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…
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…
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.…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local custodian has been arrested and terminated from a school district following an investigation. 35-year-old Christopher Weatherford was taken into custody Thursday by the McNairy County Sheriff's Department. Weatherford, who worked as a custodian at…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever had any difficulty walking or biking to your desired destination? Walking without a sidewalk or biking without a bike lane can be extremely dangerous, and now the City…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating two different shootings this week. Tuesday evening, officers responded to 164 Lincoln Circle for a report of a shooting. Authorities found no sign of a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Foster Parent Association exists to help foster parents through every stage of the journey, from the moment they get approved to be a foster home, all the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department responded to a report of a shooting Wednesday. According to Jackson Police Deputy Chief Derick Tisdale, they received a call about a shooting near West Grand Street and Wisdom Street, but did not…
