JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local woman from the Hub City is on a journey to the big games. Meghan Roeder will be competing in the USA Special Olympics in Orlando, Florida in June for swimming. Roeder has been swimming…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In celebration of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial, the City of Jackson is sponsoring a competition for a new city flag design. This competition is open to all residents of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, people gathered for the groundbreaking of the new Scarlet Rope House that has just begun construction. "We've been downtown four years in a safe house, and…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a former detention specialist charged with assaulting an inmate was sentenced on Wednesday. The sheriff's office says John Michael Flowers pleaded no contest to a charge of simple assault. The…
MASON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office says two former West Tennessee police officers have been indicted. According to a news release, Vatisha Barken and Samuel Sutton allegedly falsified timesheets to get money and benefits from both the town of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System Education Foundation called a special meeting on Wednesday. The board is finally complete with all nine members. Members met at the learning center to discuss their existing account, a decision both sides…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has opened a severe weather center for residents. The city says the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 400 South Highland Avenue will be open for Wednesday, March 30. The city says to use…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- In December, storms swept across four states and several cities and towns. One of those included Dresden. "The house started dusting just a little bit, and you…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A midday shooting in west Jackson is under investigation, according to Jackson police. The police department reports that its officers were dispatched around 11:50 a.m. to the area of…
The following schools will be closing early due to inclement weather on Wednesday, March 30. Chester County Schools (will close at 2 p.m.) Dyer County Schools (will close at 11:30 a.m.) Dyersburg City Schools (will close at 11:30 a.m.) Haywood…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The conversation of a new redistricting map continued between a community and city leaders on Tuesday. Tara Skinner, Jackson City Councilwoman for District 4, invited local residents to meet with Mayor Scott Conger and other department leaders…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students display their talent and hard work. Students with Jackson Central-Merry Middle School Band held their first concert Tuesday evening. Family, friends, other students, and staff came out to support the students. The band had…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sacred Heart of Jesus High School announced its next head on Tuesday. In a news release, the school says Adam Rust has been appointed to the roll and will begin his new position on June 1. Sacred…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Solid Waste Planning Region Board met Monday to discuss two items on their agenda. The first item discussed was a yearly report on usage amounts in the county. The board also talked about a…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- With an influx of jobs, people, and new businesses coming to West Tennessee, the town of Whiteville is planning to give their downtown area a revitalized makeover. "We…
