Lexington students to return to class Aug. 4
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington City Schools are preparing for students to return to the classroom sooner than you think. "We register next week on Monday, Aug. 2, and the kids…
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Union City Schools to hold registration on Aug. 5
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- It is time to register students for school in Union City. Registration is set for all three school on Thursday, Aug. 5, according to a news release. At Union City Elementary: Kindergarten, second and fourth grade…
Tax free weekend to begin Friday in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get your school supply shopping lists ready! Tax free weekend starts on Friday, July 30 and ends on Sunday, Aug. 1. It is a weekend that benefits…
NAACP requests JMCSS reconsider mask policy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local civil rights organization is calling on the support of school leaders regarding COVID-19 protocol. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP is requesting that Jackson-Madison County Schools reconsider school openings…
Two injured in Carroll County shooting
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in a Carroll County shooting. One neighbor was cooking breakfast for his family when he heard gunshots, which were followed by screaming.…
Discovery Park hosts annual 9/11 tribute stair climb
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City firefighters are partnering with the Discovery Park of America to host the annual stair climb. The climb is a tribute held each year to those who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist…
Visitor arrested Sunday at West Tennessee State Penitentiary
HENNING, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Corrections has confirmed a visitor to a penitentiary has been arrested. TDOC says Diana Dotson, of Lexington, was arrested Sunday afternoon for allegedly bringing contraband inside the West Tennessee State Penitentiary. The…
54 counties to receive grant from ThreeStar program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over 50 counties are receiving funds through the ThreeStar grant program. “I congratulate these 54 counties that are receiving ThreeStar grants and thank them for strengthening the quality of life and enhancing workforce development in their communities,”…
Jackson Fire Department trainees prepare for real-life scenarios
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department trainees started their morning with a mayday over the radio. The group is eight weeks into their training, and Tuesday they were put to…
UTM announces Family Weekend events
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced plans for this year's Family Weekend from September 10 through September 12. Family weekend packages are $25 each and include a t-shirt, tickets for the football game, concert and…
Becky Fly named volunteer coordinator for The Carnegie Legends Museum
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Becky Fly has joined the team at The Carnegie Legends Museum as volunteer coordinator. A Lambuth College graduate, Fly has worked in arts management, healthcare management, and was a theatre teacher at Madison Academic Magnet High School…
Former Holladay pastor, basketball coach indicted on child exploitation charges
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Benton County pastor and coach is facing federal charges in connection with child exploitation allegations. Joshua Henley, 32, was the pastor of Holladay Church of Christ and the girls' basketball coach at Holladay Elementary…
78 cases of COVID-19 confirmed since Friday; 11,800 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 78 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since Friday, July 23. There are now a total of 11,800 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison County. The health department also…
Former Spring Hill PTO president, treasurer indicted
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The former president of a Gibson County PTO has been indicted, according to the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. Kacey Criswell served as PTO president and treasurer at Spring Hill School in the Gibson County Special School District,…
Jackson police seek person of interest in vehicle burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a burglary. Police say the individual is a person of interest in the burglary of a vehicle on July 22. Anyone…
