Non-profit hosts food drive to feed local kids
JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local organization is feeding children one backpack at a time. Today RIFA hosted their tenth annual Pack the Bus Food Drive at different Kroger and Walmart locations around the…
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Madison County Sheriff John Mehr aims for 3rd term
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local law enforcement leader is looking to remain in office. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr was at the Medon Community Center Tuesday evening for a community meeting when…
Woman rescued from flooded car in Bells
BELLS, Tenn. -- A flood rescue has been caught on camera. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Office, the woman was on her way to work on Roy Woods Road in Bells. She thought she would be able to cross…
Freed-Hardeman to welcome back students this weekend
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Move-in day for Freed-Hardeman University is this weekend. University staff members are getting prepared to welcome both new and returning students. Joe Askew, with FHU enrollment, says…
TBI: 3 arrested in connection to Whiteville homicide
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Three people have been arrested following a recent homicide in Whiteville. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 26-year-old Tatianna Delk was found shot and killed on the 300 block of Mt. Tabor Road on Monday. The TBI…
Lane College hosts organization fair for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College held their annual organization fair on Friday. It's held once a year at the beginning of the academic school year. Students had the opportunity…
City, county prep for 200th Bicentennial Celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The countdown to the start of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebrations has begun. "200 years of dreams and progress, that people moved here 200 years ago to raise…
School system renews contract with Superintendent Dr. Marlon King
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School board has renewed an important contract. During Thursday's meeting, approved a new four year contract with Dr. Marlon King. “It was our desire, as a Board and initiated by Janice Hampton, to reward…
THP explains school bus safety rules for motorists
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With just a couple of weeks into a new school year, some motorists are already putting those who ride the school bus in danger. "I know the…
Bret Michaels to headline Tennessee Soybean Festival
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Poison frontman and "Rock of Love" star Bret Michaels will headline the 28th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. In addition to selling over 50 million records worldwide, Michaels is also a global entrepreneur and philanthropist, helping raise millions…
Second suspect arrested in shooting outside Martin bar
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police have confirmed a second person is facing charges in connection with a July 11 shooting outside Slide & Ride bar. Police say D'Anthony McNeal Jr., 20, is accused of firing at least two shots in…
373 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 12,966 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 373 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since Tuesday, Aug. 10. There are now a total of 12,966 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department…
Police seek ID in vehicle burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a burglary. Police say the individual in this photo is a person of interest in a burglary of a vehicle on Aug.…
Councilman holds meeting to address shootings in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of recent shootings has local leaders worried. There have been six shootings around the city in about two weeks, and this has local leadership worried that it…
Students, staff recognized at JMCSS school board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School board leaders met Thursday to approve several topics. One of the main talking points was the new superintendent contract being approved. Plus, students that achieved a…
