Madison County Election Commission prepares for early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Yard signs big and small have taken over the lawn outside of the Madison County Election Commission Office as they get ready for early voting. "People need to bring…
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Highway 45 Bypass to close Wednesday for construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Transportation will be closing the U.S. 45 Bypass Wednesday, April 17 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. North and southbound lanes of the U.S. 45 Bypass will be closed at the Interstate 40 interchange…
Healthcare Decisions Day held to encourage planning ahead
JACKSON, Tenn.-- What would you do in an emergency if you couldn't speak? "It's important to make these decisions now because, God forbid, you're in a car wreck or you're in…
Man dies after shooting at east Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a man died Monday night after a shooting at an east Jackson apartment. Police say officers responded to a report of shots fired, indicated…
Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital names 2019 Doctor of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has named Dr. Vernessa Davis-Tharpe this year's "Doctor of the Year" recipient. Davis-Tharpe received the award Monday during the hospital's full medical staff meeting. Each year, the recipient is judged based on several…
Pro-life bill to be voted on during a Tuesday health committee meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Another pro-life bill is being considered by Tennessee lawmakers that prohibits abortions, and it could file performed abortions under a Class C felony. The focus House Bill 1029…
Local business offers free treats on Tax Day
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local business is doing something special for the community. Kona Ice of Jackson handed out free shaved ice Monday for taxpayers trying to hit that last minute filing deadline.…
County commission discusses Superintendent resignation; money for inmates
JACKSON, Tenn. - County commissioners approved more than $150,000 to go towards meals for inmates. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr asked county commissioners for $168,000 for the rest of the year to provide…
South Gibson High School passes down old uniforms
MEDINA, Tenn.--A local high school band is passing down tradition. South Gibson High School passes down old uniforms to the middle school band. Family and friends were on hand to watch the ceremony. This is the first update in uniforms…
Community reacts to resignation of Dr. Eric Jones
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Three days after Dr. Eric Jones announced he'd be leaving the Jackson-Madison County school district, the community is still reeling. "It's disappointing. I hate that we lost a good superintendent. I just think it's just sad," Jonathan Mosley…
Madison County starts public budget hearings
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Madison County's budget committee started their annual public hearings to prepare for the 2020 fiscal year. "Overall goals for the fiscal year is like it is every year, to…
Warmer weather means more active wildlife
MADISON CO., Tenn. -- If you heard a rattle snake in your yard, your first reaction might be to kill it. But, you might want to think again. "It's actually illegal, and I…
Families celebrate the life of young woman allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend
JACKSON, Tenn.--Family and community members celebrate the life of a promising nursing student after her ex-boyfriend is accused of killing her. Families and friends gathered for what would have been Amanda Northern's…
Community comes together to support family of Henderson Co. commissioner
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Nearly 100 community members gathered at Lexington High School to support Henderson County Commissioner Shana Duke. Shana's husband, Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, says Shana recently had complications from…
