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Martin Zaxby's to reopen next week

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Zaxby's in Martin is reopening. The famous chicken-serving chain is opening its doors under new management on Monday, June 27. For this first week, guests will only be able to go through the drive-thru. “We can’t…

Nominations open for 2022 Jackson Awards

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is time, once again, to honor those with leadership qualities. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation says that nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Jackson Awards. The awards have been given out annually since 2006,…

29 student inmates graduate in Hardeman County

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- On Thursday, June 2, a ceremony was held at CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional Facility, celebrating the graduation of 29 student inmates. 12 student inmates earned a high school equivalency diploma, while 17 earned career technical education…

School officials meet for board meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- School officials met to discuss plans for their upcoming retreat. The Jackson-Madison County School board met to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, dates, and the agenda for their…

Rehearsals held for 'Seussical Junior'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Horton goes from hearing a "who" to hearing music. Rehearsals are underway for "Seussical Junior" at Community Montessori. Leaders with the play say "Seussical Junior" is a…

Weather radar to be installed in Benton County

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A weather radar is coming to Benton County in the future. The Benton County Commission voted just this week to partner with Climavision to install an X-Band weather radar. They say this will help fill in…

Residents warned of phone scam involving jury duty

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office wants you to be aware of a new telephone scam. The sheriff's office and the Circuit Court Clerk's Office are warning citizens of a scam about failing to appear for jury…

Grand opening held for new recreational area

THREE WAY, Tenn. -- Middle Fork Bottoms Recreational Area is officially open. Local leaders held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for the completion of phase one of the project. Those that worked on…

Alabama man wanted for sex crimes found in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Alabama man wanted for first-degree sodomy, among other charges, was found in Madison County. The United States Marshals Service says that 39-year-old James Dwight Mitchell, of Decatur, Alabama, was found at a home on Shirlee Drive…

City of Jackson approves FY 2023 budget

JACKSON, Tenn. --  Tuesday morning, the Jackson City Council met for a special called meeting and approved the fiscal year 2023 budget on second reading. In early spring, the council approved a…

District Attorney General Jody Pickens voted into new role

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jody S. Pickens, the 26th District Attorney General, is taking up a new task. According to a news release, Pickens was elected by members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference to be their vice president of…

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