Back to School Bash gives parents a head start on shopping
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The annual Back to School Bash kicked off in a local county. Thursday, children, families, and faculty came out to Crockett County Middle School for…
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Early voting seeing low turnout so far, says election official
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting is continuing in West Tennessee. Lori Lott, with the Madison County Election Commission, says so far they have not seen a large turn out for early voting.…
Solid Waste Convenience Center to close intermittently on Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local solid waste center will see intermittent closures on Friday. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says that the Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Center at 95 Passmore Lane will close randomly due to driveway repairs.…
Tyson donates 40,000 lbs of food to Helping Hand of Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is helping one nonprofit address food insecurity. Helping Hand of Humboldt is an organization that provides free groceries, hot lunches, showers, free toiletry and clothing to…
'American Idol' winner to perform in Jackson this August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An award-winning artist and "American Idol" champion will take the stage in Jackson later this summer. Rock singer David Cook is scheduled to perform at Hub City Brewing on…
Southeastern states launch Operation Southern Slow Down
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee is one of five southeastern states participating in Operation Southern Slow Down. The operation is to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding, reckless and aggressive driving.…
Bicentennial Celebration taking applications for August parade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial is celebrating its grand finale weekend Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. The weekend will feature a choir performance, parade, time capsule burial, plus a free community concert featuring LOLO, the Commodores and a…
Gov. Bill Lee visits Memphis to talk ESA Implementation
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee was in Memphis on Wednesday to talk about the Education Savings Account Implementation this school year. Lee announced more than 40 independent schools…
Officials warn of fentanyl laced bills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A law enforcement official shared how the wrong dollar could potentially be life threatening. "If someone had a rolled up bill that they'd been snorting fentanyl through in their…
HUB Club gives students early look at college
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's "Help Us Build," or HUB Club, toured the city to get an early glimpse at the college life on Wednesday. "A lot of them don't get to…
JMCSS superintendent talks achievements, next steps for district
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders heard from Jackson-Madison County School Superintendent Dr. Marlon King on district achievements and what the next steps are. King says after the pandemic caused a decline…
Union City felon sentenced to over 12 years for drug, firearm charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A convicted felon from Union City has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges. A news release from the U.S. Department of Justice states that 34-year-old Mark Allen Branch pled…
UT Martin program to help West Tennessee businesses
MARTIN, Tenn -- West Tennessee businesses can get outside consulting from a local university. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that its Master of Business Administration program is working with others in and out of UT Martin to provide…
Portion of Christmasville Road to temporarily close for work
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Highway Department says part of Christmasville is being temporarily closed next week. Superintendent Bart Walls says Christmasville will be closed from Morisch Road to Ashport Road in order to replace a cross drain.…
UT Martin department receives award
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A department at the University of Tennessee at Martin received an award. PHOTO ID: Pictured (l, r) at the Tennessee Association of Agricultural Educators’ annual conference are Dr. William Bird, associate professor of…
