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Organization aims to improve transportation in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to give your opinion on transportation in Jackson. The City of Jackson hosted a virtual public meeting on Tuesday about the recently-released Public Participation Plan. Jackson's Metropolitan Planning Organization helps ensure stakeholders and the public…

JMCSS employees could soon see 4th bonus check

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Employees in Jackson and Madison County may see a fourth bonus check soon. The Jackson-Madison County School Board has given out three bonus checks since 2020, and now employees could be…

Jackson sells Oman Area for $1, talks redistricting map

JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders held their monthly council meeting to discuss several topics. One of them being surplus properties. "That's a property that the city currently owns and maintains. We mow it and…

Authorities investigate weekend house fire in McNairy County

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating after human remains were found at the site of a fire in McNairy County. Around 11:22 Saturday evening, law enforcement and fire personnel were dispatched to a fire at the 1100 block of…

New satellite to watch over Western Hemisphere

JACKSON, Tenn. -- NASA has launched a new satellite to increase natural disaster tracking accuracy. NASA launched the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite called GOES-T. "It stays in a position over the Earth's…

Tennessee to first lady to help clean east Jackson park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's first lady is coming to help clean up east Jackson. A news release says first lady Maria Lee will join business leaders to remove litter at Shirlene Mercer Walking Trail Park. “We are thrilled to have…

Lexington woman charged with TennCare fraud

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Henderson County woman is being charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property. According to the Office of Inspector General, 38-year-old Jeanifer Donegan, of Lexington, allegedly misrepresented her financial situation to access TennCare benefits she wasn't…

Father arrested in death of 4-year-old child

JACKSON, Tenn. --  A 27-year-old father was arrested Monday in connection to the death of his child. According to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Tyler McMillion allegedly left his two children -- ages two and four -- unattended in a vehicle…

JMCSS leaders meet ahead of special meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders met ahead of a special called meeting. The Jackson-Madison County School System held its monthly work session to discuss updates. A topic discussed was the process of building a new Pope School. The Madison…

Family holds candlelight vigil in honor of loved ones

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One family came together to remember loved ones taken too soon. The family of Hank John Dillenger Cooley held a candlelight vigil Monday night. Family members say Cooley went missing…

Library to host program on David Crockett

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Want to learn more about David Crockett? The Jackson-Madison County Library has you covered! The library is hosting a Bicentennial program called The Accidental Fame and Lack of Fortune of West Tennessee’s David Crockett. The library says…

Fundraiser to help animals get needed health care

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local animal center is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for animals in need. Whitney Owen, the Director of the Jackson Animal Care Center, says they're hosting the Inaugural Fur Ball in March to raise…

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