Good Morning West Tennessee: Seven on 7
Here are a few events going on around West Tennessee for the weekend of January 8-10, 2016. Friday, January 8 An Evening with Mike Matheny Carl Perkins Civic Center, Jackson 7:00-10:00…
Seen On 7
Tenn. politicians respond to President Obama's gun control address
The following is Congressman Marsh Blackburn's statement: Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement in response to the executive actions announced by…
Rep. Andy Holt's gun control letter to President Obama
Rep. Andy Holt represents Obion and Weakley counties and part of Carroll County. Read Holt's full letter to President Obama, entitled "Take Your Gun Control And Shove It," here.
Crime Victim Survey for Tennessee
If you have been a victim of crime JPD is asking for your help. The data from the following survey request from the State of Tennessee will not only assist…
Farmers market workshop coming to Trenton
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) - Farmers interesting in selling products at farmers markets will have a chance to learn more about marketing at workshops in Tennessee this winter, including a stop in…
Info on TN State Parks hikes in 2016
Fore more information on any of the TN State Parks hikes for 2016, visit: http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/pinson-mounds https://www.facebook.com/Pinson-Mounds-State-Archaeological-Park-176998439023108/
Company recalls folding bikes due to fall hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled folding bicycles due to a fall hazard. The recall involves three models of Origin8 bikes — the F-1, F-3 and F-7. The maker has received 13 reports of welds…
Macy's recalls Martha Stewart frying pans
Macy's has recalled frying pans included in a Martha Stewart stainless steel cookware set due to a risk of injury. The specific product is the Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…
RIFA Soup Kitchen Information
The RIFA Soup Kitchen provides hot, nutritious meals 365 days a year, including all holidays. There is no charge for the meals, and no one is turned away. There are many who get their only hot meal of the day…
JMCSS gets started on Vision 2020 plans (Full news release)
Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System say they are taking the first steps toward implementing the school board’s recent Vision 2020 decisions. To see the full news release from the school system including information on where to stay updated,…
Track Santa online with NORAD website
Where in the world is Santa? The U.S. military knows exactly when the big guy is coming to town. North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, tracks Santa and his reindeer from outer space. You can track his sleigh…
Some restaurants remain open on Christmas Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Christmas right around the corner, some businesses are set to hold their normal hours throughout the holiday. Denny's and Waffle House are open 24 hours as usual, and Dunkin' Donuts, IHOP and Panda Express…
Hooked On Science: Han Solo’s Sound Blaster
Sound is vibrations moving through matter. As you gently swing the metal slinky back and forth, allowing the metal slinky to hit the floor, it vibrates. Those vibrations move through the metal slinky to the cup. The cup amplifies the…
Skip Hop Crib Mobile recall info
To find out more on the Skip Hop Crib Mobil recall, visit: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Skip-Hop-Recalls-Crib-Mobiles
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.
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…
