New Jack's restaurant to open in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Jack's Family Restaurant will open their first Dyersburg location on Wednesday, June 2. The first 50 customers on opening day will get Jack's free for a month, according to…
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Selmer receives loan to address water infrastructure
SELMER, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation have announced a $1,445,000 loan for Selmer to improve the town's water infrastructure, according to a news release. The loan comes from the Clean Water State…
7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,485 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,485. Those new patients range in age from 6-months-old to 55-years-old. There…
School system still aiming for August open date at JCM
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools are still hoping to open Jackson Central-Merry High School in time for the new school year. According to a news release, product shortages accompanied by deadlines have caused concern for the district about the…
Standoff ends with shooting suspect in custody in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have a man in custody in connection with a shooting in the Hub City on Tuesday. The standoff between law enforcement and a shooting suspect lasted for hours…
TWRA investigates after over 100 dead fish found in creek
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after more than 100 dead fish were found in Chester County. Amy Snider with the TWRA says they were notified on Tuesday…
JMCSS presents FY 2021-22 budget to county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System met with the Madison County Budget Committee to present their 2021-22 fiscal year budget. JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Marlon King says they worked strategically in building this budget to stay aligned with their…
Proceeds from Andrew Jackson Marathon given to nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse hosted a check presentation for the Andrew Jackson Marathon. The marathon presented a check to the center for $22,000, made up from the proceeds from…
TWRA encourages safe boating ahead of Memorial Day
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is celebrating National Safe Boating Week. Sgt. Ray Garton, with the TWRA, says there are a couple of things people need to check before…
TCAT Jackson aims to recruit as enrollment drops
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Manufacturing and healthcare: two of West Tennessee's biggest industries. And also some of the most popular programs at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. "At one time, we'll have 150…
UPDATE: Shooting suspect in custody following standoff
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser confirmed a shooting suspect has been taken into custody without incident. Wiser says the suspect, Quintez Brown, is wanted for attempted first-degree murder in connection to shooting that occurred at an…
Westwood Summer Camp announces new app for parents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks department will be using a new sign-in and sign-out program for this year's Westwood Summer Camp. The program will operate through the ProCare app, according to a news release. "The…
Jackson police seek suspect in Dodge Store assault
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying a man believed to be involved in an assault. According to a news release, the incident occurred on May 23 at the Dodge Store on Lexington Avenue. Police describe the…
Henderson Co. Sheriff's Office investigating boat theft
UPDATE (5/28/21): Police say the vehicle has been identified and the boat has been recovered. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person believed to have been involved in…
Local church gives away 800 boxes of groceries, hygiene products
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church gives away much-needed supplies to the community. Englewood Baptist Church gave away 800 boxes of groceries and hygiene products Thursday. Senior Pastor Adam Dooley says over the past couple months, they've raised $20,000 in…
