Nashville country artist and son bond through country music
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- A Nashville man and his son are taking their horses to the Old Town Road and riding all the way down to Oklahoma. C.J. Garton is a country artist and songwriter…
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Weakley Co. Sheriff's Office warns of scam that cost resident $7,000
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is warning residents after a phone scam reportedly cost someone $7,000. A Weakley County resident reportedly sent $7,000 in cash through the mail due to a scam phone call, according to…
JMCSS teachers prep curriculum for new school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is gearing up for a new school year and working to build on their curriculum. "Last year we did see a bump in achievement in the majority of grade levels and subject…
Local medical expert provides tips for relieving school anxiety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health professional provides tips on how to cope with back-to-school anxiety. Dr. Peter Gardner, medical director of Physicians Quality Care, provided tips for parents on how to help students…
JMC Public Library starts "Supplies for Fines" initiative
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Public Library is hosting a school supplies drive to lower fines for overdue books. "People that have fines on their accounts can donate unopened school supplies and…
Crews on scene of fire at abandoned building in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Fire Department has responded to a Thursday afternoon fire at an abandoned warehouse in Milan. The fire started around 4 p.m. at the business off College Street near Milan…
Bomb threat temporarily interrupts Jackson City Court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bomb threat temporarily interrupted Jackson City Court Thursday morning. Police say someone called in the threat around 10 a.m.. Officers checked the building with the help of K-9s and did not find any threat. Police were…
NAACP voices concerns with JMCSS progress
JACKSON, Tenn. --"The NAACP is calling for a world class education system right here in Jackson-Madison County, Tennessee," said Jackson-Madison County Branch NAACP President Harrell Carter. Wednesday, Carter said he wants to set the…
'Field of Faith' brings community together to prepare for new school year
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Carroll Junior/Senior High school and local churches hosted a community-wide event Wednesday. The "Field of Faith" is held for the kickoff of the school year. Everyone enjoyed food…
731Day celebrated with "PorchFest"
JACKSON, Tenn.--A musical event was held in connection to the celebration of 731 Day on Wednesday. "PorchFest" kicked off with the Kimberlie Helton Band on Walnut Street in midtown Jackson. There were two paths…
Annual '731 Water Balloon Fight' held
JACKSON, Tenn.--The fourth annual 731Day Water Balloon Fight was held Wednesday at Casey Jones Village. The special day, celebrated on July 31, is hosted by Town and Country Realty and the publication "Our…
Madison Academic Magnet High School inches closer to new location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We feel optimistic that we will get it done, and when we do it will be a positive move," said JMCSS Superintendent Ray Washington. Madison Academic Magnet high school inches closer to…
Budget chairman: Sheriff needs to find money in bottom line
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Under Tennessee State law, county sheriffs can sue their county commissions if the department's budget is passed without him present, if that budget decreases salaries for sheriff's office employees, and if the budget does not pay for legally…
JMCSS faculty meet for back-to-school address
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County teachers and staff gathered Wednesday for an address on their first day back to school. "It's important that at least everyone can get together, hear one message and…
Members reflect on good times at Henderson Co. Senior Center
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The residents of one West Tennessee city say goodbye to a historic building. Residents met Wednesday at the Henderson County Senior Center for one last day at the historic building. "It has been a wonderful place to…
