Book vending machine comes to Martin Elementary
MARTIN, Tenn. -- When you think of a vending machine, what comes to mind? Candy, or a bag of chips? At Martin Elementary, instead of feeding students' stomachs, this machine is feeding their…
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Governor appoints current commissioner, construction vet as CEO of Megasite
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Clay Bright as the Chief Executive Officer of the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee. The news release says Bright spent more than 30 years with one of the country's largest construction firms,…
JTA to hold 32nd Annual Food Drive Nov. 10, 11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Riders of JTA will have the chance to help RIFA and get to their destination. JTA announced that it will be holding its 32nd Annual Food Drive for RIFA on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11., according to…
Madison County Sheriff Mehr's tips to a safe Halloween
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween is indeed a scary holiday, but is also one of the deadliest days for children in the entire year. Law enforcement wants to warn you of the real dangers. To…
OK given for Le Bonheur location inside Jackson General
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health has given the OK for a new Le Bonheur location in Jackson. West Tennessee Healthcare and Le Bonheur announced on Wednesday that the two had received the approval for a Certificate of…
Citywide leaf pickup begins Nov. 1, City of Jackson says
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced the start date for the upcoming leaf pickup season. The city…
Jackson Out of the Darkness Walk to be held November 6
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Jackson Out of the Darkness Walk will be held Saturday, November 6. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the walk is…
1 killed in crash along Highway 22 in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. According to THP's crash report, a tractor trailer and a Ford F-250 were traveling along Highway 22 when the two…
40 stolen catalytic converters found in Haywood Co. traffic stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say law enforcement agents arrested two people after finding 40 stolen catalytic converters inside a car during a traffic stop on a Tennessee interstate. Agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force found the automotive…
Boil water advisory issued for Town of Sardis
SARDIS, Tenn. -- The Town of Sardis Water System has issued a boil water notice for all customers. Crews are currently working on repairs following a water line break overnight that drained the tanks. The CDC advises potentially-contaminated water should…
Henderson Co. sheriff discusses investigation into unexplained deaths
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to investigate two unexplained deaths. But they also worry about an increased usage of a medication that is intended to save lives.…
Teachers rewarded for efforts to help students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local teachers are being rewarded for their creativity. They received a grant after submitting video ideas of ways to better their classrooms and help their students learn. The videos were posted on the Leaders Education Foundation Facebook…
Partnership to bring students' art to Jackson City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The second "Mayor's Collection of Masterpieces" is coming this December. According to a news release from the Jackson Arts Council, this art gallery will feature art from 9th to 12th grade students from Dec. 1 to Jan.…
Isaac Lane students hold walkout in support of important message
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School walked out in support of an important message. "This has been the week that the nation celebrated Red Ribbon…
Nonprofit 'Prison Fellowship' addresses reform in prisons
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One non-profit organization held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss issues inside prisons. Prison Fellowship discussed the American perspective on prison reform and second chances. The faith-based organization gathered data on prisoners. One thing agreed on…
