Growing grapes for wine in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kendall Allard just inherited her mom's vineyard in East Tennessee. "It's gorgeous," Allard said about the vineyard. "It's nestled between the mountains in East Tennessee, and I grew up…
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Education commissioner visits West Carroll Special School District
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Carroll Primary School hosted Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn for a visit, which they say was vital. "She got a chance to see our other teachers…
Theft reported at Haywood Co. fire station
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of multiple items from the South Hatchie Fire Department in Haywood County. In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office says the thefts happened sometime between February 4…
Decatur Co. Sheriff’s Office seeks 2 suspects in home invasion
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying two suspects believed to have assaulted a woman during a home invasion on Mt. Lebanon Road in Decaturville. A news release from the sheriff’s office says the home invasion…
JMCSS continues search for new superintendent; board member Merriweather announces resignation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a stacked agenda at Thursday night's Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting, with board members voting to approve several action items. The first approval was to release the…
Madison County Commission prepares for monthly meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- County commissioners met Thursday to discuss their role in the public-private partnership for the construction of two schools. Next Tuesday, the Madison County Commission will be voting on whether they will…
Governor Lee delivers 'State of West Tennessee' address at Lane College
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee made a stop at a Hub City college Thursday evening. Gov. Lee delivered the 'State of West Tennessee' address at Lane College inside the Chambers-McClure Academic Center…
Tennessee's First Lady helps family give out teddy bears to sick children
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The First Lady of Tennessee is helping spread little treasures. First Lady Maria Lee celebrated Treasure Thaxton at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Thursday afternoon. This is the 15th year Treasure and her…
BREAKING: JMC School Board member submits resignation to board
JACKSON, Tenn.--A member of the Jackson-Madison County School Board has announced he's stepping down. School board member Morris Merriweather submitted his resignation Thursday evening at the monthly school board meeting. Board chairman James Johnson read from a letter Merriweather had…
First Lady Maria Lee visits Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The First Lady of Tennessee visited a local nonprofit organization Thursday. The Dream Center invited First Lady Maria Lee to learn about their Jackson program It's all on behalf of her initiative "Tennessee Serves," which she works…
River communities react to flooding
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many who live along the Tennessee River in one county are preparing for the impacts of the rising flood waters. "A lot of people think it's just a tourist…
Local elementary schools hosts STEM career fair
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- They may still be in elementary school, but students at one school got a look at some careers that could interest them. Scotts Hill Elementary School hosted a…
Isaac Lane celebrates Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Isaac Lane Elementary second grade teacher Dr. Calandra Williamson has worn a different t-shirt every day, representing a lesson in Black History. Thursday, she wore her sorority letters, Delta…
Florists feel the rush for Valentine's Day gifts
JAC KSON, Tenn. -- According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend over $27 billion in gifts for this year's Valentine's Day. Local business owners in Jackson are getting…
Selmer police chief pleads not guilty to theft, misconduct charges
MCNAIRY CO., Tenn. -- The circuit courtroom was packed Thursday morning in McNairy County. One person noticeably not there: Selmer Police Chief Neal Burks. "That's a normal thing that's done all the time," Mark…
