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What's New Wednesday: Dream Ballroom Academy

"It's fun! It's a way to express yourself artistically. It's a way to meet people. It is fantastic exercise," said Dream Ballroom Academy owner, Tracy Hannon. Grab a partner and learn how to ballroom…

USJ football to reveal new stadium name

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The USJ Board of Trustees will move forward in officially naming the Bruins football stadium, "Carlock Stadium." The decision comes as a result of the generosity from the Clay Carlock family through significant financial contributions to the…

Boatload of trash found at Cedar Lake

HENDERSON Co., Tenn. -- Keith Wish is the director of the Beech River Watershed Development Authority. He says over the past few months there has been an increase of trash accumulating at Cedar…

Mayor Conger discusses efforts to save Jackson money

JACKSON, Tenn.-- In July, City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger inherited a $73.8 million budget and $75 million debt. Now, he's working on getting that debt down. "In our first quarter, first…

West Tennesseans appointed by Gov. Lee to committee for 2020 census

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --Two West Tennessee leaders have been appointed to serve on Gov. Bill Lee's Complete Count Committee. In a news release, Gov. Lee confirmed dozens from across the state have been appointed to the committee, including Carroll County Mayor…

Community reacts to JCM reopening

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four years ago, the Jackson-Madison County School Board announced Jackson Central-Merry High School would close under the Vision 2020 plan. The community responded by organizing marches in an attempt to…

Jackson Fire Dept. announces weekend smoke alarm canvas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department announced that it will be conducting a smoke alarm canvas, Saturday, Oct. 19 for part of west Jackson. The canvas will be between Westwood Avenue and Russell Road from 9 a.m. to 12…

Former Adamsville Public Works employee indicted on theft, misconduct charges

ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office into the use of an Adamsville city fuel card results in a Public Works employee's indictment, according to a news release. The release says Joseph Knight, 32, a former City…

Jeff Sisk named interim president at Jackson State

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has announced Dr. Jeff Sisk has been appointed to serve as interim president of Jackson State Community College, according to a news release. Sisk, a Jackson State alum and president of Tennessee Colleges…

School board, architects discuss blueprints for JCM, Madison

JACKSON, Tenn.--The historic campus of Jackson Central-Merry High School will soon have a new look. "We're going to gut the whole inside of JCM, and, in addition, we're replacing all of the…

Students participate in Lane College lip sync battle

JACKSON, Tenn.--Students participated in the Lane College lip sync battle at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the CMAC Auditorium. Students performed for their Homecoming. They danced and got the crowd riled up and three judges critiqued their performance.

Rise Above exhibit stops in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--Local school groups visited the "Rise Above" exhibit, which opened Tuesday afternoon in Humboldt. The exhibit showcases the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, and it's being housed this week at the Humboldt Municipal Airport. Part of the exhibit includes…