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Education Vision Committee discusses $100,000 grant

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Education Vision Committee discussed a $100,000 grant at their monthly meeting Tuesday night. Members met at the Jackson Madison County school board. They discussed the school board budget that…

Two local people use CPR to save Henderson man's life

HENDERSON, Tenn.--Two local people are being recognized for their heroic acts. Freed Hardeman University workers Linda Hodges and Cody Fletcher helped save beloved community leader Neal Smith when he collapsed…

Lexington teen drowns in Gulf of Mexico

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee teen has died while swimming at Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach police say 15-year-old Tyler Spann of Lexington drowned around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the…

Vanderbilt LifeFlight cuts ribbon on Humboldt base

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Vanderbilt LifeFlight held a ribbon cutting for their eighth base Tuesday afternoon in Humboldt. The ceremony was held at the Humboldt Municipal Airport. Officials say they look forward…

Miss Tennessee pageant brings big bucks to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant brings big bucks to Jackson. "I think it's definitely great for the city," Matt Childress, a business owner, said. Childress owns Woodstock…

New principal named at Rose Hill School

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rose Hill School will have a new leader for the 2018-2019 school year. Dr. Teresa McSweeney will be the principal at the kindergarten through eighth grade school. McSweeney takes over…

MyRide West Tennessee needs volunteer drivers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- MyRide West Tennessee needs your help. The driving service is looking for more volunteer drivers. "To take older adults, 60 and older, that live in Madison County to…

Former Dyersburg HS teacher pleads guilty to solicitation charge

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A former Dyersburg High School teacher has pleaded guilty to a charge of solicitation to commit aggravated statutory rape. John Mark Moody pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of solicitation to commit aggravated statutory rape and one…

2 airlifted in Gibson Co. crash

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were airlifted from the scene of a Tuesday morning crash between Milan and Bradford. The one-vehicle crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Highway 45 East when…

JMCSS superintendent delivers year in review

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board members gathered Monday for their monthly meeting. School officials usually meet on Thursday but decided to combine their work session and board meeting.…

Boy Scouts host annual Cub Scout Camp

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Boys Scouts of America hosted the first day of their annual Cub Scout Camp. Sixty-five children between the ages of 6-11 enjoyed snacks and outdoor activities…

Sheriff Mehr hosts 39th community meeting

PINSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr kicked off his 39th community meeting Monday night. The meeting took place at 6:30 p.m. at Pinson Club at Highway 45 South. Jerry…

Henderson police chief suspended

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The steps of the Chester County Courthouse was supposed to be the site of a protest Monday morning, but that didn't happen. Click…

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