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Former Camden School Employee Accused of Misusing $31,000 in Book Fair Funds
A former Camden Elementary School employee is accused of using more than $31,000 in Scholastic Book Fair proceeds for personal purchases. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says the former media specialist used Scholastic credits meant for the school, to buy items including home décor, electronics and furniture. Channel 7...
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Union University Projected to Open Nation’s First Religious Charter School Beginning August 2027
On April 28, 2026, the Jackson-Madison County School Board unanimously approved Union University’s application to open the nation’s first religious charter school, Union Academy, in Jackson, Tenn. Union Academy would set national precedent if successful. While other organizations have attempted to form religious charter schools, they have yet...
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UT Martin Reaches Second-Highest Enrollment
MARTIN, Tenn. – Final fall enrollment has reached 8,253 students at the University of Tennessee at Martin, the highest since 2010 and second-highest fall enrollment total in the university’s history. The total represents a 1.9% increase over the 8,101 students who enrolled in fall 2025. Increases in new graduate and dual enrollment students are among the enrollment highlights.
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Post-Grad Opportunities Plentiful For UC Students
Post-graduation opportunities are plentiful for Union City High School students. The school’s annual College and Career Fair recently showcased a wide variety of those prospects. Nearly 50 vendors – including numerous colleges, businesses, various branches of the military, and first responder’s units – showed up ready to answer questions...
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Bethel University launches School of Business with 12 degree programs
MCKENZIE, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Bethel University is launching a School of Business, bringing together every business degree program the university offers under one academic unit. The new school opens with 12 degree programs, ranging from two-year associate degrees through the Master of Business Administration. Programs included. Seven bachelor’s degree programs...
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Union City School System Closer to Construction of Safe Room
The Union City School System took another step toward the construction of a safe room on Monday. The safe room was part of a $15 million dollar project approved by the Union City Council early last year. The project included the rebuilding and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance of the...
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Westview Faces McNairy Central in Homecoming Matchup This Friday
The Westview Chargers remain undefeated as the team heads into week five of high school football, facing the McNairy Central Bobcats this Friday night. On Saturday’s Coaches Corner, Westview coach Matt McConnell told us what he knows about the Bobcats…. The Chargers got their first region win Friday night...
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Meet Owen Hewitt. The Jackson Sun's newest high school sports writer
Hello, Jackson! My name is Owen Hewitt, and I have started my role as The Jackson Sun’s full-time high school sports reporter. I am so excited to provide coverage of high school sports to readers in my home state. My goal as the high school sports writer is to provide the region with informative, timely fact-based journalism alongside in-depth stories that help our readers connect with teams, athletes and schools across West Tennessee. My reporting will go past scores and recruiting rankings to help uncover the stories in this area that are waiting to be told. My coverage of the area will also be multi-faceted. In addition to written articles, I will be providing live updates and video clips of high school events across the region on the X platform (formerly Twitter) from my account, @oyounothing. I am originally from Germantown, about an hour down Interstate 40, but I am excited to get to know Jackson and its surrounding areas. I want to soak up as much of Jackson’s history and culture as I can, and I cannot wait to get to know the folks who know Jackson best. If you have a question, comment, or story idea, send me
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Former Camden Elementary School employee misuses over $31,000 in book fair proceeds
CAMDEN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A state investigation found that a former media specialist at Camden Elementary School misappropriated more than $31,000 in proceeds from the school’s Scholastic Book Fairs, according to the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. Camden Elementary’s Parent Teacher Organization holds two Scholastic Book Fairs annually. Rather than...
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UT Martin Launches New Program to Support Students’ Physical and Mental Health
UT Martin is teaming up with Carey Counseling to give students more help with their physical and mental health. The new Campus Wellness Initiative connects students with services like doctors, counseling, help managing medications, and support with everyday challenges. The program is for UT Martin students ages 16 to 28...
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Parks Department, Schools Provide New Scoreboards At McNeill Park
Paris, Tenn.–The local school districts and the City of Paris Parks and Recreation Department worked together to provide new scoreboards at McNeill Park. The Paris Special School District and the Parks Department split the cost 50/50 for two new scoreboards on the fields used by PSSD. Henry County Schools did the same for one new scoreboard on the field they use.
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Panthers lose heartbreaker to Adamsville, 31-28
The Panthers traveled to Adamsville Friday night for their first region contest of the season. It was a back and forth game all the way through with both offenses showing out, but an RHS fumble on the Cardinal 15-yard line ended a Panther drive as they were heading to the end zone late in the game for the go ahead score. Adamsville ran out the rest of the clock and won, 31-18.
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Educator of the Week: Chandra Bond
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Chandra Bond, who teaches first grade at Lincoln Elementary School in Jackson, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, an award sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Bond has taught at Lincoln Elementary for five years. A surprise honor. ”I feel excited knowing...
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UC Students Get Payoff For Excellent TCAP Scores
Union City, Tenn.–A number of Union City Middle School students turned TCAP testing into a money-making venture. Rewarded financially for their performances on 2025-26 TCAP tests, nearly 375 students enrolled at UCMS last year collectively received nearly $12,000 in cash prizes recently in a unique incentive-based program. UCMS Principal...
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Dresden High School Senior Enlists in Army National Guard
Dresden High School senior and Lions football player Ignacio Becerra is taking an important step toward his future. Becerra has enlisted in the Army National Guard. Before Dresden’s September 4th game against West Carroll, Army National Guard recruiters joined Becerra on the field for a mock swearing-in ceremony, giving the community a chance to recognize his commitment to serve.
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UT Martin Announces Future Skyhawks Roadshow
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin announced the schedule for its Future Skyhawks Roadshow, set to begin Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Roadshow will make stops at cities across the state of Tennessee through October and November, culminating with an event in Martin on Nov. 16. The...