A Jackson City Council Representative wants to run for mayor
JACKSON, Tenn-- City Council Representative of District 1 Vicky Foote has been in her position for 2 terms and has decided take a step in a different direction. Foote said…
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Lexington Goodwill employee gives back to others in holiday spirit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Goodwill sales associate Christine McCrury buys toys from Goodwill to donate to children in need. She said she started giving back after being in between jobs. "A cleaning position…
Local emergency responders start coat drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Through their Beyond the Badge organization, the Madison County Fire Department has already done a toy drive to give back to children in need during the holidays. Now…
Humboldt, Madison County increase holiday patrols
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- With Christmas right around the corner, the Humboldt Police Department and Madison County Sheriff's Office are teaming up with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to make your holidays a little…
Barbers visit local elementary school, offer free cuts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local elementary school had the opportunity to set up a mini barber shop for their students. Local barbers came to give out free haircuts Monday at Isaac Lane…
City of Jackson announces holiday trash pickup schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trash pickup times in the city of Jackson are changing due to the holidays. Waste Management will observe the Christmas and New Year's holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Monday’s collection will be on Monday.…
JMCSS superintendent talks school improvements
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones says the school system saw some big improvements from the 2016-2017 school year to the 2017-2018 school year. "We ranked…
Custom coffee flavors benefit TN State Parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new way to help out Tennessee State Parks. Just Love Coffee is partnering with the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy to support the parks through the sale of specially branded coffee products. The three varieties offered…
TDOT to halt road construction for holidays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In good news for drivers this holiday season, road construction won't delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will once again halt all lane closures on interstates and state highways…
Jackson Police Dept. takes part in 'Hub Club' retreat for young women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department took part Friday night in a retreat for young women. Mount Moriah Baptist Church and Ella Watkins held a sleepover and informational retreat Friday for young ladies at the Hub Club, according to…
What's New Wednesday: Glory BJJ
Eleven-year-old Ryder Britt has a 29–4 record in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. "You should do jujitsu. It helps you in real life. If you’re on the street or something and someone attacks you, you need…
City Council member Foote won't seek re-election; may run for mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council member Vicky Foote announced Monday that she will not seek re-election to the council. Foote, who is in her second term representing District 1, is instead considering a run for mayor of Jackson, according…
US Sen. Lamar Alexander not seeking 2020 re-election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee says he won't seek re-election in 2020. Alexander said in a news release Monday that he's deeply grateful for being elected to serve more combined years as governor and…
Investigators seek info after 2 break-ins at Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators in Weakley County are asking for the public's help after two break-ins at a Sharon home. Investigators in Weakley County say a man broke into an elderly woman's home, once while she was there and…
Children meet familiar animated characters at the "Dewald Family Christmas Lights'
JACKSON, Tenn-- The Dewald Family Christmas lights has been a tradition for the Dewald family since 2012. "This is our second year at this house, we really stepped it up last year…
