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Budget chairman: Sheriff needs to find money in bottom line

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Under Tennessee State law, county sheriffs can sue their county commissions if the department's budget is passed without him present, if that budget decreases salaries for sheriff's office employees, and if the budget does not pay for legally…

JMCSS faculty meet for back-to-school address

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County teachers and staff gathered Wednesday for an address on their first day back to school. "It's important that at least everyone can get together, hear one message and…

Members reflect on good times at Henderson Co. Senior Center

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The residents of one West Tennessee city say goodbye to a historic building. Residents met Wednesday at the Henderson County Senior Center for one last day at the historic building. "It has been a wonderful place to…

Little General gives $1,000 to STAR Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An area nonprofit that helps people with disabilities received a donation Wednesday. The Little General convenience store on North Highland Avenue, along with Cox Oil corporate representatives, presented a $1,000…

Public speaks out over Dr. Brent Lay's JMCSS proposals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "This whole charade has done nothing but delay, delay, delay," said one Jackson-Madison County parent during Tuesday's long-range planning committee meeting. The meeting stirred up quite a crowd to hear…

Community reacts to Madison County sheriff's lawsuit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr filed an 89-page lawsuit Monday afternoon in Madison County Circuit Court. It outlines why he is demanding $2.8 million be added to his 2019-202o budget,…

Organizers prepare for this year's 731Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A unique event now in its fifth year will celebrate the city of Jackson and West Tennessee. "We started 731Day about four years ago when we had the revelation that 731…

Local schools focus on bus safety

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Last year, across the country, at least five children were killed at bus stop accidents. Local officials want to make sure the number goes down to zero. "We usually try to pick up students on the…

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