State Senator Ed Jackson announced last week his campaign for re-election.  A Tennessee National  Guard veteran, he’s spent his life here raising his family and building several …

For the fourth consecutive year, the leadership team at Jackson-Madison County Schools including much of the Central Office staff and principals at each of the schools gathered at Regional Interfaith …

Editor’s note: November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and the Foster Friendly Coalition of West Tennessee is presenting a local adoption story each week from different areas of the …

Local attorney Jen Free has officially announced her candidacy for Madison  County General Sessions Court Judge in the upcoming Republican Primary Election on May  5, 2026. Stan Harris will …

A new and eye-catching art installation is lighting up Anderson Park next to the West Tennessee Farmer’s Market.  The sculptures are created by the same method, although each has its …

The City of Jackson is set to begin its season of city leaf pick-up procedures throughout the city limits, and Johnny Weddle, the director of the street department, said his crews are ready to go. …

Both the Republican and Democratic caucuses of the Madison County Commission met this week before the monthly County Commission meeting on Nov. 17. While the agenda for next week's meeting will …

Sheriff’s Office responds to welfare check  On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at approximately 8 a.m., the Madison  County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call requesting a …

Several civic groups attended flag waving events during midday on Veterans Day. Flags and banners were hung on I-40 overpasses near Jackson. Volunteers waved smaller flags to greet …

Small business owner and community leader Andrea Bond Johnson recently announced her campaign for the Tennessee House of Representatives at the October meeting of the Madison County Democratic Party, …

The federal government is possibly nearing the end of its longest shutdown in history if legislators on different sides of the political aisle can agree on a budget. But until that happens, and …

“Patriotism is not a slogan. It’s a way of life.”  That was a statement made by Major General (Ret) Tommy Baker, who believes that’s what makes rural America …

Trips to military funerals will be a little less bumpy for a group of veterans who travel thousands of miles a year to honor fallen soldiers, talk to school kids about the United States flag or visit …

Marines around the world celebrated the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Nov. 10, forever adhering to the Mission Statement: The mission to preserve traditions of the United States …

The northern end of The Jackson Clinic Baptist Campus’ property was lit up Friday evening with a lot of activity going on. Tents were up. Grills were lit. Bounce houses and rock walls were …

The City of Jackson is bringing back a Christmas tradition on Dec. 6 with a new name. Good Tidings Market will be held at the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market in Downtown Jackson from noon …

Editor’s note: November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and the Foster Friendly Coalition of West Tennessee is presenting a local adoption story each week from different areas of the …

About 25 or 30 bus drivers from Jackson-Madison County Schools were in attendance at the JMCSS Board meeting on Nov. 6. Many of them were present for a meeting with Superintendent Dr. Marlon King on …

More housing is available in Jackson for homeless women and their children.  Phase 2 of the Genesis Homes project of The Care Center of Jackson includes a full kitchen, laundry room, dining …