Health dept. provides COVID update on anniversary of U.S.'s first case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- January 20, 2023 marks three years since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in the U.S. And here in Madison County, it is important to see where we are…
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Hwy 45 South Waste Convenience Center closed Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says a local waste drop-off site will close for repairs. The Solid Waste Convenience Center, located at 3242 Highway 45 South, will be closed on Monday, January 23. The site is…
Scams impersonating Sheriff's Office increase in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scams that are circulating locally. Authorities say they have seen an increase in situations involving scammers impersonating the Sheriff's Office. One scam involves a "spoofed" telephone number…
JPD press conference on baby found in dumpster
LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE: Jackson Police Department Chief Thom Corley gives updates on newborn found in a dumpster. SEE ALSO: Officials share what is being done after baby left in dumpster
Local first graders put on "Moosical"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First grade students put on a show for family, teachers, and staff on Wednesday. The event gave students in Jackson Christian Schools' first grade music program a chance…
Event gets women together to learn motorcycling skills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business held an event for women on Wednesday. Bumpus Harley-Davidson in Jackson held a Ladies Garage Party. The event was a hands-on, ladies motorcycle seminar.…
Blue Oval community holds first meeting of 2023
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blue Oval community held their first meeting of the year. Blue Oval community held its first meeting on Wednesday, where they planned out opportunities for the coming months.…
Officials share what is being done after baby left in dumpster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A baby was found in a dumpster in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, a newborn baby boy was found around 3:30 a.m. in a dumpster located…
Foster care organization to launch in West Tennessee
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One organization is bringing additional resources for foster care to West Tennessee. A news release states Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will be launching in Gibson County.…
Woman sentenced for assault on local school bus driver
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One woman is now behind bars for assault, after she attacked a Jackson-Madison County school bus driver last year. 32-year-old Tiffany Lewis appeared in court on Tuesday before Judge Don Allen.…
Ayers Foundation gets new Chief Executive Officer
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…
New Deputy Mayor, HR director appointed in Madison County
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.…
Tech Helps Program needs volunteers
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…
Man arrested for arson in Trenton house fire
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…
Konisha Williams joins health dept. as Health Promotions Director
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…
