Donation helps Bemis museum
BEMIS, Tenn.--The preservation of history in Bemis gets a financial boost from the state Friday. For nearly 20 years The Bemis Mill Village Museum has been a showcase for community…
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Man arrested and charged with child pornography
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested for uploading and viewing child pornography on his cell phone. Court papers say that on February 24, 2016, Kristopher Pickard uploaded child…
Memorial service to take place for Sheriff's Deputy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A memorial service will take place for Madison County Sheriff's Deputy Matthew Doty on Thursday, April 7, 2016, according to a press release. The release states that a…
Second Best Buy employee arrested on embezzlement charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One day after a Jackson Best Buy employee was arrested for embezzlement using gift cards, a second employee has been arrested on similar charges. [caption id="attachment_151638" align="alignleft"…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Karen Morganti
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Karen Morganti has been working in the classroom for almost 30 years. "I just love children. I've worked with them since I was in high school," said Morganti. "I…
Jackson man charged in death of 4-year-old boy appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn.---A 4-year-old boy died after being left with his mother's boyfriend, according to police. The man who was supposed to take care of the child now faces charges. Darwin…
Storms damage homes in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- High winds and heavy rain caused plenty of damage across our West Tennessee Thursday. In Chester County, two homes were destroyed and debris and trees…
Regional Health Summit held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health organizations and nonprofits met in West Tennessee Thursday to discuss their impact on the local economy. "... to allow them to see how health, education, and…
JC Concert Choir receives highest honor at Jackson Choral Festival
JACKSON, Tenn.-An excerpt of the German song "Abendlied" was performed by the Jackson Christian Concert Choir at the Jackson Choral Festival Thursday at First Baptist Church in Jackson. 22 West Tennessee choirs…
Excel Club makes monetary donation to Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center
JACKSON, Tenn.- Members of the Excel Club of Madison Academic make a big monetary donation to the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The donation took place…
Career Coach visits area, helps residents to build their resumes
JACKSON, Tenn.-Members of the Tennessee Career Coach brought work to Jackson, Thursday. Hoping to fill more than 90,000 positions available in the Volunteer State. Tennessee Labor Department officials met at the…
JMCSS addressing school roof leaking issues
JACKSON, Tenn.---With severe weather in our area, some schools are having to batten down the hatches to keep their doors open. Pop Elementary students walk in line down the hallways…
Temporary school employee arrested, charged with statutory rape of student
HENDERSON, Tenn.,--A temporary school employee is arrested at Chester County high school, after police said she had a sexual relationship with a student. The Chester County School District said until…
Henry Co. teacher waives preliminary hearing on sex charges
PARIS, Tenn. -- A Henry County High School teacher, now on unpaid leave, accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with several students, appeared in court on Thursday. His case will…
Two men arrested on aggravated assault charges for shooting at a juvenile
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men are arrested on aggravated assault charges for shooting at a juvenile Wednesday night while he was outside of his home. According to the affidavit, the juvenile…
