Madison Co. commissioners meet to talk investment options
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Madison County Commission's Financial Management Committee met Wednesday morning to learn the best ways to invest a proposed $60 million to get the best…
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Rural broadband bill to go to Gov. Haslam's desk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's now up to Gov. Bill Haslam to sign a bill passed late Tuesday by the Legislature to create better access to broadband services. The Broadband Accessibility Act is designed to…
Local church holds midday Holy Week service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As West Tennesseans prepare for Easter Sunday, congregants at a local church held an event Wednesday in celebration of Holy Week. Throughout the week, various churches across the area are…
School leaders invite public to review proposed new textbooks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Instructional leaders of the Jackson-Madison County School System are asking the public to take a look at proposed new textbooks for the district. The adoption process for career…
Experts offer tips on last-minute tax filing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tax service centers are keeping their doors open later this time of year, ready for customers to file their 2016 income tax. Vickie McMann at Jackson…
Cub Scout Adventure Camp will be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Boy Scouts of America will host a Cub Scout Adventure Camp this summer in Jackson. Summer Adventure Camp for Boys will be held June 12-16 at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 119 Oil Well Road, according to…
Anti-bullying concert makes stop in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of local kids learned a valuable lesson Wednesday in a unique way. "It's very important to have events like this here at the school so we actually…
Police: Woman charged with public intoxication after walking into 45 Bypass traffic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have charged a woman with public intoxication after they say an officer saw her walking in traffic and nearly being hit by a vehicle. …
Police ask for help to ID man in Ulta Beauty thefts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help to find a man they say stole over $1,000 in cologne from a beauty supply store. The thefts took place on March…
Man charged after being shot at motel accused of using false name
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man facing charges after being shot at a Jackson motel is now also charged with using a false name. Marin…
Man charged in burglary of Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is now facing charges in the burglary of a Jackson home after police say they found stolen property inside his residence. Joshua Sean…
Emmitt Smith draws crowd for JSCC's Foundation Banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith visited the Hub City on Tuesday as the keynote speaker for Jackson State Community College's Foundation Banquet. [caption id="attachment_208665" align="alignleft"…
Fire forces evacuation at Pinnacle Foods
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fire at Pinnacle Foods in east Jackson forced employees to briefly evacuate the building, early Tuesday evening. Officials on the scene said the small blaze started because of a mechanical issue in a flash freezer used…
Friend remembers the life of Betsy Raines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Just a beautiful person inside and out," that's how family friend Gregg Rivers remembers Betsy Raines. The 60-year-old was fatally shot last Thursday while at work. Police have…
JMC Education Vision Committee meet ahead of upcoming school board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Education Vision Committee met, Tuesday, ahead of the school board's work session and meeting, Thursday. Committee members discussed a variety of issues facing the district. However, a lot of their talk focused around the…
