The Jackson Police Department held a promotion ceremony Monday, Jan. 5 for four officers who are starting the new year with a higher rank and a new set of responsibilities.  The ceremony …

There were two major discussions that happened at the monthly meeting of the Jackson City Council on Tuesday. The first one was about an amendment to the official zoning ordinance related to …

Jackson-Madison County Schools' winter convocation was the educational equivalent of a halftime talk from a coach at halftime while also serving as a celebration of a team having success through the …

Petitions for the upcoming local elections in Madison County could begin to be pulled on Dec, 22, the Monday before Christmas. While there hasn’t been a full calendar week of days the County …

To Meghan Poore, it seems like only two weeks ago that she was crowned Miss Tennessee Volunteer on the stage of the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. In reality, nearly six months have passed, …

Jackson Police investigations Roosevelt Parkway shooting At approximately 2.30 p.m. on Dec. 26, Jackson Police officers responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Roosevelt Parkway. Upon …

Jackson and Madison County have had a few wins in recent years when it comes to economic development. Georgia-Pacific/Dixie has been manufacturing paper plates and cups in Jackson for about a …

Here’s a look at 12 of the most memorable stories from 2025 in Jackson and Madison County. While some of the stories happened over the course of weeks or even months, they’re largely listed …

Dr. Marlon King is halfway through his sixth year as the superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools. He took the reins of the district on July 1, 2020, when the world was in the beginning …

Dreamers and Makers, a local nonprofit art club, recently held their first student showcase in the gallery space at Havner’s Frame Shop. The showcase, titled Dare to Create , featured multimedia …

There’s no place like home for the holidays and Shonda Cheairs knows that to be true.  She spent her first  Christmas as a homeowner in her new home built by Habitat for Humanity. …

Jackson Fire Department urges safe fireworks practices As New Year’s celebrations approach, the Jackson Fire Department (JFD) is reminding residents to prioritize safety when purchasing, …

Susannah Lewis is a nationally-acclaimed author who's had a handful of books on the best-seller list over the last few years. A native of Haywood County and a resident in Gibson County, Lewis …

Last week’s edition of The Post ran a story about the appointment of Tina Mercer to the Madison County Commission during its meeting last week. Here’s a rundown of what happened in the rest …

The Jackson Regional Airport started a contest on Nov. 15, and the time for registration ended on Dec. 19. The point of the contest was to try to ensure the airport would have 10,000 passengers …

Trey Smith hasn’t forgotten where he’s from, and he proved last week his desire to help people back home in Jackson even if he’s unable to be present in Jackson at times. Smith, who played …

Yvette Nesbitt is a one-person department at Jackson-Madison County Schools. Housed in the basement of Parkview Prep Academy in East Jackson, Nesbitt is the liaison between the school system and …

The event was at least three years in the making, but the wait was worth it for everyone involved. For those who were at the center of the work including leadership at Ronald McDonald House of …

One thing the City of Jackson is trying to do for its citizens is easing the process of becoming a homeowner and making housing more accessible. The City in partnership with AARP Tennessee and …

U.S. Marshals arrest West Tennessee attempted murder suspect in California  The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested West Tennessee fugitive, Dureico McKinnie, in California.  …