JMCSS Board meets at work session to discuss monthly topics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Board members with the Jackson-Madison County School System met for a work session Monday evening to discuss a number of topics. JMCSS Chief of Staff Greg Hammond…
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Local attorney, former 'Jeopardy!' contestant reacts to Alex Trebek's death
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A Henderson attorney who competed on a well known game show speaks out about the host's recent death. 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek died Sunday at 80 after his battle…
South Gibson Co. Middle, High Schools move to digital learning
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two Gibson County schools have switched to digital learning due to cases of COVID-19 on their campuses. In a post on Facebook, South Gibson County High School and South Gibson County Middle School confirmed the move…
Health officials remind residents of mask, safety guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is urging citizens to continue to wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. On Monday, the healthcare system released a statement from…
Benton County man sentenced to 18 years on meth charges
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County man has been sentenced to federal prison for charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to a news release, 43-year-old Walter Griffin was seen by a deputy who knew he…
TWRA to offer new deer harvesting incentive program
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is encouraging people to get out hunting. This past weekend was the opening of muzzleloader season in Unit CWD, which are units where…
'Faces of our Veterans' exhibit launches at Jackson City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Hall is now hosting a special photography exhibit showcasing veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The exhibit is a new feature for the…
Jackson man sentenced to 6 years after loaded guns found during search
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to six years in custody on federal gun charges. According to a news release from U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant, Reginald Dontae Williamson was sentenced to 77 months after investigators searched his…
Local agency works to assist elderly, disabled community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Southwest Tennessee's Area Agency on Aging and Disability offers several programs to help the elderly and disabled community across West Tennessee. "We have public guardianship, we have a Choices…
287,770 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,610 deaths, 1,543 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 287,770 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, November 10. In addition, 3,610 people have died and 1,543 are currently hospitalized. Another 252,515 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Tennessee family sues over student's slave assignment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee family has filed a lawsuit against Metro Nashville Public Schools and a teacher over an elementary school assignment about slavery. The assignment at Waverly Belmont Elementary in Nashville was called “Let’s Make a Slave.”…
Local universities share Thanksgiving break plans amid pandemic
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- As you're making plans for Thanksgiving, local universities are trying their best to protect their communities against coronavirus. The end of the semester is drawing near for Bethel,…
97 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 4,355 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 97 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 4,355. The health department says those cases ranging from 2-months-old to…
JTA announces Thanksgiving holiday schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced Monday that they will not be operating their regular bus service on Thanksgiving Day. JTA says services will not run Nov. 26, but will resume their normal schedule on Friday, Nov. 27…
Friendly Frank's Flea Market returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. - Friendly Frank's Flea Market made its return to the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend. People from all over came to the Hub City to shop with local vendors at the flea market. Masks were required for both customers…
