Madison County

Students, alumni saddened by end of Union program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students and alumni at Union University are saddened over an abrupt decision made by school officials in late February. And now some are organizing efforts to save the 100-year-old theatre…

City of Jackson brings back Month of Miracles

JACKSON, Tenn. --The City of Jackson has is hosting its annual Month of Miracles. City officials made the announcement at City Hall on Friday. This is the first time since COVID-19 started that officials have been able to bring back…

State officials visit new mental health facility

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders visited the Hub City to see a new facility. Several state and local leaders visited the new mental health facility that will be a part of the Madison…

First Friday Forum for March sees focus on political history

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month's First Friday Forum took a look back at the political history of Jackson and Madison County. The Bicentennial programming and event theme for March is government and politics. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and City…

JCM hosts 4th Black History Month Showcase

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school held a special Black History Month event for the community. Jackson Central-Merry High School held their fourth annual Black History Month Showcase. It was coordinated by the Student Government Association. The event…

Jackson's Hub City Flea Market open for business

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson's Hub City Flea Market has opened its door! The market has vendors from all over the state and out of state. One vendor says this is the largest amount of vendors she's seen since…

Jackson police officer facing DUI charge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police officer is facing a DUI charge, according to a news release. The Jackson Police Department says that on Sept. 17, 2021, one of its officers pulled a vehicle over for driving erratically. After discovering…

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…