After more than five weeks alluding rescuers, a stray dog that captured the attention of thousands has finally been caught and taken to safety. Rescuers said she was first spotted last year, and …

The City of Jackson and LRK Architects formally introduced the idea for a 6,500-person convention center and revitalized Old Hickory Blvd. to the community Tuesday night.  However, at this time, …

Services for Civil Rights activist Shirlene Mercer were held Wednesday, August 9, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Mercer, the last surviving member of Lane College’s Freshman Four, died at the …

The football teams at Trinity Christian and South Side had 20 minutes of an unstopped clock to work with in their jamboree at South Side on Friday. That 20 minutes was enough time for the coaches of …

North Side’s jamboree against Haywood was moved to the Reservation, which meant there were three jamborees on the northern end of Madison County on Friday. University School of Jackson came away …

Here’s a look at things going on in and around Jackson in the next couple weeks. AUG. 11 Food Truck Fridays Downtown Jackson and the West TN Farmers Market (91 New Market Street in Downtown …

It’s not actual football games that count, but it’s close. A week before all high school football teams in Madison County are set to start their seasons, five of the seven teams in the county are …

It was six years ago when Greg and Jaclyn Scott and the rest of their family dealt with the tragedy of losing their 2-year-old son, Kane. They’d adopted Kane when he was a newborn, and on a Friday …

Classes resumed for schools in Jackson-Madison County Schools this week. That’s between 12,000 and 13,000 students (counting pre-K students) back in class after a few weeks off, hopefully ready to …

The Jackson-Madison County School Board had a work session on Monday ahead of Thursday’s board meeting. Most of the conversation of the two-hour meeting was about facility construction/renovation …

In her fourth year leading the South Side Lady Hawk volleyball team, Kimberly McNeal feels good about her team. “On one hand, I’ve got the largest number of freshmen we’ve ever had on a varsity …

Monday was one of Marlon King’s favorite days of the year. Classes resumed for the Jackson-Madison County Schools System, which he directs as the Superintendent. And while the work of educating the …

The Jackson community is mourning the loss of Shirlene Mercer, the last surviving member of Lane's “Freshman Four.” Mercer died August 2, 2023, at the age of 80.  Shirlene Mercer was a freshman …

Public meetings Here’s a look at upcoming public meetings held by the Madison County Commission. Unless otherwise noted, all county commission committee meetings happen at the County Finance …

Jackson-Madison County Schools athletics has a new person helping facilitate sports within the school district. Nicholas Harris has begun work as the district athletic coordinator, working under …

While football and other fall sports gets the bulk of the attention in local media as we’re heading toward the start of the new school year in athletics, it’s worth noting the accomplishment of …

The Madison County Commission’s budget committee met last week to review the budgeting process and tweak it however they felt it might be needed. Along with the committee members, other …

Brooklyn Cole is starting her senior year at Liberty Tech High School. She’s also officially starting her own business. After earning her hair braider’s license as part of the cosmetology program …

Here’s a look at things going on in and around Jackson in the next couple weeks. AUG. 4 Hub City Flea Market Monthly flea markets in Jackson are back at the Jackson Fairgrounds (800 South Highland …

As the lights were turned off one-by-one Saturday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and stage workers began deconstructing the Miss Tennessee Volunteer set, there was still a different energy in …