Jackson Exchange Club names 2020 Man of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club held a special ceremony for its 2020 Man of the Year on Tuesday. It's a title many men in the Jackson community have…
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West Tennessee Healthcare holds monthly board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare held their monthly board meeting Tuesday afternoon. During the meeting board members gave their COVID-19 reports for the year. They also spoke about changes in their Economic Development Department due to the…
Operation Southern Shield aims to reduce speeding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies are cracking down on speeding in the southeast. West Tennessee law enforcement has an initiative called Operation Southern Shield. The operation lasts from Memorial Day…
Tennessee Republicans encourage vaccinations in new letter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Republicans have released a letter encouraging people to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines. The letter from the lawmakers says COVID-19 cases are increasing, especially among the unvaccinated population, due to the delta variant. The letter…
Lexington students to return to class Aug. 4
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington City Schools are preparing for students to return to the classroom sooner than you think. "We register next week on Monday, Aug. 2, and the kids…
Union City Schools to hold registration on Aug. 5
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- It is time to register students for school in Union City. Registration is set for all three school on Thursday, Aug. 5, according to a news release. At Union City Elementary: Kindergarten, second and fourth grade…
Tax free weekend to begin Friday in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get your school supply shopping lists ready! Tax free weekend starts on Friday, July 30 and ends on Sunday, Aug. 1. It is a weekend that benefits…
NAACP requests JMCSS reconsider mask policy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local civil rights organization is calling on the support of school leaders regarding COVID-19 protocol. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP is requesting that Jackson-Madison County Schools reconsider school openings…
Two injured in Carroll County shooting
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in a Carroll County shooting. One neighbor was cooking breakfast for his family when he heard gunshots, which were followed by screaming.…
Discovery Park hosts annual 9/11 tribute stair climb
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City firefighters are partnering with the Discovery Park of America to host the annual stair climb. The climb is a tribute held each year to those who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist…
Visitor arrested Sunday at West Tennessee State Penitentiary
HENNING, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Corrections has confirmed a visitor to a penitentiary has been arrested. TDOC says Diana Dotson, of Lexington, was arrested Sunday afternoon for allegedly bringing contraband inside the West Tennessee State Penitentiary. The…
54 counties to receive grant from ThreeStar program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over 50 counties are receiving funds through the ThreeStar grant program. “I congratulate these 54 counties that are receiving ThreeStar grants and thank them for strengthening the quality of life and enhancing workforce development in their communities,”…
Jackson Fire Department trainees prepare for real-life scenarios
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department trainees started their morning with a mayday over the radio. The group is eight weeks into their training, and Tuesday they were put to…
UTM announces Family Weekend events
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced plans for this year's Family Weekend from September 10 through September 12. Family weekend packages are $25 each and include a t-shirt, tickets for the football game, concert and…
Becky Fly named volunteer coordinator for The Carnegie Legends Museum
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Becky Fly has joined the team at The Carnegie Legends Museum as volunteer coordinator. A Lambuth College graduate, Fly has worked in arts management, healthcare management, and was a theatre teacher at Madison Academic Magnet High School…
