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Woods says he will seek recount in runoff election

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Even though mayoral candidate Dr. Jerry Woods didn't take the mayoral seat with Tuesday night's final unofficial results, he didn't see the night as a loss. Woods says he is optimistic…

Lynching victim memorial vote causes stir

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A vote at Monday's Madison County Commission meeting on a proposed memorial is causing quite a stir. One of the issues commissioners discussed during the meeting was the placement of…

Local nonprofit, JMCSS host school uniform drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is sponsoring a uniform drive for the Jackson-Madison County School System. The uniform drive, put on by Corey's Gifts, started Monday. The district needs new or gently used uniforms in both children's and adult sizes.…

Traffic stop in Medina yields illegal drugs, gun

MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina police say a traffic stop led officers to drugs, including a substance they believe is fentanyl, and a gun Friday afternoon. Police say officers stopped 31-year-old Dexter Craig Lambert, of Medina, just before 1:30 p.m. for…

Interstate 40 reopened after crash

UPDATE: THP says all eastbound lanes reopened shortly around 11:30 a.m. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 are blocked due to a crash near mile marker 82. THP is advising…

Kentucky cyclist raises money for best friend with ALS

SAVANNAH, Tenn -- "I'm riding in his honor," said Lee Cooper from Kentucky. An honor to Lee Coopers best friend, Jesse Williams, who unfortunately passed from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS. "Seeing your best friend and hearing from his wife…

Madison County Commission votes to censure Morris Merriweather

JACKSON, Tenn.--Madison County District One Representative Luther T. Mercer confirms the Madison County Commission voted 14-6 to censure JMCSS school board member Morris Merriweather for violating the county ethics policy Monday. Mercer confirms the six commissioners to vote "no" were…

Boys and girls enjoy Scout Day Camp

JACKSON, Tenn.--Monday was an afternoon "Under the Sea" for local campers. Mondy is the kickoff for the Central District Cub Scout Day Camp. Around 50 boys and girls were able to experience scouts for the first time at Calvery Baptist…

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