Library invites public to Summer Reading Program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is welcoming readers of all ages to its Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is Tails of Tales. Readers are encouraged to stop by…
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Senators host conference to address COVID-19 origins, censorship
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Several U.S. senators, including Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, held a news conference expressing concerns about big tech companies censoring information. Blackburn says Dr. Anthony Fauci and companies like…
Study to be held on statewide litter pollution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A study into litter pollution will soon be conducted in Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation says there is an estimated 100 million pieces of new litter along Tennessee's roadways. Beyond causing damage to the environment, the TWF…
City of Jackson approves $75.9 million budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has approved the budget for the 2022 fiscal year. The city says the balanced budget is $75.9 million, and adds that it will not bring any increase in fees or property taxes. This…
Jackson police seek suspects who steal from vehicles at gas pumps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a series of thefts at local gas stations. A release states the suspects steal items from vehicles while the victims are pumping gas. Police describe the suspects as black males,…
JMCSS names head of school for JASA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools has announced Dr. Josie Currie will become head of the Jackson-Academic STEAM Academy. Currie is a former Fayette County Public Schools principal at the elementary and middle school level, according to a news release.…
Public feedback requested on local historical milestones
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited to participate in a public forum regarding Jackson/Madison County's upcoming bicentennial celebration. On Tuesday, June 15, the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Commission will meet with residents in the lobby of Jackson City Hall. The…
Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale kicks off
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Highway 70 Yard Sale kicks off every year during the second week of June, and many headed out early Thursday morning to try to…
6 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,524 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,524. Those new patients range in age from 32-years-old to 66-years-old. There…
JEA provides electrical demonstrations to first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority is teaching first responders the importance of keeping the community safe during electrical issues. Wednesday evening at Jackson Fairgrounds Park, workers from the utility company gave…
Health officials to make changes for COVID-19 updates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials are now making changes regarding COVID-19 case count updates and more. Since the first COVID-19 case in March of 2020, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health…
UPDATE: Missing teen found
UPDATE: Investigators confirmed Thursday morning that Susie Sheldon has been found. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-- Law enforcement needs your help finding a missing teenage girl. According to the Hardin County Sheriff's…
$400,000 grant goes to Middle Fork Bottoms project
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee River Basin Authority has received a $400,000 recreation trails grant that will be used for a trailhead and other facilities at Middle Fork Bottoms, according to a news release. The release says the grant…
Middleton City Park receives grant for renovations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The City of Middleton has received a $100,050 grant for renovations at Middleton City Park from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. According to a news release, the grant is part of $7,584,530 that is being…
Music at the Amp returns after pause during pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are more signs that things are returning to normal. What would have been the sixth year of concerts at the Amphitheatre was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after…
