Local painter bringing new mural to life in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local painter used her craft to build her new life. "I left home. I was really young. And this is what I did. I traveled around and…
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Partnership aims to help students access books
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County Library to improve student access. The partnership is meant to give students access to resources, and provide access to high quality books, online resources, and other material. You…
Jackson beauty institute taking enrollment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking to take a new career path, Thrive Beauty Institute is now open and taking enrollment. Thrive Beauty is a hybrid cosmetology school and apprenticeship. It is…
Death of woman in east Madison Co. under investigation
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a woman was reported dead in eastern Madison County. According to the news release from the Madison County Sheriff Office, deputies responded to the 400 block of Fowler Road around 7:30…
Investigation leads to TennCare fraud charge for West TN woman
COVINGTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announces a TennCare fraud charge for one West Tennessee woman. According to the TBI, in March 2022, agents began investigating fraudulent time sheets submitted for in-home care services for a TennCare patient,…
West Tenn. communities to get boost for water improvements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Communities throughout the state will be seeing improvements to their water infrastructure through new grants announced by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Coming from the state's American Rescue Plan fund, the grants total nearly $126,000,000…
No injuries in Wednesday morning house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department was on the scene of a house fire Wednesday morning. The department says their crews responded to a home that was heavily involved, but was brought under control within several minutes. The…
Law enforcement seen along Fowler Road
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement was spotted in mass in northeast Madison County. A large amount of law enforcement was spotted on Fowler Road near Beech Bluff Thursday night. Our crews on the scene observed crime scene tape around a…
Milan couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide
MILAN, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after two people were found dead in Milan. According to Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, officers from the department were performing a wellness check…
Award presented to relative of WWII veteran
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Veterans Service Distinguished Medal Award Presentation was held at 11 a.m. at the Madison County Complex. This award was presented to Dr. David Harris, who is the great-nephew,…
Hands-only CPR training to be held in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local community is gaining the skills to save a life. The City of Jackson, along with the American Red Cross, are partnering to educate locals on a needed…
First aid kits essential in the event of disaster, severe weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With severe weather hard to predict, disaster can strike at any time. And that's why it's best to always be prepared. "We don't want to be in reactionary…
Local pastors gather to pray for local senior living facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local pastors come together for the first prayer circle of the year. Pastor Clarence Currie and several local pastors met Thursday morning to pray for the residents and staff…
Nearly 320 acres of forestland protected in Hardin Co. after nonprofits team up
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nearly 320 acres of forestland in Savannah is now protected through a new conservation easement announced by TennGreen Land Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee. According to a…
Haywood Comic Convention coming to Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- An exciting event for pop culture fans is being planned for one local community. The Haywood Comic Convention is coming to Brownsville this March. Details are limited at this…
