Trenton library expansion to offer computer lab, new children's programs
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Your local library has so much more to offer than just books to check out. One library is expanding to fit the needs of their bookworms. "This past year has…
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What's New Wednesday: Fit Happens Bootcamp
"If you would have asked me three years ago, I would be sitting on the couch. There's days when I'm not motivated," said Brooke Carrell. It wasn't until Brooke started pushing herself at the…
Black History Month: Katie Brantley
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For 84 years, Ms. Katie Brantley has lived in Madison County. She grew up near Riverside Cemetery. "We did what we did and the kids all went to school and we…
Madison Co. duplicate services may be costing taxpayers money
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Madison County finance director is working to clean up the county’s finances, but she’s reached a roadblock. “Their response was, 'thanks, but no thanks,’” Karen Bell, Madison County…
Milan police search for robbery suspect
MILAN, Tenn. -- Investigators look for answers in an armed robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning. "The biggest piece for us is, we're going to need the cooperation of the community to help us out with this one," Lt. Nick…
Songwriters Week coming to historic theatre
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The Park Theatre in McKenzie has a long history. It first opened in 1941, and it remained open for 50 years until it was closed in the early 1990s. But thanks to a revival effort in 2016,…
Alamo shop damaged in afternoon fire
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Fire crews responded to a shop in Alamo Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out. The fire started at the shop on Birmingham Road off U.S. 412 around 1 p.m. Wednesday. Several small explosions were heard during…
Tennessee flu deaths on the rise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of flu deaths across the state has increased. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, 10 children have died from the flu this season in Tennessee, including one in West Tennessee. Six of the deaths…
Two lawmakers call for Tigers, Vols to face off regularly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two lawmakers are calling for the University of Memphis Tigers and the University of Tennessee Vols to face each other regularly in football and men’s basketball. A Senate Joint Resolution sponsored by Sen. Brian Kelsey and Rep.…
Nova Early Learning Center closed due to illness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nova Early Learning Center has confirmed it will be closed for the rest of the week due to illness. The school will be closed Thursday, Feb. 6 through Friday, Feb. 7. Students are expected to return on…
Health leaders on state-wide campaign to inform public, hospitals about reducing MRSA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is participating in a state-wide initiative in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Hospital Association to reduce MRSA, a common skin bacteria. Hospitals across the state are taking measures to…
Local business unveils a piece of Jackson history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- February 1 marked 60 years since the sit-ins at a whites'-only counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. These sit-ins sparked a movement across the nation, even in downtown Jackson. "I think…
Three educators chosen for JMCSS for Teacher of the Year award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has announced their Teacher of the Year honorees. Twenty-three educators have been recognized to represent their individual schools for the 2019-2020 school year, according to a news release. Of those honorees, three…
Jackson Chamber aims to bring Great Wolf Lodge to city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new project is being revealed which could help boost tourism in the Hub City. The Jackson Chamber announced plans Tuesday to bring the next Great Wolf Lodge attraction to West…
Jackson City Council amends drug fund budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting was a short one. With no new agenda items, the meeting was over in 15 minutes. However, the city council did approve multiple budget…
