PARSONS, Tenn. -- The Ayers Foundation has a new member to help with expansion. According to a news release, Dr. Burton Williams has joined them as Chief Executive Officer. The foundation says that Williams will be working closely with Janet…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County has a new Deputy Mayor and Director of Human Resources. According to a news release, Assistant District Attorney Terica Smith, a Jackson native, was appointed to the new role by Madison County Mayor AJ Massey.…
Southwest Human Resource Agency is seeking volunteers in Madison County to facilitate classes for our Tech Helps Program. The computer literacy classes are for seniors ages 60 and older who meet income qualifications. Volunteers will receive two hours of in class training…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- An investigation into a house fire in Trenton has led to an arrest. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 58-year-old Wally Owens was taken into custody on Thursday. The TBI…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new face is joining the team at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Konisha Williams has been named Public Health Program Director for Health Promotions. Williams is a Dyersburg native who graduated from Lane College, with…
SEE ALSO: Hearing reveals details in Watson murder case HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kevin Michael Watson is wanted for first degree murder, the U.S. Marshals confirm. Watson is wanted in connection to the disappearance of his ex-wife, Britney Watson. Both…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a baby was found in a dumpster in Jackson on Thursday. According to the Jackson Police Department, a newborn baby boy was found around 3:30 a.m. in a dumpster located at 33 Carver Street. JPD…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has continued to grow, but so has the need for affordable housing. Construction on Legacy Estates in east Jackson began in September. And…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a robbery that happened at a north Jackson business. On Wednesday, we received a tip of a large police presence at the Dollar General located on North Highland just after 1 p.m. When…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A presentation was held for the Jackson City Council on Wednesday. It was in regards to the Office of Financial Empowerment and how it can help the Hub City.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The NAACP hosted a meeting regarding a new issue for children seeking health care in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Justice Center organized a meeting to discuss the problem…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Downtown Rotary Club held its meeting Wednesday, with special guest speaker Congressman David Kustoff. Kustoff spoke about the past, present and future of the United States. He mentioned…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Henry County man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison. According to a news release, Gary Osborne, 50, of Buchanan, was sentenced on Wednesday. The release says that in August of 2018,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continued on Wednesday. Lane College honored MLK Day with a chapel service. The event began at 11 a.m. and featured…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A national competition is returning to the Hub City. Jackson plans to host the Miss Teen Volunteer America Pageant from March 8 through March 11. Contestants from over…
