Budget & finance committees move public-private partnership forward
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We do not want to raise taxes," Madison County Commissioner Doug Stephenson said. "I mean, that's our game plan. We're going to do what we have money to do."…
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Voter turnout is up in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We have had a great early voting period," said Kim Buckley, administrator of elections in Madison County. For almost two weeks, Tennesseans have been early voting for the…
AT&T expands high-speed internet access in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A company has expanded access to high-speed internet in Madison County. AT&T says fixed wireless internet is now available in several areas including Denmark, Jackson, Medon, Mercer and Pinson. They…
Company accused of selling overpriced jewelry to US troops
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York state has filed a lawsuit against a national jewelry retailer, claiming the company uses false and deceptive methods to dupe U.S. military members into illegal financing contracts for overpriced merchandise. Attorney General Barbara Underwood…
Paramedic accused of deliberately hurting patients, bragging
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee paramedic is accused of intentionally hurting patients and then bragging about it online. The Tennessean reported Monday that state records say 43-year-old Gordon Brett Stokes in 2016 intentionally had a less-experienced first responder…
Local businesses are backing JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones' 10-year-plan
JACKSON, Tenn.--Some supporters of the plan say adhering by Dr. Jones 10-year-plan will help Jackson be a better place to live in, learn in, and work in. "We have got…
Trenton shooting suspect appears in court on second-degree murder charge
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A Trenton man is charged with second-degree murder in a fatal shooting over the weekend. Brad Johnson, 36, appeared in court Monday afternoon, accused of fatally shooting…
Sheriff's office searches for suspects in robbery attempt, assault
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects in an attempted robbery and aggravated assault last week in east Madison County. Sheriff John Mehr says two people went to a home on Lucas Cove…
Dresden bank holds coat drive for Head Start
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A local bank wants you to open up your wallets, but not for a new checking account. "We determined that we can help people in our community by…
Local sheriff's office says they see 20-30 robocall complaints per day
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Robocalls aren't only annoying, but they also scam people. Many Americans are bombarded with cell phone scams known as robocalls every day. The Madison County Sheriff's Office says…
Agencies offer tips for Halloween safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween is almost here, and before you and the kids head out, the Madison County Sheriff's Office reminds parents to plan ahead. The department says children should walk…
Some local communities share Halloween plan changes
With rain in the forecast for Wednesday, some local communities have announced changes to Halloween plans. Martin and Union City have announced that residential trick-or-treating will take place Tuesday night. Below are some of the plans communities have shared on…
Muzzleloader, archery season for deer opens Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The 2018 muzzleloader and archery season for deer in Tennessee opens on Saturday. According to a news release from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee's muzzleloader season always begins the third Saturday before Thanksgiving. Muzzleloading firearms…
Early morning fire damages east Jackson building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews responded to an early morning fire Monday in east Jackson. Police say they got the call around 2 a.m. to an address in the 700 block of North Hays Avenue. Police confirm there was no one…
Accused gunman charged with murder in Trenton shooting
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police continue their investigation into a weekend shooting in Trenton that left one man dead. Trenton police confirm Bill Smith was shot and killed Friday evening. Police responded to a report of gunshots on Lexington Street…
