City names Julanne Stone as Hub City Hero for April
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has selected April's Hub City Hero. The city says Julanne Stone, the executive…
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Senator Bill Hagerty meets with city leaders in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty met with Jackson city leaders, discussing issues affecting constituents across the region. "It's a chance to talk to people in West Tennessee about what their concerns are and really understands where the rubber…
Agenda review meeting addresses COVID-19, Waste Management
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Committee members gathered for the city agenda review meeting on Thursday. Members discussed an update on residents health due to COVID-19 in the city of Jackson. They also took the time to talk about the upcoming school…
Churches make plans for Good Friday, Easter in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pastors throughout Jackson shared their plans to celebrate one of the holiest times of the year. Many churches are preparing for Good Friday and Easter, but with a few changes after not having in-person services last year.…
West Tennesseans react to lift of mask mandate in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mask mandate has been lifted in Madison County. For months the world has had to keep faces covered, and now Madison County has made it an option instead of a requirement. Jackson resident, Johnny Collier says…
Denmark Elementary renames walking trails in honor of students
DENMARK, Tenn. -- A local elementary school is honoring two former students. Denmark Elementary School is renaming their walking trail Serenity Walk and Dallas' Dash. The former students, Serenity Wilkes and Dallas Weddle, overcame health issues they battled while attending…
Man walks 80 miles to raise awareness for child abuse
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you see a man with a staff walking in Henderson County, know there is 80 miles of awareness. That's how far Brantley Smith is walking with a staff, blue bows and a backpack to…
Additional grant funding available for eligible child care programs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services is partnering with state organizations to provide grant assistance for child care agencies to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the Tennessee Department of Human Services is…
Jackson police investigating Wednesday night shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night in west Jackson. Police say officers responded to a shooting around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Skyhaven Drive, according to a news release. The release says…
TDOT upgrades traffic pattern at I-40/N. Highland interchange
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may have noticed the heavy traffic at the I-40 and North Highland interchange the last couple of months. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is hoping to cut it down with a new traffic pattern. The intersection…
JMCSS opening Pre-K registration on April 5
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools will open registration for Pre-K students starting April 5. Students must be 4-years-old on or before August 15 and complete the online forms. To register, parents or guardians must also turn in the following…
Carroll County to host Tennessee Bass Nation State Junior Championship
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will host the Tennessee Bass Nation State Junior Championship, according to a news release. The tournament is scheduled for May 8 at the Carroll County Thousand Acre Recreational Lake, the…
Zero COVID-19 cases reported in Madison Co. Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed zero new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Thursday. A total of 11,100 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, down one from Wednesday. The health department…
$10k reward offered for info on bald eagle shooter in Lake County
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Wildlife officials are offering a $10,000 reward in their investigation into the killing of a bald eagle in West Tennessee. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency are seeking the public’s…
Residents and business owners react to mask mandate expiration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many were surprised to hear the mask mandate was ending for Madison County, but some say they're glad it's finally happening. Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department…
