Nonprofit to host deer hunt for parents, youth in Madison County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is hosting a three-day hunting experience. The nonprofit says this will take place from Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. to Oct. 31 at 12…
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Tennessee seeks public input for 2021 science standard survey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is seeking your input on K-12 science standards. A news release says residents are invited to share their comments on the Tennessee Academic Standards for science. At the end of this initial survey,…
JMCSS says majority of students wearing masks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, the Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King released the results of a survey. King's letter says the data from the survey shows a majority of students wearing masks. The letter breaks the data down…
Community comes together after catastrophic flood damage
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Saturday, Aug. 21, the National Weather Service in Nashville issued a flash flood emergency for Humphreys, Hickman and Dickson counties. This flood warning lasted until almost midnight. This brought…
Pet of the Week: Matilda
This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Matilda. Matilda loves to chase birds in the yard. She also enjoys playing fetch and being with her parents.…
Officials seek public input on Hub City improvements
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders have a blueprint to better the quality of life for Jacksonians. City officials are looking to create new ways to improve the Hub City, and…
Community invited to groundbreaking for new solar farm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A solar startup company is planning groundbreaking ceremony in Jackson. Clearloop announced that a ceremony will be held for its new 1 megawatt solar farm on Sept. 2.…
UTM welcomes students back with annual 'Move-In Mania'
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is kicking off the new school year with the annual Move-In Mania. Thursday morning, student organizations and community groups gathered at…
Health officials express frustration as COVID-19 cases rise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I don't know when I've ever been as frustrated as a health care provider in my 37 years of nursing," said Kim Tedford, Regional Director for the Jackson-Madison County…
Poll of the Day: Keeping your child out of school
As the debate on masks in schools continues, some parents have expressed concerns about sending their children to classes amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. Now we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. [poll id="338"]…
The Sound of Jackson | Season 2 Ep. 7 | Emily Meaole
Lexington resident and healthcare worker Emily Meaole hides an impressive talent up her sleeve. She balances work and family life with a love of music and performing, which she says is like therapy for her. The Country singer-songwriter says…
Poll of the Day: Gov. Lee's School Mask Order
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 Monday, giving parents the ability to opt out of local mask mandates ordered by a school board or health board. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the…
Additional information on RIFA and the Snack Backpack program
RIFA's Snack Backpack program works to fill backpacks to feed local children in the community. The program aims to collect food items to feed kids on the weekends, when school is not in session. The program was started in 2005…
Non-profit hosts food drive to feed local kids
JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local organization is feeding children one backpack at a time. Today RIFA hosted their tenth annual Pack the Bus Food Drive at different Kroger and Walmart locations around the…
Pet of the Week: Hank
This week's Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Hank! Hank is a very sweet, loving boy. He is around 4-years-old and weighs 90 lbs. Hank is always willing to learn…
Poll of the Day: Is it healthy to not bathe every day?
POLL OF THE DAY: Several celebrities have recently came forward saying they don't bathe their entire bodies every day. But is that good for your body and skin? Experts say it depends on the circumstances. But we want to hear…
Madison Co. CASA hosting cornhole tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County CASA is bringing back their Cornhole'n for CASA cornhole tournament on Friday, Sept. 10 at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. The tournament is presented by Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc., and raises money for court appointed…
Department of Education releases data from spring TCAP testing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education has released TCAP district-level results from the spring 2020-2021 testing. According to a news release, the Spring TCAP assessment shows the COVID-19 pandemic led to the expected declines statewide, but those declines…
JMCSS superintendent shares statement on mask mandates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Superintendent Dr. Marlon King released a statement regarding mask mandates on Wednesday. In the statement, King says the county's issues are not unique: "Our current conditions are not unique to Madison as school leaders throughout…
Redemption Road Rescue takes in 16 new horses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue has new additions. The non-profit has taken in 16 new horses over the last two weeks, with 13 coming from the same property. "All of them had…
