Jackson police visit preschool students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement officers visited a local school to spend time with students. Jackson police officers visited the Jackson Christian Preschool and cooked hot dog. They also played sports…
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Tennessee Highway Patrol accepting cadets for 2022 class
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is accepting applications for its upcoming class. THP says the class will start in January of 2022, and will prepare cadets to be state trooper. “The Tennessee Highway Patrol is a professional and…
First Friday Forums return with Bicentennial discussion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First Friday Forums are back. The Bicentennial Commission of Jackson thought this would be the perfect time for revitalization. "For the first Friday of the next 13 weeks,…
Masks required in some Jackson-Madison County schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System officials met to discuss the rise in COVID-19 cases, as well as the requirement of masks in schools. With those rising cases, JMCSS is changing…
Jones Chevrolet holds ribbon cutting ceremony at new location
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee business has opened a new location. Jones Chevrolet has moved from Humboldt to the U.S. Highway 45 Bypass near Three Way. General Manager Mark Hoppe says it was a long process transitioning,…
Local attorney discusses legality of mandating vaccines for employees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines are still being distributed to people for free -- but it is up to you if you get one or not. Now local businesses like Tyson Foods and Walmart…
JMCSS announces changes to safety protocols in schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools have announced changes to the district's safety protocols, beginning Monday, Aug. 9. The district says schools will begin the week under one of three designations: masks optional, masks mandatory or mask on the move,…
205 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 12,327 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 205 new cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday, Aug. 3. There are now 12,327 total cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department also released statistics on patients, including…
Sheriff's Office warns of jury summons scam calls
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam involving jury summons. The sheriff's office says the caller tells the victim that they have missed jury duty and will either have to pay or…
TBI issues endangered child alert for Crockett Co. teen
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for a Crockett County teenager. The TBI says Talil Williams, 15, was last seen Wednesday in Crockett County. Williams has a known medical condition…
JMCSS school board discusses reward during monthly meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson-Madison School System discussed several topics on Thursday including trying to keep one their leaders. During their monthly budget committee meeting, JMCSS leaders discussed multiple topics including budget amendments, funding and the superintendent's contract.…
Leaders gather for first prayer circle of school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday was the first prayer circle of the new school year. This prayer circle was created last year by a local pastor as a send off for students starting the new school year. Starting at Arlington…
Blackburn sends letter to Biden, helps military families with new act
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is helping military officials and their families. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, Blackburn helped present the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. The act will help give military…
Tennessee launches fourth round of P-EBT benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee is offering a fourth round of benefits to families in need. The new round will be a part of the Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program, or P-EBT, according to the news release. The state says…
Tennessee sees decrease in TCAP testing scores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Scores on statewide tests dropped last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. "When we look at Tennessee over the last 12 years, we've seen incredible progress. The last time you know when we're looking at test scores from…
