JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is gearing up for a new school year and working to build on their curriculum. "Last year we did see a bump in achievement in the majority of grade levels and subject…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health professional provides tips on how to cope with back-to-school anxiety. Dr. Peter Gardner, medical director of Physicians Quality Care, provided tips for parents on how to help students…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Public Library is hosting a school supplies drive to lower fines for overdue books. "People that have fines on their accounts can donate unopened school supplies and…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Fire Department has responded to a Thursday afternoon fire at an abandoned warehouse in Milan. The fire started around 4 p.m. at the business off College Street near Milan…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee officials say they weren't aware that the state's pension fund invested stock in a marijuana industry company, despite the state's opposition to legalizing any usage of marijuana. The Times Free Press reports The Tennessee Consolidated…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bomb threat temporarily interrupted Jackson City Court Thursday morning. Police say someone called in the threat around 10 a.m.. Officers checked the building with the help of K-9s and did not find any threat. Police were…
JACKSON, Tenn. --"The NAACP is calling for a world class education system right here in Jackson-Madison County, Tennessee," said Jackson-Madison County Branch NAACP President Harrell Carter. Wednesday, Carter said he wants to set the…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Carroll Junior/Senior High school and local churches hosted a community-wide event Wednesday. The "Field of Faith" is held for the kickoff of the school year. Everyone enjoyed food…
JACKSON, Tenn.--A musical event was held in connection to the celebration of 731 Day on Wednesday. "PorchFest" kicked off with the Kimberlie Helton Band on Walnut Street in midtown Jackson. There were two paths…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The fourth annual 731Day Water Balloon Fight was held Wednesday at Casey Jones Village. The special day, celebrated on July 31, is hosted by Town and Country Realty and the publication "Our…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We feel optimistic that we will get it done, and when we do it will be a positive move," said JMCSS Superintendent Ray Washington. Madison Academic Magnet high school inches closer to…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Under Tennessee State law, county sheriffs can sue their county commissions if the department's budget is passed without him present, if that budget decreases salaries for sheriff's office employees, and if the budget does not pay for legally…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County teachers and staff gathered Wednesday for an address on their first day back to school. "It's important that at least everyone can get together, hear one message and…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The residents of one West Tennessee city say goodbye to a historic building. Residents met Wednesday at the Henderson County Senior Center for one last day at the historic building. "It has been a wonderful place to…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A day all about celebrating the "731" starts with giving back. "This is our second annual 731Day service project," United Way Resource Director Kristen Chambers said. This year, United Way partnered…
