Madison County Commission addresses vandalism, new voting machines
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County is set to buy new voting machines in the next few months. But where will they store them? As we've previously reported, there's not enough…
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TDOE awards 21 schools districts $30 million in grants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nearly $30 million is being put towards helping Tennessee students into the workforce. The Tennessee Department of Education announced Monday it had selected 21 school districts for the Innovative High School Models program. The department says the program…
Man faces drug-related charges in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police say a man has been arrested on drug-related charges in Martin. The department says Eric Choate was arrested after an officer allegedly found him passed out in the driver's seat of a vehicle around 10:15 a.m.…
Dyersburg police investigate four shootings in 24 hours
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police are investigating multiple shootings reported over the weekend. Investigators say officers responded first to a shooting around 3 a.m. in the area of Tucker Circle after a report of shots fired. Dyersburg police say while…
JTA summer bus pass program offered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority summer bus pass will be offered again this summer. "Bus-tin Loose" is for those 18-years-old and under. The pass allows students the chance to ride JTA's fixed route buses for $20 in June,…
TWRA promoting life jackets during National Safe Boating Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in this year's National Safe Boating Week to promote wearing life jackets, according to a news release. National Safe Boating Week is held each year during the week before Memorial…
2 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,437 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,437. Those patients range in age from 59-years-old to 92-years-old. There are…
Former Madison Co. booster club treasurer indicted for theft
A former Madison County booster club treasurer is formally accused of mishandling funds. Charity Maddox Baker was the former treasurer of Madison Academic High School's (MAHS) Mustang Rebounders Club. The club was formed by the school system to support the…
A local man dedicates a radio show to a country music legend
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- A local man is using his passion to create a radio show. A one-hour radio special dedicated to country legend Eddy Arnold played from the Freed-Hardeman University campus radio, WFHU. The special was hosted by Freed-Hardeman University Alumnus…
West Jackson Baptist Church hosts night at the fields
JACKSON, Tenn.-- West Jackson Baptist Church hosted their second night at the fields Sunday night. The event had barbecue, games, and a kickball tournament. Participants were asked to bring an assortment of desserts as well. The church kickball team challenged…
Fraternity Chapter at area university honors Veterans
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A West TN fraternity chapter honors Vietnam War veterans at their annual Founder's Day Celebration. According to a news release from UT Martin, Vietnam War veterans who are alumni from the university were honored Saturday during the…
Annual festival held in Henderson Co.
HENDERSON CO.,Tenn. -- American Legion Post 77 presents the 14th annual Henderson County Folk Festival. All of the fun started at 8:30 in the morning on Saturday and was located at Court House Square in Lexington. Everyone who attended enjoyed…
Freed-Hardeman University holds Spring Commencement
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University held their Spring Commencement Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium. John Deberry, a Senior Advisor to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, spoke at the event. Prior to being appointed a Senior Advisor to Governor…
5 new cases of COVID-19; 11,435 confirmed in Madison Co.
The Jackson Madison-County Health Department has confirmed 5 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 16. That brings the total number of cases in Madison County to 11,435. The newest confirmed cases range in age from 19-years-old to 36-years-old. There…
The Jackson Symphony celebrates its 60th Anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Symphony celebrated the end of their anniversary season with performances from returning special guests, and a traditional jubilee. The Jackson Symphony hosted their Diamond Jubilee concert to celebrate the end…
