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West Tennesseans appointed by Gov. Lee to committee for 2020 census

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --Two West Tennessee leaders have been appointed to serve on Gov. Bill Lee's Complete Count Committee. In a news release, Gov. Lee confirmed dozens from across the state have been appointed to the committee, including Carroll County Mayor…

Community reacts to JCM reopening

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four years ago, the Jackson-Madison County School Board announced Jackson Central-Merry High School would close under the Vision 2020 plan. The community responded by organizing marches in an attempt to…

Jackson Fire Dept. announces weekend smoke alarm canvas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department announced that it will be conducting a smoke alarm canvas, Saturday, Oct. 19 for part of west Jackson. The canvas will be between Westwood Avenue and Russell Road from 9 a.m. to 12…

Jeff Sisk named interim president at Jackson State

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has announced Dr. Jeff Sisk has been appointed to serve as interim president of Jackson State Community College, according to a news release. Sisk, a Jackson State alum and president of Tennessee Colleges…

Students participate in Lane College lip sync battle

JACKSON, Tenn.--Students participated in the Lane College lip sync battle at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the CMAC Auditorium. Students performed for their Homecoming.  They danced and got the crowd riled up and three judges critiqued their performance.

Rise Above exhibit stops in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--Local school groups visited the "Rise Above" exhibit, which opened Tuesday afternoon in Humboldt. The exhibit showcases the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, and it's being housed this week at the Humboldt Municipal Airport. Part of the exhibit includes…

Madison County Commissioners could see pay increase

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special committee met Tuesday morning to discuss increasing county commissioners pay to $500 a month. "You don't want to put a hardship on anybody, but this job is designed…

Health Department hosting Halloween safety class

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department,Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral Network, and Signal Centers will be hosting a free parenting class from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, October 21. Parents will receive tips on…

New manufacturing plant to open in Milan

MILAN, Tenn. -- A new manufacturing facility has plans to open in Milan and start operating by 2020. Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced the project Tuesday in a news release. Global Track…

JMCSS, West Tennessee Healthcare celebrate School Health Clinic anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System and West Tennessee Healthcare are celebrating the anniversary of a decade-long partnership this month. October marks the 10th anniversary of the School Health Clinic's opening inside Jackson Careers and Technology Middle School…

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