Summer Safety: Is your pool ready for Memorial Day?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to put on the sunscreen, blow up the floaties and jump in the pool! The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is making sure public pools…
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School board members choose 2 finalists for interim superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board have chosen two candidates from the six applicants to be interim superintendent. The two finalists for the interim role are Jared Myracle and Ray Washington. School board members chose the two…
The Amp concert series continues this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2019 season for The Amp concert series is now in full swing, where you can enjoy live music for free in downtown Jackson. The Kimberlie Helton Band will perform Friday night at The Amp starting at 7:30.…
Couple enters plea agreement in animal abuse case
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than 150 animals were seized from Tara Neutzler and Donald Schoenthal's Atwood home in April of 2018. This month, another 40 were seized from a property in Middle Tennessee. Tara Neutzler and Donald…
6 candidates apply for interim JMCSS superintendent
UPDATE: Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board have chosen two candidates from the six applicants to be interim superintendent. See the updated story here. Earlier story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Six candidates have applied for the Jackson-Madison County School System interim…
Dyersburg man charged in death of infant released on bond
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- "It's hard knowing that I was once a mother, and now I'm not a mother," Raven Willis said. Lainey Willis was Raven Willis's first child, a mother-daughter…
Local nonprofits hope for funding after possible budget cuts
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Those dollars are taking away from agencies that are providing valuable services across our city and county," said Barry Cooper, the Executive Director of the Jackson Area Council on…
Young girls learn about domestic violence with 'SWAG'
JACKSON, Tenn.--Young women of all ages were invited to learn more about domestic violence Wednesday evening. Sisters With Aspiring Goals, or 'SWAG', invited local non-profits to speak at the Domestic…
Madison County residents start petitions to recall two school board members
JACKSON, Tenn. - On May 16th, Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law, allowing Madison County residents to recall school board members in their district. The first two attempts at…
First Lady Maria Lee makes visit in Adamsville
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn.-- "It's really a part of who I am. It's where my heart is. I grew up watching my parents serve in different ways. We didn't have a lot growing…
Sheriff's Office budget compared to JMCSS
JACKSON, Tenn.-- For the 2019-2020 fiscal year, the Madison County Sheriff is asking for almost $25 million. That's a major budget increase from the previous year. "Oh I mean I…
Summer Safety: Start your engines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to hit the road for summer vacations, but before you pull out of the driveway, is your car ready to go? "Air pressure is very important.…
Child killed in Dyer County crash Tuesday
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 12-year-old boy died Tuesday after a crash on U.S. 51 near Dyersburg. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck happened around 4:45 p.m. near Glover Drive. The boy was a passenger in the car,…
U.S. Marshals search for man convicted of attempted murder
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is searching for a man wanted by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office on a felony charge. Jordan Haynes is wanted on a felony warrant for failure to…
Local non-profits could be impacted by cuts to their budgets
JACKSON, Tenn.--"It doesn't look like we'll be able to give everyone what they've asked for," said Madison County Commissioner Joey Hale, who represents District 9. Also a member of the Non-Profit…
