Leadership Jackson team helps give local school lobby a makeover
One local elementary school's lobby gets a facelift courtesy of Leadership Jackson.
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Decatur County man sentenced to 8 years for fatal boating incident on Tennessee River
A resident of Decatur County has pled guilty to one count of vehicular homicide by intoxication stemming from a boating incident on the Tennessee River that resulted in one death.
Firehouse Subs Foundation offering $5,000 scholarships for future first responders
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, awarding $5,000 to 15 students pursuing careers as first responders.
Amish mother found not guilty by reason of insanity for killing 4-year-old son to ‘Give him to God’
The Amish mother who drowned her 4-year-old son last summer was found not guilty by reason of insanity Tuesday morning.
Electrical fire destroys Madison County home; family of four escapes
An electrical fire broke out early Tuesday morning resulting in a devastating loss.
Starbucks selects Tennessee for Southeast corporate office
Officials announced Tuesday that Starbucks is expanding its North American presence with plans to locate a corporate operations office in Davidson County later this year.
Gov. Lee proclaims 'David Crockett Week' in Tennessee
In recognition of the Volunteer State’s contributions to our nation as “The Original Frontier” throughout the America 250 celebration, Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation designating March 2 – 6 as David Crockett Week in Tennessee.
Tennessee bill would require public schools to teach the Bible
A proposed state bill introduced earlier this year would require public schools across Tennessee to teach the Bible in a literary or historical context.
Jackson City Council: Great Wolf Lodge update, Chick-fil-A road improvements, street renaming
The Jackson City Council met Tuesday for its regular monthly meeting, addressing road improvements near a new Chick-fil-A, an amended contract tied to the Great Wolf Lodge project, a street renaming and salary votes.
5 charged in Henry County drug bust
Five individuals were charged following a drug bust in McKenzie on February 26.
Jackson-Madison County Library to reclassify dozens of books after board meeting
The Jackson-Madison County Library Board met Feb. 25 to address several book reconsideration forms the library received, with library director Dinah Harris presenting findings and asking the board to consider a new parental permission policy.
March 20 deadline approaching for Tennessee Wildlife 2026-27 Calendar Photo Contest
The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching.
Chick-fil-A makes changes to its fries again
Chick-fil-A has made a change to its fries, again.
Large police presence seen at Hollywood 16 Cinema in Jackson
Jackson police, and other first responders, are currently on scene at the Hollywood 16 Cinema located at 575 Vann Dr. Certain areas have been blocked off.
