Fallen sheriff's deputy honored with flag presentation
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It has been four months since former Madison County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Dyer died while on duty. Now his family and many who worked with him are honoring him in…
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Public meeting addresses CWD in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is back in the spotlight. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency teamed up with University of Tennessee Extension to host a public meeting in Lexington Tuesday evening. Officials say Henderson County is…
1 killed in crash along I-40 in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There was a fatal crash on Interstate 40 on Tuesday. According to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened Tuesday morning at Mile Marker 87. The vehicle, a 2021 Mack dump truck,…
Nonprofit to host deer hunt for parents, youth in Madison County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is hosting a three-day hunting experience. The nonprofit says this will take place from Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. to Oct. 31 at 12…
Tennessee floods tear 7-month-old twins from father's arms
WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — Two 7-month-old twins were torn from their father's arms during devastating Tennessee floods that also claimed the lives of 16 others. Ryan and Rileighana were pulled out of Matthew Rigney's reach on Saturday just after he,…
Tennessee seeks public input for 2021 science standard survey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is seeking your input on K-12 science standards. A news release says residents are invited to share their comments on the Tennessee Academic Standards for science. At the end of this initial survey,…
Supreme Court orders 'Remain in Mexico' policy reinstated
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is refusing to block a court ruling ordering the Biden administration to reinstate a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S. With the three liberal justices…
JMCSS says majority of students wearing masks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, the Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King released the results of a survey. King's letter says the data from the survey shows a majority of students wearing masks. The letter breaks the data down…
Madison County Sheriff's Office adds new K-9 to force
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is adding a new member to their team. "She is a special dog. It's her nature too. The way she will approach that…
Investigation into Gibson County double homicide continues
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is now searching for suspects in a double homicide. What neighbors call a quiet street and a quiet neighborhood is now the scene of…
Jackson man sentenced to 48 years on drug, firearm charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Tennessee Grand Jury has indicted Brandon Montreal Jones, 29, of Jackson, according to a news release. The release says that during a June 2019 traffic stop, Jones, who was a passenger, threw a firearm under a nearby…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office taking donations for flood victims
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is launching a three-day effort to help flood victims in the Waverly area. The sheriff's office is setting up a trailer at Walmart in north Jackson from 5-7 p.m. this Wednesday,…
UT President Randy Boyd unveils new mural in West Tennessee
FRUITVALE, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd is on his "Everywhere You Look" tour, and Tuesday he made his stops here in West Tennessee. "Everywhere you look across the state of…
Tennessee floods prompt disaster declaration from President Biden
WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Tennessee after record rainfall caused devastating floods that killed at least 22. A statement sent Tuesday says the action frees up federal aid to help with…
Additional death, 519 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms a 24-year-old female died August 20. A total of 250 Madison County residents have died…
