List of candidates in upcoming Madison Co. race
To see a list of candidates in the March 1 Madison County election, visit the election commission's website.
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Gibson Co. & McNairy Co. sheriffs' letters about carrying firearms
Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas and McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck both have published letters encouraging citizens of their respective counties to take advantage of their constitutional right to carry firearms. Below are the letters. Click on each letter to…
TBI release on former Gibson Co. sheriff Chuck Arnold indictments
The following is a news release published Monday evening by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation: FORMER GIBSON COUNTY SHERIFF AMONG 12 INDICTED ON VARIOUS CHARGES INCLUDING THEFT, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee…
Madison Co. Imagination Library celebrates 10 years
JACKSON, Tenn -- It was a call for all aboard Saturday as the Madison County Imagination Library celebrated giving away a decade worth of books with reading, cookies and a…
Approved "Vision 2020" plans
Elementary/Middle Schools, Alternative 5B Elementary Schools (K-5) Alexander Andrew Jackson Arlington Denmark East Lincoln South Thelma Barker K-8 Lane (K-3)/JCT (4-8) Pope (to be phased in over 3 years- K-6 in 2016-17, K-7 in 2017-18, K-8 in 2018-19) Rose Hill Tigrett- Montessori…
TNStars scholarship drawing
Most students making the transition to graduate this coming spring have another resource — a $1,000 gift, part of $10,000 available in a new statewide drawing. Tennessee residents 21 and older can enter to win, on behalf of one of…
Vision 2020 proposed school zone maps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board is expected to make a final vote on Vision 2020 on Thursday. The following links show revised school zone maps proposed by Vision 2020. Proposed elementary school map Proposed high school…
Shelter sells unique wine bottles with rescued pups on label
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.,--A unique wine pairing is combining drinks with a philanthropy for dogs. Hardeman adoptable animals has partnered with benefitwines.com for its latest fundraiser. The wine company is offering six blends from merlot to malbac. A sampler and collector's…
Upcoming JMCSS School Board & committee meetings
These meetings are set to take place at the central office. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, November 30, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, November 30, 2015 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday,…
Black Friday shopping hours
Bed Bath & Beyond: Closed Thanksgiving Day; Friday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Belk: 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day through 10 p.m. Friday; Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Best Buy: Thanksgiving Day 5 p.m.…
Be a part of Giving Tuesday
To be a part of Giving Tuesday, click this link: http://www.rifajackson.org/givingtuesday/
Donate to Beyond Bars Animal Rescue
Beyond Bars Animal Rescue is in need of 55-gallon barrels to make dog houses. These are supplied to people across West Tennessee who can't afford to keep their animals sheltered. Go to beyondbarsanimalrescue.org, or send them an e-mail, beyondbarsanimalrescue@gmail.com
Haywood High School alleged sexual assault statement
Below is the full statement provided by Associate Superintendent Art Garrett of Haywood County Schools regarding an alleged sexual assault at Haywood High School.
Blue Suede Dinner & Auction ticket info
The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at the 22nd annual Blue Suede Dinner & Auction benefit for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center, according to a release. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, beginning at 5:30 at the Carl…
TDOT Smartway interactive map
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures on interstates and state highways across the state to better accommodate heavy traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The see a TDOT Smartway interactive map showing locations of construction and…
Exile International
Exile International is a nonprofit organization with the goal of restoring rescued child soldiers and children orphaned by war in Central and East Africa to become leaders for peace through art therapy and holistic, rehabilitative care, according to their website.…
WalletHub's Best & Worst Items to Buy on Black Friday
The website wallethub.com has compared discounts in an effort to determine the best and worst items to buy during your Black Friday shopping. You can see their findings, which include pricing and discounts, at their website.
'Good Morning America' celebrates 40 years with 40-hour broadcast/live stream
ABC News' "Good Morning America" is celebrating the show's 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the show presents "40 for 40," a 40-hour continuous broadcast/live stream. The event begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday and will conclude at 6 a.m. Thursday, culminating…
Find out if you have any unclaimed money waiting
The Tennessee Department of Treasury says to see if you have any unclaimed money, go to their website, www.claimittn.gov. The following is a message from the Department of Treasury's office: You can visit www.ClaimItTN.gov to search for your name, and…
Good Morning West Tennessee: Seven on 7
Here is this week's edition of Seven on 7 for the weekend of November 13-15, 2015. Friday, November 13 Family & Friends Celebrating "God and Country" concert Dresden Senior Center…
