MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local custodian has been arrested and terminated from a school district following an investigation. 35-year-old Christopher Weatherford was taken into custody Thursday by the McNairy County Sheriff's Department. Weatherford, who worked as a custodian at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local dispatchers will be getting a boost in their training soon. "We are very excited and totally blessed," said Jackson Central Dispatch Director Lanonda Jernigan. Jackson Central Dispatch is getting a helping hand in training certification. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that two Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed Monday, October 18. The health department says the Pipkin Road site (21 Overpass View, Jackson) will be closed for…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 69-year-old female who died October 9 A 72-year-old male who…
MIDDLETON, Tenn. -- A family who lost a loved one is hoping others don't go through the issues they faced. "He was tough. He's a fighter. He'd overcome death, I can't tell you how many times. He'd always come back,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Big decisions were made at a local school board meeting. At the Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting Thursday evening, students and teachers got rewarded and recognized for their excellence. Leaders approved the hazard mitigation plan resolution, which…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Road bridge has been reopened once again. The bridge over Interstate 40 was reconstructed to make room for five extra miles on the interstate. Nichole Lawrence, with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, says this…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus participated in a real-life scenario simulation. Nursing students at Lambuth participated in a virtual poverty simulation. Students are put in groups of four, and all of the groups represented…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever had any difficulty walking or biking to your desired destination? Walking without a sidewalk or biking without a bike lane can be extremely dangerous, and now the City…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating two different shootings this week. Tuesday evening, officers responded to 164 Lincoln Circle for a report of a shooting. Authorities found no sign of a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Foster Parent Association exists to help foster parents through every stage of the journey, from the moment they get approved to be a foster home, all the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department responded to a report of a shooting Wednesday. According to Jackson Police Deputy Chief Derick Tisdale, they received a call about a shooting near West Grand Street and Wisdom Street, but did not…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The FBI is reminding Tennesseans to be cyber smart. Cyber crimes and scams have been on the rise, alarming the FBI. Now, they are raising awareness on cyber-security this month. "We…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A family woke up to a shocking discovery at their Humboldt home on Wednesday. "The whole time they've been in the backyard, and we've been living here," said Xavier…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A possible breach of privacy could be coming your way. Tennessee Bankers Associations expressed concerns over a legislation being moved in Congress that would target the bank account of Americans. "We're…
