1 dead in Henderson Co. mobile home fire
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a deadly mobile home fire near Lexington. Firefighters say the fire broke out around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday…
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State, city announce program to help West Tennesseans achieve the American Dream
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Tennessee Housing Development Agency hosted a joint news conference, Monday with Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist to announce a $60-million down payment assistance program. The THDA is offering a $15,000 down payment assistance to great choice-eligible home buyers who…
South Side HS holds open house for prospective students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- South Side High School held an open house Monday afternoon in connection with open enrollment for the next school year. The open house is a great opportunity…
Local mom with global reach helps thousands daily
MEDINA, Tenn. -- One local stay-at-home mom is reaching thousands of people every day, using her platform to help people laugh through life. You may have seen some of…
School board faces up to $20 million in building repairs
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met Monday in a work session to prepare for Thursday's official board meeting. In a meeting lasting over three hours, the…
After months of delay, Carroll Lake begins refilling process
McKENZIE, Tenn. — After 36 months of lying empty, Carroll Lake is finally on its way back to its former picturesque state. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been…
Former Henderson Co. sheriff enters guilty plea
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Henderson County sheriff and Madison County deputy pleaded guilty Monday in court. Ricky Lunsford pleaded guilty in a Madison County courtroom to attempted voluntary manslaughter and unlawful…
Man charged with shooting at car
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man in Jackson has been arrested after allegedly shooting at an occupied car. Court documents state Jalstin Cole faces two charges of reckless endangerment. Investigators say on Feb.…
Man charged with hitting, dragging JPD officer with van
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a man accused of hitting a Jackson police officer with his van at a local apartment complex. Hosandy Theus appeared Monday in Jackson City…
JMCSS high schools host open houses this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- High schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System will host open houses this week. The purpose of the open houses is to provide prospective students a chance to visit the schools, meet the faculty and staff, talk…
Bible lectureship draws thousands to Freed-Hardeman University
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students of all ages are on Freed-Hardeman University's campus this week, but it's not your typical week of class. For many, this week is a tradition. "For…
UPDATE: Madison Co. sheriff says missing man found safe
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man reported missing last week has been found safe, according to the sheriff's office. John “Butch” Allen Langley has been found safe, according to Tom Mapes,…
Firefighters respond to 11 grass fires in 3 hours Sunday
GIBSON Co., Tenn — Gibson county firefighters respond to nearly a dozen grass fires in less than three hours Sunday. Fire chief Bryan Cathey said at one point firefighters were called to…
Friendly Frank's flea market opens for weekend shopping
JACKSON, Tenn -- The first weekend of the month is a time for west Tennesseans to stop what they're doing and head over to the Jackson Fairgrounds to participate in some retail…
JMCSS hosts weekly book club, encourages student reading
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Madison County Schools is challenging students this year in a big way. The school system is partnering with the local library in an attempt to encourage students…
