Monday’s meeting of the Madison County Commission was fairly routine as the board made a few decisions regarding the day-to-day operations of the County. There were a couple of unexpected …

Organizers of the ninth annual Scarlet Rope Crawfest knew the rain was coming but were hoping fresh Louisiana crawfish and Gulf shrimp would pull in the crowds anyway.  That’s what …

Part of the curriculum for music majors at the University of Memphis Lambuth is the Pop  Ensemble, which requires students to produce and perform a concert  near the end of each …

If you see a sign that says “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town,” you’re being sent a message from Sleep in Heavenly Peace.  The name of the organization reminds one of hearing …

It was in early March when Dexter Williams announced he was stepping down as the head boys’ basketball coach at Trinity Christian Academy and effectively ending his coaching career. Monday …

The annual United Way First Ladies Luncheon, which rolls around every April, was once again a day when ladies turn out in their colorful Spring finery, rivaled only by the dozens of dining tables …

Madison County General Sessions Judge Mark Patey has been officially suspended from the bench. An order from the Board of Judicial Conduct that was filed on Wednesday, April 15, suspended Patey …

After about two-and-a-half years, Matthew Martin is no longer the director of Madison County Parks and Recreation. Martin was given the opportunity to resign by Freddie Garrett, the chair of the …

The budget committee of the Madison County Commission is going through the process this week of its annual budget hearings. These hearings are four days of the committee convening and hearing …

Union University marked the beginning of its latest transition on Friday, April 10, with an outdoor worship service asking God for His provision and guidance. Union moved to its current location …

The year 2026 will be filled with observances to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Historic figures of our nation will be heralded in major cities and small towns alike. The music, bands, …

Is there a fine line between chaos and control? Jackson artist Mary Spellings poses that question in her art exhibit at The Ned during the month of April, but doesn't necessarily need an …

The Jackson-Madison County School Board’s monthly meeting on Thursday, April 9, had one unique action item in it, and it’s one that will alter the heritage and culture of an entire school - …

When the Jackson-Madison County School System’s transportation committee met on March 30, the first few minutes of their discussion was about the most frequent topic - bus routes and having enough …

For 23 years, Jason Reeves has grown and nurtured beautiful plants at the West Tennessee Ag Research and Education Center in Jackson while teaching hundreds of home gardeners the tricks of the …

When Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Bivins issued the order for Madison County General Sessions Court, it wasn't a historic move as it's not the first time, but it's not a frequent …

The Jackson City Council had its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 7, and with Marda Wallace being the only member not present for the meeting, most of the votes ended with 8-0 totals. But there …

Jody Pickens, the District Attorney General for the 26th Judicial District, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, called a press conference on Monday, April 6, at the Lowell Thomas State Office …