USJ students compete in 'Geo Bee'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We've all heard of a spelling bee, but what about a "Geo Bee?" Students at the University School of Jackson competed Monday in the National Geographic bee. Thirty…
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Former Crockett County School employee indicted
ALAMO, Tenn.--"Taxpayers should be able to trust that government officials will be using money appropriately," said P.I.O of the Tennessee Comptrollers Office, John Dunn. Former Technology Coordinator Michael Maness resigned from…
Local fire department earns higher ratings
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - A local fire department achieved a significant milestone, Monday. Today the City of Lexington proudly announced their new ISO rating that can greatly impact residents and…
Bells Theatre to be torn down, new one built on same lot
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A historic theater in downtown Bells is being torn down. The theater, then known as the Ray Theatre, opened around 1935. By 1941, it had been renamed Bells…
Local doctor passes away after 30-year career
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local doctor who died this past weekend is being remembered for the impact he made on those who knew him as well as the community he served.…
How do school officials decide to close school?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students across West Tennessee will be doing their snow dances Monday night. But, it'll take a little more than that for school to be out. "In my…
Jackson city councilman announces his intentions to not seek another term
JACKSON, Tenn.--A Jackson City councilman announced late Monday he does not plan to run for re-election. Randy Wallace has served in the District 7 position for the last 12 years and also serves as treasurer for the city. In a…
TDOT pre-treats roads for anticipated winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Tennessee Department of Transportation preps major roads for winter weather conditions. TDOT said they've already started laying down salt on bridges, overpasses and along Interstate 40. Trucks have…
Suspect arrested after reports of naked man in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say they have identified and arrested a suspect after a naked man was photographed at a park in north Jackson. John David Robison, 42, of Jackson, was arrested Monday afternoon, according to a release from…
TBI identifies man killed in Dyer Co. officer-involved shooting
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man killed in an officer-involved shooting over the weekend has been identified. Jeffery Lynn Jones was shot and killed Friday night by a Dyer County deputy, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. According to officials,…
Deadline approaching for TN Promise students to complete FAFSA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- College students, listen up! The filing deadline for the Tennessee Promise Free Application for Federal Student Aid is quickly approaching. Feb. 1 is the final day to complete the FAFSA to be eligible for the Tennessee Promise scholarship.…
Search continues for missing man in Pickwick Lake
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials spent a third day searching for a missing person in a local lake. Hardin County Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief Melvin Martin confirms rescue crews are searching for a missing person in Pickwick Lake, just…
A New Miss Lane College is crowned
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "Tonight is the 51st annual Miss Lane College pageant here on the campus of Lane College," said Fisher Smith, the director of campus life at Lane College. Smith says that…
University School of Jackson hosts open house
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local school hosted its annual open house. The University School of Jackson opened its doors to parents and students Sunday. Those interested in becoming a part of the USJ family got the opportunity to learn about new programs…
Jackson Christian School hosts open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -Jackson Christian School hosted their annual open house Sunday... The school opened its doors to parents and students interested in starting the next school year with them. Parents learned about programs and got a tour of the facility…
