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JMC School Board advisers talk possible school closures

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a special meeting Monday to give more specific plans for what major changes could be coming to the school system. Teachers, principals and parents packed the central office for a…

Jones elected to continue serving as juvenile court services director

[gtxvideo vid="Igs6jXmK" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Igs6jXmK.jpg" vtitle="Amy Jones Reappointed”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Commissioners decided Monday to keep the director of juvenile court services for another term. Amy Jones was appointed to serve another two-year term during Monday's meeting of the…

Superintendent comments on firing of Liberty principal

[gtxvideo vid="GphQ3uZt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GphQ3uZt.jpg" vtitle="Murray Explanaiton”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System provided some clarification Monday over the firing of Dr. June Murry as principal of Liberty Technology Magnet High School. In a specially called school…

Superintendent comments on firing of Liberty principal

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System provided some clarification Monday over the firing of Dr. June Murry as principal of Liberty Technology Magnet High School. In a specially called school board meeting Monday afternoon, Dr. Verna Ruffin…

Deaton elected as Madison Co. Commission chair

[gtxvideo vid="vDehT35h" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vDehT35h.jpg" vtitle="Deaton Elected Chair Person”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gary Deaton was unanimously elected to serve as chairperson over the Madison County Commission at their Monday meeting. Deaton's appointment comes after serving as chairperson since June…

Deaton elected as Madison Co. Commission chair

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gary Deaton was unanimously elected to serve as chairperson over the Madison County Commission at their Monday meeting. Deaton's appointment comes after serving as chairperson since June after the former chair, Mark Johnstone, resigned from the…

Officials say squirrel to blame for Henry Co. power outage

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nearly 4,000 people woke up in Buchanan Monday morning without power. The likely reason? A squirrel. Officials at the Paris Landing Substation say a squirrel got caught between a few hot wires at the facility, accidentally…

Officials say squirrel to blame for Henry Co. power outage

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nearly 4,000 people woke up in Buchanan Monday morning without power. The likely reason? A squirrel. Officials at the Paris Landing Substation say a squirrel got caught between a few hot wires at the facility, accidentally…

Sheriff says inspections scheduled to address jail overcrowding

[gtxvideo vid="J58bOiIG" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/J58bOiIG.jpg" vtitle="CJC Discussed”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sheriff John Mehr said Monday the county is moving toward addressing overcrowding at the current criminal justice center. The sheriff says more independent consultants are scheduled to inspect the…

Sheriff says inspections scheduled to address jail overcrowding

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sheriff John Mehr said Monday the county is moving toward addressing overcrowding at the current criminal justice center. The sheriff says more independent consultants are scheduled to inspect the CJC from Oct. 20-22. In Monday's county…

Local expert says ragweed is major culprit for fall allergies

[gtxvideo vid="rww9CO6S" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rww9CO6S.jpg" vtitle="Seasonal Allergies Explained”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The slightly cooler and dry weather setting up the beginning of the fall season is also bringing problems for some West Tennessee residents. The pollen and dust of the…

Madison Co. Commissioner Jerry Bastin resigns

[gtxvideo vid="JyLnAxsU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JyLnAxsU.jpg" vtitle="Bastin Resigned”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- During Monday's county commission meeting, Commissioner Jerry Bastin tendered his resignation. In his resignation letter, Bastin stated he and his wife were moving out of the district to spend…

Madison Co. Commissioner Jerry Bastin resigns

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- During Monday's county commission meeting, Commissioner Jerry Bastin tendered his resignation. In his resignation letter, Bastin stated he and his wife were moving out of the district to spend more time with family. Bastin had been…

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