Over 400 students take part in Chester County Ag Day
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students got outside for a hands-on experience for Chester County Ag Day. In fact, 450 fourth and fifth grade students participated in fun activities. Steve…
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$7,500 donation made to JMCSS schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization donated to Jackson-Madison County Schools. The Old Hickory Lions Club presented a $7,500 check to the school board. The check will go to Jackson-Madison…
Jackson company recognized for rehabilitation of Greyhound Bus Station
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A local company is receiving an award for historical preservation. The Tennessee Historical Commission says the John H. Allen Company was among the winners for 2021's Certificate of Merit competition. The commission says the company was selected…
County commission prepares for upcoming meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission is getting ahead of the game. The county's agenda review committee gathered for their meeting Thursday. They discussed issues and concerns for the upcoming Madison County commission meeting. Items on the agenda included…
Investigators look for answers after toddler dies in house fire
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials confirmed a three-year old is dead after a house fire on Wednesday. "It makes you stop and ask yourself. 'Why?' All the crazy stuff going…
Savannah VA holds COVID-19 vaccine clinic for veterans
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- For months many have been fighting to stop the spread of COVID-19. This time veterans are getting vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine through the VA Clinic…
Job fair gives Humboldt seniors edge in workforce
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- High school seniors were given the opportunity to find a job right as they graduate. Thursday morning, Humboldt High School seniors met at the Humboldt Medical Center…
U.S. Marshals combat child sex trafficking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How can you save your child from being targeted by sex traffickers? "We're highly trained individuals, and fugitive apprehensions is a hallmark of the Marshals Service, and…
Charter joins FCC's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Charter Communications is joining the FCC's in expanding broadband connection. In a news release, Charter says it will be apart of the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Through this program, Charter says households could receive credit…
Serving hope: local cafe assists women in recovery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local cafe is working to end the opioid epidemic, one serving of "hope" at a time. "It's amazing to watch them go from hopeless to hope," said Marcie…
West Tennessee health care facilities receive Gold Seal
FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Several West Tennessee nursing facilities operated by American Health Communities have received the Gold Seal of Approval, according to a news release. The Gold Seal is awarded by the Joint Commission to health care facilities who achieve…
TEC partnering with FCC for Emergency Broadband Benefit program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TEC is working with the Federal Communications Commissions to help lower the cost of broadband service through the Emergency Broadband Benefit program for eligible households for a limited time, according to a news release. The Emergency Broadband…
Elmcroft of Jackson to host drive-thru job fair
Elmcroft of Jackson will hold a drive-thru job fair on Tuesday, May 25. They are looking to hire Licensed Practical Nurses and Resident Assistants/caregivers. Individuals interested in applying should bring a resume and two forms of identification. Additionally, Elmcroft says…
Toddler killed in Benton County house fire
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office, Holladay Fire Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a Wednesday night fire that killed a child. Investigators say a toddler was killed in the fire on Sunburst Lane. The…
5 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,406 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,406. Those new patients range in age from 13-years-old to 65-years-old. There…
