Madison County

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…

JMCSS leaders meet ahead of special meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders met ahead of a special called meeting. The Jackson-Madison County School System held its monthly work session to discuss updates. A topic discussed was the process of building a new Pope School. The Madison…

Flea market returns to Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Great news for local thrifters: the flea market is returning to the Jackson Fairgrounds. The monthly flea market formerly known as "Friendly Franks" is being reintroduced as Jackson's Hub City Flea Market. It will open this Friday,…