Madison County

Former Madison Co. detention specialist sentenced to probation

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a former detention specialist charged with assaulting an inmate was sentenced on Wednesday. The sheriff's office says John Michael Flowers pleaded no contest to a charge of simple assault. The…

JMCSS Education Foundation meets with full board

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System Education Foundation called a special meeting on Wednesday. The board is finally complete with all nine members. Members met at the learning center to discuss their existing account, a decision both sides…

City opens Carl Perkins Civic Center ahead of storm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has opened a severe weather center for residents. The city says the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 400 South Highland Avenue will be open for Wednesday, March 30. The city says to use…

Midday shooting in west Jackson under investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A midday shooting in west Jackson is under investigation, according to Jackson police. The police department reports that its officers were dispatched around 11:50 a.m. to the area of…

Talks on new redistricting map continue in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The conversation of a new redistricting map continued between a community and city leaders on Tuesday. Tara Skinner, Jackson City Councilwoman for District 4, invited local residents to meet with Mayor Scott Conger and other department leaders…

Jackson Central-Merry band holds first concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students display their talent and hard work. Students with Jackson Central-Merry Middle School Band held their first concert Tuesday evening. Family, friends, other students, and staff came out to support the students. The band had…

Sacred Heart appoints Adam Rust as head

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sacred Heart of Jesus High School announced its next head on Tuesday. In a news release, the school says Adam Rust has been appointed to the roll and will begin his new position on June 1. Sacred…

Solid Waste board meets in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Solid Waste Planning Region Board met Monday to discuss two items on their agenda. The first item discussed was a yearly report on usage amounts in the county. The board also talked about a…