Jackson City Council amends drug fund budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting was a short one. With no new agenda items, the meeting was over in 15 minutes. However, the city council did approve multiple budget…
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Two schools restrict basketball game tickets
TRENTON, Tenn.-- A decision regarding a classic high school rivalry game leaves fans wondering the reasoning behind the decision. The Trenton Special School District released information on the district's Facebook page regarding Tuesday's…
Speedway employees recognized for helping customer during emergency
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local heroes are recognized. The Madison County Fire Department and Mayor Jimmy Harris recognized two workers at the Speedway gas station on Christmasville Road. The two jumped into action when…
Madison Co. financial committee suggests taxes to fund projects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Central-Merry High School, Madison Academic Magnet High School, Pope Elementary School and the Madison County Sheriff's Office lawsuit are all tightening the county's purse strings. "We can't spend all…
Gov. Lee provides update on funding during State of the State address
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee gave his second State of the State address in Nashville Monday night. "You may have heard rural Tennessee is a priority of mine," Gov.…
The Foundation to accept proposals for grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has announced plans to accept proposals from nonprofits, according to a news release. The Foundation says nonprofits can apply for the 2020-2021 fiscal year's Community Impact Grant. The grant is given to…
Spectrum announces $15,000 grant to Tennessee Boys & Girls Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spectrum announced a $15,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club’s Digital Connect Program. According to a news release, the grant will benefit six locations across Tennessee, including the Union City Club and East Club in Jackson.…
Recent attacks point focus on stray, feral animals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recent dangers with stray and feral animals have homeowners wondering what they can do. In West Tennessee alone, the number of stray and feral animals is staggering. “I would comfortably…
Trinity Christian Academy closed due to illness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trinity Christian Academy has confirmed the school will be closed the rest of the week due to illness. TCA will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 7. Students are expected to return to school on…
JMCSS vote on public-private partnership documents
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Another meeting is called into session Monday evening to continue forward with building two new schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System: the renovation of Jackson Central-Merry High School and…
Tennessee Quit Week brings awareness, options to quit smoking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you seeing 2020? Well that's the theme for this year's "Tennessee Quit Week," a period used to inspire Tennesseans to live healthier tobacco free lives. For the last…
Selmer hopes to win the HGTV Hometown Takeover
SELMER, Tenn.-- Another small Tennessee town is vying for the chance of a makeover -- an HGTV Hometown Takeover, that is! Community members gathered at Action Realty Monday in Selmer to make a video…
Part of Highland to close for construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Be prepared for more construction work near the interstate. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are busy working on filling pot holes, repaving roads and continuing construction across the area. Monday through Saturday, the left and right lanes…
Tax preparers offers tips you need to know before filing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time again, the time to file your income tax returns. Tax preparers are ready for customers to file their 2019 income taxes. Fabian Prescott with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service…
City, county officials discuss special school board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night, the Jackson-Madison County School System is holding a special-called meeting to adopt resolutions regarding the approval of public-private partnership documents required for closing. The partnership will help rebuild Madison Academic Magnet High School and renovate…
