Madison County

UT Gardens Plant Sale to be held May 6, 7

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Spring Plant Sale with the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson is coming back. As pictured in one of the greenhouses at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, there will be…

JMCSS granted funds for new Pope School

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A day many parents and school leaders in Jackson and Madison County have been waiting for has arrived. Parents and students in the crowd cheered as the Madison…

First Love Your Block meeting brings neighbors together

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to love your block. Love Your Block held its first community meet and greet on Tuesday. Love Your Block is a two-year grant program that aims to revitalize and beautify projects within focus areas…

Organization aims to improve transportation in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to give your opinion on transportation in Jackson. The City of Jackson hosted a virtual public meeting on Tuesday about the recently-released Public Participation Plan. Jackson's Metropolitan Planning Organization helps ensure stakeholders and the public…

JMCSS employees could soon see 4th bonus check

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Employees in Jackson and Madison County may see a fourth bonus check soon. The Jackson-Madison County School Board has given out three bonus checks since 2020, and now employees could be…

Jackson sells Oman Area for $1, talks redistricting map

JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders held their monthly council meeting to discuss several topics. One of them being surplus properties. "That's a property that the city currently owns and maintains. We mow it and…

Tennessee to first lady to help clean east Jackson park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's first lady is coming to help clean up east Jackson. A news release says first lady Maria Lee will join business leaders to remove litter at Shirlene Mercer Walking Trail Park. “We are thrilled to have…

Father arrested in death of 4-year-old child

JACKSON, Tenn. --  A 27-year-old father was arrested Monday in connection to the death of his child. According to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Tyler McMillion allegedly left his two children -- ages two and four -- unattended in a vehicle…