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Longtime JMCSS School Board member will not seek re-election

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime school board member announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election to the Jackson-Madison County School Board in the upcoming election. Bob Alvey announced the decision Tuesday afternoon. He serves in District 4, Position 2…

Crews battle early morning house fire in Henderson

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Firefighters with the city of Henderson battled an early Tuesday morning house fire. Officials say it started around 5 a.m. at the house on Sand Avenue off of 45 Bypass South. We are told no one lived…

Snapchat threats lead to investigation of Dresden student

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A student at Dresden High School is accused of making threats on a social media app, according to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, local law enforcement became aware of threats posted…

School board discusses school name change

JACKSON, Tenn.--Board members discussed a possible name change for "Nova Pre-K" to "Nova Learning Center." School officials addressed copying contracts in the district and Dr. Jones gave an update to the long…

The Rev. Jesse Jackson visits the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a renowned civil rights and social justice leader, visited Jackson Monday, speaking at Lane College and at Light of Life Ministries. "I felt a…

Repairman accused of thefts from school

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of property from a northeast Madison County school was arraigned Monday in Jackson City Court. Robert Haskins, 41, is charged with theft of property over $1,000 and…

North Side HS band director resigns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The band director at North Side High School has resigned amid an investigation by the school system into allegations of inappropriate contact with a female student, according to…

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