What you need to know ahead of the July 4th holiday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With only a few days away from the Fourth of July, West Tennesseans are getting ready to celebrate. Fireworks are one of the most popular ways to celebrate the…
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Madison County approves 2021-2022 budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is officially set. The Madison County Commission voted 21 "yes," and one "pass" on the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget…
New laws to take effect in Tennessee on Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- There are over 200 new laws going into effect on July 1 in Tennessee. The new laws include: Requiring business and government buildings to post signs if they allow transgender people to use multi-stall bathrooms of their…
Comptroller releases report on online courses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has released a report on the cost of online courses through Tennessee public colleges and universities, according to a news release. The release says more than half of Tennessee's public colleges and universities…
1 injured, three charged following attempted robbery in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person was injured and three others were charged following an attempted robbery in north Jackson. Court documents say the incident occurred Sunday night in the parking lot of the Family Fun Center. Court documents say the…
Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court has overturned comedian Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction. The court said Wednesday that they found an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case. The 83-year-old Cosby has served…
COVID-19 Update: Week of June 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 73-year-old woman died April 10 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 236…
Jackson after-school program returns, registration starts July 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department has announced their after-school program at Westwood Community Center will begin registration for the next school year. Registration starts at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, according to a…
Health officials announce plans for new pediatric care in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital are announcing a new pediatric collaboration. On Tuesday at the West Tennessee Healthcare board of trustees meeting, board members and the…
Students get hands on experience at 4-H electric camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students from across West Tennessee participated in 4-H Electric Camp Tuesday. Students got hands-on experience learning about science, technology, engineering and robotics. The one-day event included learning stations…
Jackson Police Department starts new community outreach initiative
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new community outreach initiative for the Jackson Police Department. Tuesday was the first community roll call for the police department at St. James Missionary Baptist…
GE Appliances in Selmer expands, bringing new jobs and products
SELMER, Tenn. -- General Electric Appliances in Selmer is expanding, bringing new products and jobs to West Tennessee. The company announced another expansion they expect to bring more than 30 new…
JMCSS hiring to fill eight new positions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is hiring to fill eight new positions for the 2021-2022 school year. The district currently has five openings for grounds operations, and three opportunities…
Haywood County Sheriff describes Monday plane crash
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A plane crash in Haywood County is under investigation. On Monday afternoon, Haywood County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a plane crash in the 8900 block of Highway…
Standoff in Dyersburg leads to arrest of wanted man
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A standoff in Dyersburg ends with one man in custody. According to a post from the Dyersburg Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to an alleged burglary at residence on Brasfield Street around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.…
