Council hears proposal for Goldeyes, Ballpark costs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council members heard a management agreement proposal Tuesday morning on how much it would cost the City of Jackson to take over operation expenses for the…
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Health department to release weekly COVID-19 reports; daily counts stop Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will stop releasing daily COVID-19 cases counts this week and will begin releasing weekly updates. The last day for daily COVID-19 case counts in Madison County will be Friday, June 11,…
TWRA announces entry deadline for annual photo contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is accepting entries for the 2022 photo contest for the annual calendar. Interested photographers are asked to submit 10 of their best fishing, hunting, boating and wildlife photos here. Those entries must…
2 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,515 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,515. Those new patients range in age from 26-years-old to 50-years-old. There…
Jackson Fire Department investigating warehouse fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responded to a warehouse fire Tuesday morning. Officials say firefighters responded to the fire at an abandoned warehouse off Sycamore Street around 8 a.m. Tuesday. Firefighters were able to get the fire…
New law targets thefts of catalytic converters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new law through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is aiming to stop the rising theft and resale of catalytic converters in Tennessee, according to a news release. Catalytic converters are devices that reduce toxic…
JMCSS officials hear update on school construction, student safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Board members with the Jackson-Madison County School System held their monthly work session Monday evening. Members discussed two important topics, starting with the construction of two new school…
Tennessee receives grant to research Career Pathways
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee is receiving a near $1 million grant to evaluate students' path to the workforce. The grant is coming from the Institute of Sciences, and will support the Career Pathways research project, according to a Tennessee Department…
Jackson names Steve Beverly as Hub City Hero for June
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Steve Beverly has been recognized as Jackson's Hub City Hero for the month of June. The city says Beverly…
'Kitten season' causes strain on local animal care center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local animal care center is asking for your help in caring for some animals. "Cause you'd think kitten season lasts just a couple months, but it…
Crime Stoppers hosts 28th annual golf tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People were able to get out and fight crime with a little golf on Monday. Crime Stoppers hosted the 28th annual Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament at Jackson…
Shooting at East Forest, North Highland intersection under investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating yet another shooting in the Hub City. Neighbors were enjoying the nice, unexpected weather Monday afternoon before hearing gunshots, coming outside, and…
Newbern police seek suspect who hit officer
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Newbern police are searching for a man who allegedly hit an officer with his vehicle while running from a traffic stop on Sunday. According to a news release, police say officers stopped a vehicle on South Grayson…
City of Jackson to celebrate Flag Day at Liberty Park
JACKSON, Tenn. --The City of Jackson is celebrating Flag Day on Monday, June 14 with a community ceremony. The Flag Day Ceremony will be held at Liberty Garden Park on Channing Way, starting at 10 a.m. Keep Jackson Beautiful is…
Patrick Merriweather appears in court; hearing gets reset
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged with shooting a local animal rescue president is back in court. Patrick Merriweather is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting Saving The Animals Together President Wendy Pickett in August of last year. Merriweather appeared…
