SROs, better IDs and more: JMCSS works to secure campuses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school district says it is continuing to put student and employee safety as their number one priority. "We're always saying what can we do better. The…
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Highway 70 Yard Sale kicks off, bringing deals all across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The biggest yard sale in West Tennessee is back! "We're having a big yard sale, we need loads and loads of people to come out, all…
Free fishing day in Tennessee set for this Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anglers, get ready to reel them in. "Saturday June 11th is the free fishing day in Tennessee and anyone, resident or non resident of any age may fish free without a license on Tennessee public waters," said…
Pickup of debris in Dresden to begin Thursday
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Nearly six months ago a tornado struck Dresden. The cleaning process to remove a tower of debris in the town will start Thursday. The pile has pieces of people's…
Union University hosting FUGE Camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A faith-based summer camp is bringing together students from across the country at a Union University. FUGE Camp is being held for students from sixth through 12th grade. They will stay…
Expert talks fighting eye allergies in the summer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Itchy, watery eyes are prone to allergic reactions. And with the summer weather moving in, pain and irritation can increase due to pollen and other allergens within the home. "Eye allergy…
Food Truck Spotlight: El Mariachi Loco
The latest installment in our web series Food Truck Spotlight takes a look at El Mariachi Loco. Specializing in Mexican food, this food truck can be found at 2024 A North Highland in Jackson, Tennessee (right across the street…
School system presents budget to Madison County committee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System presented their 2022 budget to the Madison County Budget Committee. The district plans to keep this year's budget the same as last year, but focusing…
Book author Patricia Winston named Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A children's book author has been named May of 2022's Hub City Hero. According to a news release, the city named Patricia Winston, a minister, this month's hero. The release says that Winston has volunteered with the…
Pride Month potluck brunch to be held in Humboldt June 17
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support will host a potluck brunch in Humboldt in celebration of Pride Month. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at Pine Hill Park. "When I…
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns to Jackson next week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new young lady will be crowned in Jackson next week as the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns. The preliminary competition will take place at 7 p.m. nightly from June 15-17 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…
New pharmacy opens in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new pharmacy in town. Christ Community Health Services celebrated the grand opening for their pharmacy at their east Jackson location on Tuesday. Leaders with the pharmacy…
Library begins 'Next Door Know How' series
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members grabbed their pencils, notepads and tools. The Jackson-Madison County Library hosted their first program of a series called "Next Door Know How." People from…
Health experts talk COVID-19, monkeypox
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health hosted a COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday to discuss the surge of COVID-19 across the country. They shared how they are…
NWS: No tornado damage found in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service says no tornado damage found in Crockett County. The report says that the survey team in the area only found damage from straight line winds that swept over the county on Monday.…
