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DSCC celebrates 30 years of Gibson County Center

DYERSBURG, Tenn.--A big celebration all in the name of education. Dyersburg State Community College celebrates its Gibson County Center's 30th anniversary Wednesday and the TECTA program. TECTA or the 'Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance' is a grant-funded program that provides…

Two dozen officers graduate from the TBI State Academy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two dozen Tennessee law enforcement officers have become the newest graduates of the TBI State Academy. The Academy includes specialized coursework in leadership, constitutional law, crime scene, undercover investigations and much more. Throughout the 4-week course, officers…

Affordable housing focus of Wednesday seminar in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West TN Home Builders Association hosted their West Tennessee Housing Summit at Jackson Country Club on Wednesday. Director Kanette Keough says it was to bring groups of people together to discuss how housing can be made…

Humboldt re-elects Mayor Sikes for third term

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local mayor wins re-election by 74% of the vote. Tuesday, Humboldt native Marvin Sikes was re-elected mayor. This will be Mayor Sikes' third term in office, and he says he's thankful the people of Humboldt put…

Travis Tritt concert coming to Jackson in January

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Travis Tritt announced his 2022 tour on Tuesday, and local fans hoping to see him play won't have far to travel. The country music icon is scheduled to perform at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson…

House dems reach agreement to lower prescription drug costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in the House say that paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill. Democrats also say they have sealed a deal to lower pharmaceutical drug costs…

Feds seek tougher sentences for veterans who stormed Capitol

(AP) -- Federal judges have a thorny question to consider when they sentence military veterans who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January. Do they deserve leniency because they served their country or tougher punishment because they swore an oath to…

JMCSS launches 'Choose Us' campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison county school system launches a new campaign. Superintendent Marlon King announces the "Choose Us" campaign. The campaign celebrates the accomplishments of school district alumni and updates the community on progress being made across the district.…

ELECTION RESULTS: Humboldt Municipal Election Nov. 2, 2021

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--Here are the unofficial results from the Humboldt Municipal Election-November 2, 2021   Humboldt Mayor -Marvin Sikes    74% -Thomas D. Emery  5% -Terry Johnson        9% -Christine Warrington  11% -Yahweh Yahweh    < 1%   Humboldt…

Jackson police investigates shooting on Holly Street

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police investigate a shooting in south Jackson. Police say they received reports of a shooting around 9 Tuesday morning on the 90th block of Holly Street. Officers found an unidentified male victim at the scene. He…

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