1923 cornerstone box discovered in Dresden church
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- During the aftermath of the December storms, a church in Dresden found a relic of the past hidden within their walls. A cornerstone box was discovered…
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Elks Lodge to host A Taste of Italy on Jan. 22
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Elks Lodge #192 is bringing the flavors of Italy to Jackson. The lodge says it will be hosting A Taste of Italy on Jan. 22. The event will star Andy Avery and will offer guests a spaghetti…
Crews around West Tennessee prepare to keep roads safe
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee counties and cities are preparing for snowfall in the upcoming days. The City of Jackson Street Department's Superintendant Johnny Weddle is preparing crews to clear roads. "If you don't…
Milan woman charged in arson of own home
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Milan woman has been charged in the arson of her own home. According to a news release, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined the Gibson County Fire Department to investigate a residential fire on James Burrow…
Jackson residents beat the crowd to stock up on essentials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With another snow storm set to hit West Tennessee, Jacksonians are stocking up and preparing to stay in. Resident Briana Cole says they came early to beat the crowd in…
JMCSS holds monthly board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held their monthly board meeting Thursday. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris signed a proclamation that January 23-29 would be "School Board Appreciation Week." Superintendent Doctor Marlon King…
JMC NAACP Branch to celebrate MLK Day with virtual activities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a full day of virtual activities. This years theme is "Our Plight Our Flight Our Right" there will be three different events…
TWRA asking for public input in state's hunting seasons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to hear from you. The TWRA's hunting seasons comment period is open now through February 15. You can comment and ask questions on season setting, hunting regulations, bag limits, and more.…
Dozens of animals rescued from Gibson County home
TRENTON, Tenn. -- An announcement from the Animal Rescue Corps. According to the ARC, more than 35 animals -- 10 dogs and more than 27 cats -- were rescued from desperate conditions early Thursday from a property in Trenton. Officials…
New medical clinic opens in midtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson welcomes a new clinic. Sunshine Medical Care, Inc. has opened its doors to the residents of Jackson. Officials at the clinic says they want to welcome everyone who may need a doctor or…
Madison County Commissioners consider issues in agenda review meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.--Madison County Commissioners gather for an agenda review meeting. Commissioners say it was a light agenda Thursday evening, but a few topics include renovations on the old jail, which they say could be very expensive. Also on the agenda,…
CoreCivic's Whiteville Correctional Facility makes donations for Jackson pregnancy center
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- One local center receives a sweet donation. There is a crochet class at CoreCivic's Whiteville Correctional Facility. Recently, the class hand-made an assortment of infant hats, booties, and teddy bears and donated them to a pregnancy…
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…
Staff shortage causes area school system to close Friday
MILAN, Tenn. -- One local school system will be closed Friday. According to the Milan Police Department, Milan Special School District will be closed Friday, January 14. The closing is due to staff shortages.
'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…
