Required coursework slated for 2025-26 school year By Sabrina Bates Staff Writer A proposal to add firearm-safety curriculum in public schools across the state by State Rep. Chris Todd (R-73) of …

By Brandon Shields Managing editor The Madison County Fire Department announced Thursday morning that the previously-canceled Firefighters Freedom Festival is back on. The department began putting …

Here’s a list of what all happened at the Madison County Commission on Monday, April 24. The item on the agenda that generated the most discussion was whether or not to approve a pay raise for the …

By Daniel Richardson Publisher More Madison Countians are heading to work according to data released last week by the Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development. According to the report, …

Supporters may cast ‘votes’ for Pinson Mounds throughout April By Sabrina Bates Staff Writer It’s that time of year when community members have the opportunity to earn bragging rights for their …

UT Gardens’ April Plant of the Month By Jason Reeves Horticulturist, University of Tennessee Gardens, Jackson With leaves nearly as big as kiddie swimming pools by late summer, Thailand Giant …

Research Could Improve Profitability for Producers By Tate Cronin UTIA Marketing and Communications   Soybeans and corn are Tennessee’s top two row crops by planted acreage, contributing over …

By Brandon Shields Managing Editor The leadership of the Madison County Republican Party had a chance to sit down and listen to Bill Hagerty last week as the U.S. Senator passed through town and met …

Jackson-Madison County Classical Academy was approved in October of 2023 by the Tennessee State Charter School Commission after a hearing on Sept. 18 of that year at the Jackson-Madison County …

Discussion and vote on measure has potential to pass without public notice By Sabrina Bates Staff Writer A legislative proposal allowing teachers to carry handguns in Tennessee schools was placed on …

When the Madison County Commission meets on Monday night, there are at least two items on the agenda that will probably generate a noticeable amount of discussion time as they’ve already generated …

Since Alex Reed’s arrest last week, the man who’s served as chief of staff for Jackson Mayor Scott Conger has been arraigned in two counties and has been released. Reed appeared in Chester County …

As the Tennessee State Legislature is set to make decisions this week regarding Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act, the state’s top executive is confident that the act will pass. …

Jimmy Harris has been involved in local politics for about three decades in Madison County. For 15 of those years, he served as County Mayor from 2007-2022. He sparked a lot of conversation in …

Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and City Attorneys Lewis Cobb and Teresa Luna met with five members of the City Council Friday morning at the request of Councilman J.P. Stovall. Stovall published on his …

Alex Reed appeared in Madison County Circuit Court Friday afternoon in Judge Kyle Atkins’ courtroom. Reed has served for nearly five years as the chief of staff for Jackson Mayor Scott Conger since …

A member of the leadership staff for the City of Jackson was booked today in the Madison County Criminal Justice Center on two charges after turning himself in. Roland Alexander “Alex” Reed, 40, …

By Brandon Shields Managing Editor While the Madison County Commission streamlined its budgeting process mainly in 2023 and the effects of that are beginning to show with more efficiency, the …

Meet Tate Cronin, Marketing and Communications Specialist By Sabrina Bates Staff Writer Tate Cronin, Marketing and Communications Specialist A first introduction to West Tennessee AgResearch and …

Staff reports Union University has named Ray Van Neste, dean of its School of Theology and Missions, as vice president for university ministries. Van Neste will continue to serve as dean in addition …