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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 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…

Two schools restrict basketball game tickets

TRENTON, Tenn.-- A decision regarding a classic high school rivalry game leaves fans wondering the reasoning behind the decision. The Trenton Special School District released information on the district's Facebook page regarding Tuesday's…

The Foundation to accept proposals for grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has announced plans to accept proposals from nonprofits, according to a news release. The Foundation says nonprofits can apply for the 2020-2021 fiscal year's Community Impact Grant. The grant is given to…

Spectrum announces $15,000 grant to Tennessee Boys & Girls Club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spectrum announced a $15,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club’s Digital Connect Program. According to a news release, the grant will benefit six locations across Tennessee, including the Union City Club and East Club in Jackson.…

Recent attacks point focus on stray, feral animals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recent dangers with stray and feral animals have homeowners wondering what they can do. In West Tennessee alone, the number of stray and feral animals is staggering. “I would comfortably…

Trinity Christian Academy closed due to illness

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trinity Christian Academy has confirmed the school will be closed the rest of the week due to illness. TCA will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 7. Students are expected to return to school on…

JMCSS vote on public-private partnership documents

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Another meeting is called into session Monday evening to continue forward with building two new schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System: the renovation of Jackson Central-Merry High School and…

Selmer hopes to win the HGTV Hometown Takeover

SELMER, Tenn.-- Another small Tennessee town is vying for the chance of a makeover -- an HGTV Hometown Takeover, that is! Community members gathered at Action Realty Monday in Selmer to make a video…

Part of Highland to close for construction

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Be prepared for more construction work near the interstate. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are busy working on filling pot holes, repaving roads and continuing construction across the area. Monday through Saturday, the left and right lanes…

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