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JMCSS announces two area schools to briefly transition to remote learning

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An announcement from leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System. According to the district's protocol for closing classrooms or schools due to COVID-19, Northeast Middle School and Denmark Elementary School will have remote learning Friday, January 14…

'Freaky Friday: The Musical opens this weekend at The Ned

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for the musical version of a movie classic. Students from Jackson Christian will be performing "Freaky Friday" this weekend at The Ned in downtown Jackson. "Freaky Friday" is about a mom and a daughter struggling…

McNairy County lawyer allegedly sent sexual texts to client

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County lawyer has been censured after sending inappropriate text messages to a client. A news release states Brian Jackson Petty was representing an indigent client regarding a dependent and neglect matter in Juvenile Court.…

Town hall on childcare, early education to be held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee will present a town hall meeting regarding childcare and early education in Madison County. Parents, educators, and other officials who provide care or services to young children, particularly those 8-years-old or younger,…

COVID-19 cases surge in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new spike in COVID-19 cases is worrying local health leaders. "We've seen an increase, I think we reported 1,248 new cases since last Wednesday. I can tell you it's actually more than that because of the…

The Foundation names new Chief Financial Officer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation announces its newest member. The Foundation has announced Landon Taylor as the Chief Financial Officer. Taylor previously served as an accounting associate, joining the Foundation in October 2020. The West Tennessee Healthcare…

New Economic Development Coordinator named at Jackson Chamber

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber is welcoming a new member to the team, but she is a familiar face. The Chamber has hired Rachel Tucker as the new Economic Development Coordinator. Tucker is a graduate of Union University and…

Jackson's newest 'Hub City Hero' announced

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced the name of the newest "Hub City Hero." Hannah Wall was selected as December's "Hub City Hero." Wall graduated from North Side High School in Jackson and is currently a sophomore at…

Church and Discovery Park to open 99-year-old cornerstone box

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A church in Dresden and the Discovery Park of America are working together. Church leaders from Dresden's First United Methodist Church are working with artifact experts from Discovery Park of America in Union City to open and…

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