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Tyler Spann honored by family, former coaches

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Tyler Spann is being honored by his family and former coaches in a special way. "I guess when you think of the mamba mentality, like in general, Kobe wasn't a big talker, but he was a…

Cowboy Jim's hosts first ever Haunted Market, House

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cowboy Jim's is hosting its first ever Haunted Market. The event will feature a haunted house right behind Cowboy Jim’s on 1328 South Highland Avenue. The Haunted House will be open Friday and Saturdays from 6…

Jackson park holds dedication for long-term employee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cypress Grove Nature Park dedicated one of their buildings to a long-term City of Jackson employee. "She was a teacher at heart and spent her entire life teaching others to do good, and to enjoy the outdoors.…

Jackson-Madison County Library presents 'The Making of Historic Madison'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library held a history presentation. In partnership with the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial, the library brought members of the community together to discuss "The Making of Historic Madison." The book dives into the history of…

JMCSS Family Fun Day to be held Oct. 23

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is inviting the community to its District Family Fun Day. JMCSS says it will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Parkview Learning Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along…

Fall weather, weekend of events come to West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- We will finally see some fall weather this weekend, and there is plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it. Saturday, Oct. 16, West Tennesseans will flood downtown for the Jackson International Food and Art Festival.…

Jackson 911 dispatchers get big boost to budget after $20k award

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local dispatchers will be getting a boost in their training soon. "We are very excited and totally blessed," said Jackson Central Dispatch Director Lanonda Jernigan. Jackson Central Dispatch is getting a helping hand in training certification. The…

Repairs to close two Madison Co. trash collection sites Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that two Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed Monday, October 18. The health department says the Pipkin Road site (21 Overpass View, Jackson) will be closed for…

3 deaths, 89 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 69-year-old female who died October 9 A 72-year-old male who…

Family calls for changes after deputy's death

MIDDLETON, Tenn. -- A family who lost a loved one is hoping others don't go through the issues they faced. "He was tough. He's a fighter. He'd overcome death, I can't tell you how many times. He'd always come back,…

Multiple projects, plans approved at JMCSS board meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Big decisions were made at a local school board meeting. At the Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting Thursday evening, students and teachers got rewarded and recognized for their excellence. Leaders approved the hazard mitigation plan resolution, which…

Henderson Road bridge reopened in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Road bridge has been reopened once again. The bridge over Interstate 40 was reconstructed to make room for five extra miles on the interstate. Nichole Lawrence, with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, says this…

UofM Lambuth students participate in 3rd annual poverty simulation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus participated in a real-life scenario simulation. Nursing students at Lambuth participated in a virtual poverty simulation. Students are put in groups of four, and all of the groups represented…

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