Local groups bring awareness to child abuse prevention month
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- If you travel around West Tennessee in the coming weeks, you might see more blue pinwheels, each representing a child who has been the victim of…
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USA Championship Wrestling returns to Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- USA Championship Wrestling is heading back to the Ballpark at Jackson in May, according to a news release. The show, scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 8, will feature 10 matches and a "Legends Row," which will allow…
FedEx responds to issues at ground center in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- We have received numerous complaints about the FedEx ground center in Humboldt. Viewers say sometimes packages have been tracked at the center for weeks before eventually --…
Nonprofits, health department partner to provide vaccines to homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Area Relief Ministries and United Way of West Tennessee are working together to help vaccinate the homeless community. "We got a call from the health department that said…
13 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 11,152 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,152. Those new patients range in age from 1-year-old to 93-years-old. There…
Law enforcement come together for 'Light Up the Night' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple agencies brought awareness to child abuse prevention. The Jackson Police Department, the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Jackson Fire Department, and TBI all came together Thursday evening for "Light Up the Night." Light Up the Night was…
Jackson Symphony announces theme for 61st season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony announced the theme of their 61rst season Thursday. It's called "Resound," a reference to their commitment to the arts in the city of Jackson, and also the hard work they've put in to be…
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Tyson's newest, largest Tennessee facility
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A ribbon cutting ceremony held for the brand new facility in Humboldt, and leaders say it will attract hundreds of jobs to the area. Thanks to Tyson Foods,…
JMCSS says school reconstruction on schedule, new projects underway
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School board meeting for April touched on a few projects for the district. The Madison Academic and Jackson Central-Merry High School reconstruction is…
City looks to create 'Block Chain System Task Force'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the city will look into a block chain system as a potential addition for the future. I’m taking pointers from @FrancisSuarez In the coming weeks I will be forming a Block…
Man faces drug charges following traffic stop within school zone
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A traffic stop in a Dyersburg school zone resulted in the seizure of both marijuana and meth, according to a news release. The release says that on April 2, agents pulled over 39-year-old Jeffrey Don Crum…
JMCSS student awarded $180,000 ROTC scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local student is now the recipient of a prestigious scholarship. Thursday, representatives from the U.S. Navy and Jackson City government, helped present Madison Academic senior Serenity…
Tennessee's education commissioner visits Madison County school
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn visited a Madison County elementary school Thursday morning. This is the first time the commissioner visited a school in Madison County.…
Suspect indicted in shooting of animal rescue president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man suspected of shooting Saving the Animals Together president Wendy Pickett has been indicted. Patrick Merriweather is facing multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, gun charges, criminal trespass, and retaliation for past action.…
City seeks volunteers for community wide trash pickup event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is seeking volunteers for a community wide trash pickup event. The city says the event will be Saturday, April 24, during the Earth Day Festival. Volunteers will be able to select an area…
