Jackson students head back to school, greeted by local citizens
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â Friday was the first day back to school for Jackson-Madison County Schools, and one group of men wanted to make it extra special. "We have men coming out…
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Mother, 2 daughters killed in Henderson house fire
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- What's usually a quiet street is flooded with cars as a community is mourning the loss of three people killed in a Thursday afternoon house fire in Henderson.…
Feds arrest 83 immigrants in Memphis, Nashville & New Orleans
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 83 people in two Tennessee cities and New Orleans. The Commercial Appeal reports that ICE spokesman Tom Byrd said 64 of the 83 people arrested in Memphis, Nashville and…
Bell Times for JMCSS Schools: 2017-2018
JACKSON, Tenn. --Jackson-Madison County Schools head back for their first full day on Monday, August 7. Here's a full list of start and dismissal times for the 2017-2018 school year. Alexander Elementary: 8:05 a.m., 3:05 p.m. Andrew Jackson Elementary: 8:05…
Election results from Trenton School Board Trustee race
Trenton School Board Trustee-Pos. 2 Myra D. Elam (I)        29% Dee Ann McEwen (I)  71% Trenton School Board Trustee-Pos. 3 Cicily Buchanan (I)        43% Clint Hickerson (I)         57%
Union University hold annual Senior Adult Extravaganza
JACKSON, Tenn.-Union University held its annual Senior Adult Extravaganza, Thursday evening, on campus. The seniors came from churches all over West Tennessee. They began their evening with a fellowship meal and enjoyed…
Sheriff's department SROs gear-up for new school year
JACKSON, Tenn.-The first day of school is on the horizon, and that means school resource officers will be back to work as well. Each school in the Jackson-Madison County School System…
Sheriff Mehr holds community meeting in south Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Madison County Sheriff John Mehr hosted another of his community meetings. Thursday night's meeting was held at the Madison Hall Community Centre in South Madison County. The sheriff answered…
Generals fall in game 2 of double header against Smokies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Joel Payamps pitches a one-hit shutout. Generals win game one 4-0 over the Tennessee Smokies. Game two went into extras. Tied 3-3 in the 10th inning, Smokies score four runs,…
Gangster Disciple sentenced on RICO conspiracy charges
JACKSON, Tenn.-A man, who is a member of the Gangster Disciples in Jackson has been sentenced to nearly 25 years in federal prison. According to the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, 38-year-old Daniel Lee Cole, also…
West Carroll War Eagles working toward more wins in 2017
ATWOOD, Tenn. --On to Atwood, where the West Carroll War Eagles are optimistic about the 2017 season. Third year head coach Josh Wolfe says a number of injuries last season…
Huntingdon Mustangs ready for another playoff push
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. --Â The Huntingdon Mustangs are ready for some football, and the wait is almost over for their first game. But first lets head to practice. A young team one year…
JMCSS students eat free meals thanks to national program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Arlington Elementary cafeteria was empty Thursday afternoon, but behind the scenes, cafeteria workers were hard at work. "We're getting our deliveries in," School Nutrition…
Voters make their voices heard at Trenton School Board election
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Eleven polling sites are open Thursday for the Trenton Special School District School Board elections. "We have three positions [for election]. Two of those are contested, and…
SoulQuest Church members paint murals at local school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church is giving back to the community in a creative way. SoulQuest Church in Jackson is celebrating Love Week, which is a week dedicated…
