $150,000 in grants as part of the American Rescue Plan. Now, applications for those eligible have been opened. Described as an effort to help the arts and…

Truck convoy part of nationwide protest stops in Jackson

NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- A truck convoy, traveling from California to Washington D.C.,  made a stop at the Pilot Travel Center off Interstate 40 and Christmasville road in Jackson. “We’re peaceful protesters…

Registration for JMCSS Pre-K schools now open

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration for Jackson-Madison County School System's Pre-K schools are now open. You can find the online application at jmcss.org/register. After you complete the application, you must also turn in the required documents. Those include immunization records, a…