JMCSS employees receive first vaccinations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some school district employees in Madison County are breathing a sigh of relief today after getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. "I'm thankful," Helen Brooks, attendance…
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Jackson Generals, Ballpark to continue hosting high school athletics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals and the Ballpark at Jackson will open their gates for high school teams across the state. According to a news release, the Ballpark will allow high schools to host their games and tournaments at…
Weakley Co. Sheriff's Office warns of COVID-19 scam
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a COVID-19 scam circulating. The sheriff's office says an elderly resident reported they received a phone call from an individual asking for bank account information to get…
Additional death, 53 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says a 68-year-old man died Jan. 12 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 156 Madison County…
City of Jackson releases holiday trash schedule
The City of Jackson has announced changes to garbage pick-up for the week of Jan. 18. Garbage in the city will not be picked up on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Tuesday,…
Henderson Co. Schools to continue alternating schedule through January
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Schools will continue their alternating schedule for students through January. The district says the schedule will last through Friday, Jan. 29. Students whose last names start with L through Z will go to school…
Non-profit fights scammers with online tool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A non-profit organization is helping track scammers to prevent fraud. If you have experienced multiple scam calls already, then the Better Business Bureau has developed a tracker tool for…
Jackson Christian Theatre presents first play of 2021
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Christian Theatre presented it's first play of the new year. "Newsies The Musical" was showcased in front of a small audience at the Freed-Hardeman Auditorium. Due to…
School board begins 2021 with update on new school, open enrollment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday was the first Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting of 2021. Board members approved several amendments, and say they are excited to kick off the new year with…
'For The Love of Jackson' contest places spotlight on local businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The "For The Love of Jackson" contest is promoting shopping local throughout Jackson. "We've been very pleased with the results of For The Love of Jackson. It's…
Jackson school receives grant for water bottle filling station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school has been granted a water bottle filling station. Jackson Careers and Technology School is among 55 other elementary schools who've been awarded a "Water's Cool…
Gov. Lee addresses learning loss, teacher pay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced new legislation meant to address learning loss among K-12 students. “COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of education and we are on the cusp of severe consequences for our students if we don’t act…
Rep. David Kustoff honors Clark Shaw with flag presentation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. Congressman is joining the community in remembering the life of a West Tennessee businessman. Rep. David Kustoff visited the Old Country Store this afternoon to present Clark…
Dyerburg man in custody, charged with attempted murder
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police say a Dyersburg man in is jail after allegedly stabbing a man in the back of the head. Press Release January 14, 2021 Incident Type: Attempted Murder Arrest This morning around 7:00 a.m., Dyersburg police...…
Scott Gatlin sworn in as JMCSS school board member
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools announced a new school board member has been sworn in. The news release says Scott Gatlin was sworn in on Monday. Gatlin will be serving in the District 5 Position 2 post. JMCSS says…
