Jackson City Council approves funding for new city court building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's out with the old and in with the new after the Jackson City Council meeting Monday. "The council approved the low bid today, which was about $2.6…
News
Local principal a finalist for 'Principal of the Year' award
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Every year, the state selects nominees for the 'Principal of the Year' award. "I'm very appreciative of being nominated," said Crockett County High School Principal Jared…
New Madison Co. commissioners discuss jail, education funding
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Eight new people will join the Madison County Commission this month. Adrian Montague, a Democrat, is one of them. "We spend a lot of money in…
1 transported to hospital after vehicle and motorcycle crash
MARTIN, Tenn. -- One person was injured after a crash this morning in Martin involving a motorcycle. Martin police responded to the crash at 8:41 a.m. Tuesday morning. The accident happened on University Street, involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.…
American Job Center hosts monthly Jackson job fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than two dozen west Tennessee employers are looking to fill over 500 positions. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s American Job Center will host a multi-employer hiring event at its Jackson location on Tuesday,…
TBI names new Deputy Director
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has named a new Deputy Director of the TBI. TBI Director David B. Rausch announced the decision Tuesday morning, naming Brad Nealon, a Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Investigation Division…
Gibson Electric Membership announces planned power outage
TRENTON, Tenn.--If you live in Trenton, be prepared to be without power. There will be a planned outage, Tuesday night, affecting around 2,000 Gibson Electric members. The outage will begin at 11:59 p.m. for crews to complete the renovation of…
JMCSS newest school board members appear for their first meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are many new faces on the Jackson-Madison County School Board after last week's county election. Five reserved seating signs could be seen in the board room…
Police in Medina investigating after car runs into house
MEDINA, Tenn.--Medina police said they are investigating after a driver ran his car into a house, Monday afternoon. Investigators said it happened on Highway 152 at Highberry Road, near Blackmon Road. Police said no serious injuries were reported in the…
Pregnant woman and son injured in West Jackson car crash
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police say a pregnant woman and her young son were injured in a car accident. Police say the crash at North Highland Avenue and Skyline Drive involving two vehicles happened…
Witnesses testify in Carroll Co. animal cruelty case
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tara Neutzler and Donald Schoenthal were in court Monday facing almost 300 charges of animal cruelty counts as well as two counts of child abuse-neglect-endangerment. One…
Henderson Co. principal pleads not guilty to soliciting a minor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- David Weatherford's attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf Monday in Madison County Circuit Court. The 65-year-old educator is charged with solicitation of a minor.…
Madison Co. mayor looks forward to new term
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After winning re-election Thursday for the second time, Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris looks toward plans for the next four years. Harris says his two…
Teachers help students adjust on first day back to school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first day of school can be scary for some, but at Andrew Jackson Elementary School, the teachers are making sure kids don't…
Arrests made at protest of Nashville-based private prison firm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Police have begun arresting protesters who are blocking the entrances to the headquarters of private prison operator CoreCivic. The Tennessee-based company is one of the nation's largest private prison operators and also runs eight immigration detention centers…
