Madison County

TDOT gives update on I-40 construction

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation gave an update of road construction on Interstate 40. For drivers making their way around the Hub City, it has been a case of maneuvering around orange and white barrels, reduced…

Jackson Theatre Guild presents 'Clue'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of West Tennessee gathered to solve a mystery at the Ned. The Jackson Theatre Guild partnered with The Ned to perform the play "Clue," which is based on the board game and the big screen adaptation.…

West Tennessee Legal to host expungement clinic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Legal Services is partnering with the Tennessee Faith and Justice Alliance to host a free expungement clinic on May 6 in Jackson. This clinic will allow qualifying individuals to have their criminal record erased. People…

Gun found at high school thanks to new JMCSS metal detectors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is keeping students safe with an extra layer of protection. Tim Gilmer, with JMCSS, says metal detectors have been placed in every high school in the district. And part of the funding…

Organizations fight illiteracy in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization partnered with United Way of West Tennessee to fight against illiteracy in the area. The READ Team partnered with United Way to provide books for second graders in hopes of increasing their literary skills.…

School board addresses importance of keeping staff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two topics were up for discussion during a meeting by leaders with the Jackson-Madison County System. During Thursday's meeting, members of school board discussed the importance of keeping staff within…

Jackson Arts District gets the green light

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has been given the green light to get creative! The Jackson City Council approved an Arts District for the city. "What it is, is just designating a…

9th First Ladies Luncheon features Thistle Farms founder

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee hosted their ninth annual First Ladies luncheon on Thursday. The luncheon had the biggest number of attendees in its history. Becca Stevens, the founder of Thistle Farm, was the keynote speaker…

JPD: Shoes, drugs, more found in home on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A search of a home Tuesday night has led to one arrest and the seizure of several items. The Jackson Police Department confirmed on Thursday that a home on 4th Street in south Jackson was searched by…