Local schools receive grant from Laura Bush Foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Jackson-Madison County schools are among the hundreds receiving a library grant. Andrew Jackson Elementary and South Side High School are both set to receive…
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Over $1.2 million in scholarships offered to North Side High School valedictorian
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year, students across the U.S. receive thousands of dollars in scholarships, but for one North Side High School graduate, he's been offered over $1 million. "I received $1.2 million…
School system official highlights achievements over past year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System ends another year with success. The district had 787 students graduate in the Class of 2022. Greg Hammond, JMCSS Chief of Public Information, says…
Man accused of rape of a child wanted in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking for help with locating an accused child sex abuser. According to Crime Stoppers, Jose Loredo is wanted in Madison County for failure to appear on multiple…
Shiloh's Memorial Day events to bring cannon firings, cemetery service
SHILOH, Tenn. -- A weekend of events honoring Memorial Day is coming to Shiloh National Military Park. On Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, the sound of cannon fire will…
Parkway-Bypass shooting suspect facing multiple murder charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect in April's fatal shooting near North Parkway and the 45 Bypass in Jackson is facing multiple murder charges. According to arrest records from the Jackson Police Department, 19-year-old Jadan Jermaine Bills has been charged with…
Tennessee National Guardsmen honored for medical evacuation
LOUISVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four members of the Tennessee National Guard have been honored for a lifesaving medical evacuation in the Smokies. According to a news release, the guardsmen responded last June after a 17-year-old girl was attacked by a…
Tennessee Democratic Party to host 3 gubernatorial debates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials with the Tennessee Democratic Party say they will host three gubernatorial debates ahead of the upcoming August primary election. According to a news release, Democratic candidates Jason Martin, Carnita Atwater and JB Smiley Jr. will…
Ex-cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. This photo provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office…
Blake's at Southern Milling officially opens
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Blake's at Southern Milling is officially open in Martin. In fact, the grand opening this past Saturday was such a success that people slept outside as early as 1…
Bus driver assaulted during route speaks to students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school bus driver took the time to speak with some of her students who ride the bus. Helen Manual Harrison was assaulted by a parent on a school…
Contractor shares tips for electrical safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May marks the start of Electrical Safety Awareness Month. An average of 53,000 house fires occur yearly, and can usually be prevented by following a few steps. First,…
Jackson gives residents chance to vote for new flag
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since 1972, the City of Jackson has used the same flag to represent the city and community. But officials say it's time for a change. In February, the city launched a…
Fall of Mariupol appears at hand; fighters leave steel plant
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The fall of Mariupol appears at hand as Ukraine is moving to abandon a sprawling steel plant where its soldiers had held out under relentless bombardment for months, which would make it the biggest city to…
West Tennessee Celebrity All-Star game set for August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Dream Center in Jackson is gearing up to play ball. The organization is hosting a West Tennessee Celebrity All-Star baseball game. The game will have local leaders and celebrities…
