Miss Tennessee pageant brings big bucks to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant brings big bucks to Jackson. "I think it's definitely great for the city," Matt Childress, a business owner, said. Childress owns Woodstock…
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New principal named at Rose Hill School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rose Hill School will have a new leader for the 2018-2019 school year. Dr. Teresa McSweeney will be the principal at the kindergarten through eighth grade school. McSweeney takes over…
MyRide West Tennessee needs volunteer drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- MyRide West Tennessee needs your help. The driving service is looking for more volunteer drivers. "To take older adults, 60 and older, that live in Madison County to…
Former Dyersburg HS teacher pleads guilty to solicitation charge
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A former Dyersburg High School teacher has pleaded guilty to a charge of solicitation to commit aggravated statutory rape. John Mark Moody pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of solicitation to commit aggravated statutory rape and one…
2 airlifted in Gibson Co. crash
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were airlifted from the scene of a Tuesday morning crash between Milan and Bradford. The one-vehicle crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Highway 45 East when…
JMCSS superintendent delivers year in review
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board members gathered Monday for their monthly meeting. School officials usually meet on Thursday but decided to combine their work session and board meeting.…
Boy Scouts host annual Cub Scout Camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Boys Scouts of America hosted the first day of their annual Cub Scout Camp. Sixty-five children between the ages of 6-11 enjoyed snacks and outdoor activities…
Sheriff Mehr hosts 39th community meeting
PINSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr kicked off his 39th community meeting Monday night. The meeting took place at 6:30 p.m. at Pinson Club at Highway 45 South. Jerry…
Henderson police chief suspended
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The steps of the Chester County Courthouse was supposed to be the site of a protest Monday morning, but that didn't happen. Click…
Jackson aims to fetch huge 'Dog Park Dash' grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson is making a run for the "Most dog-friendly city in Tennessee" and needs the public's help with assistance on social media. Jackson has applied…
Madison County budget passes first round of votes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Quite a few numbers were tossed around at Monday's County Commission meeting. The biggest one: $228,500,588 — the proposed budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. That is up…
Madison Co. Election Commission set early voting hours
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission met Monday for a meeting in which they set early voting hours for the upcoming election. The hours are 9 a.m. until 4…
Dyersburg man convicted of embezzlement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man has been convicted of embezzlement after prosecutors say he stole at least $178,000 from a trust account. Brian Black, 42, was convicted of embezzlement Friday…
Gov. Haslam appoints new TBI director
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam announced Monday the appointment of a new director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. David B. Rausch, 55, will serve as TBI director following the retirement…
Miss Tennessee 2018 contestants arrive in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The glitz, the glamour, and of course, the crowns; talented ladies from across the Volunteer State have arrived here in the Hub City for the 2018 Miss…
