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Local family ushers in holidays with festive light display

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--A little more than a month until Christmas and families already have their lights up. Ray and Trina Adkins have been decorating their home for the last…

Committee votes on issue of insurance rates for retired teachers of JMC schools

JACKSON, Tenn.--Many former Jackson-Madison County School teachers are very happy tonight. Monday afternoon, the insurance committee voted to bring back the previous policy of paying retired teachers the same insurance rates…

Dyer Fire Department investigating Sunday arson

DYER, Tenn. -- The Dyer Fire Department is investigating after a home caught fire early Sunday morning on Madison Street. The fire department, with assistance from the Rutherford Fire Department, responded to the fire on the 200 block of Madison…

Drivers take to new roundabout near downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers are adjusting to a new addition near downtown Jackson after construction is finally complete on the roundabout. Workers were wrapping up Monday morning after construction on the roundabout…

Madison County Commission grants $19 million to new jail

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission met Monday for their November meeting. The meeting is the first since approving the construction of two new schools in Jackson-Madison County. Chairman Gary Deaton…

THP reminds drivers to be cautious during holiday travel

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're hitting the roads for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has some safety tips to get you to the turkey safely. The most important thing they say…

Madison Co. Election Commission meets to certify results

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission met Monday to certify the results of the state and federal general elections. The election commissioners also made their quarterly inspection of voter registration…

TWRA offers safety reminders for deer season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rifle season for deer hunting is underway in Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says hunters need to keep a few things in mind. Anyone 13 years old or older must have a hunting license to hunt in…

TDOT halts lane closures on TN highways during Thanksgiving holiday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you plan to travel for Thanksgiving, you won't have to worry about road construction in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closures on interstates and state highways, but workers may still be on…

Ollie Otter teaches students seat belt safety

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Second graders in Huntingdon got a special visit Monday to learn about seat belt safety. Ollie the Otter and Jennifer Tyler, from Tennessee Tech University, met the group of students to talk about safety precautions. Ollie…

Accused gunman charged with murder in Friday shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man now faces a murder charge after a deadly shooting Friday in east Jackson. Billy Wayne Moore, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that took place just before 6:30 p.m. Friday on…

Interior recycling bins added at Tennessee State Parks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee State Parks have expanded recycling with interior recycling bins added at all 56 state parks. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said in a news release that more than 400 exterior recycling receptacles were…