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Power outages reported in northwestern Tennessee
TRENTON, Tenn. — Two power outages have affected service in 3,603 homes and businesses, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation reported Thursday evening. The largest outage is in Trenton and affects 3,346 customers. Two-hundred fifty nine customers are affected north of Union City. The electric company apologized for the inconvenience and...
Indicted Gibson Co. Sheriff directed $1.4M to company he owned through inmate labor scheme
The now-indicted Gibson County Sheriff directed nearly $1.4 million to a firm in which he had a stake as part of an inmate labor scheme, an investigation released earlier this week by the Tennessee Comptroller detailed. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas and four West Tennessee businessmen allegedly created three companies under an entity called Alliance […] The post Indicted Gibson Co. Sheriff directed $1.4M to company he owned through inmate labor scheme appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
New TCAT campus location unveiled during ceremony
STANTON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Board of Regents held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology Stanton campus. Heath McMillion, the president of TCAT Jackson was excited about the new technical college campus. “It’s amazing to hear the history that’s gone into this project. So...
Artwork celebrating Jackson’s rich history goes for sale at city hall
JACKSON, Tenn. — The year-long Jackson-Madison County bicentennial may have come and gone, but the celebration continues. This afternoon, the public was invited to stop by city hall to purchase prints of local artist Lendon Hamilton Noe’s “In this moment: an interpretation of 200 years of Jackson-Madison County history.”
Jackson seeks input on North Parkway sidewalk expansion plan
Jackson city leaders want to hear from you about a plan to bring more sidewalks to The Hub City. There will be a public input meeting to discuss the addition of sidewalks along North Parkway from Wallace Road that will lead to the Jackson-Madison County Health Department. The city says...
Sportsplex breaking attendance records for weekend tournaments
It was two years ago Jason Compton sat in front of the Jackson City Council during the City’s budget hearings. Compton, who’s the director of the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, was asked a question by then-Councilman Paul Taylor: “What is the ideal size tournament for the Sportsplex that it’s profitable but not overcrowded?”
Tennessee’s G.I.F.T.S. program aims to help expecting mothers quit smoking
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department brings attention to a new program that will provide women and their families with resources and incentives to quit smoking. Tennessee’s G.I.F.T.S. program, also known as “Growing Inside, Free of Tobacco and Smoking” provides support, counseling and up to $300...
Jackson-Madison School Board holds monthly meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. — Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board met this afternoon for their regular monthly meeting. Some of the items on the agenda discussed included recognition of the cast of the production on “Annie Junior”, approval of a budget amendment for summer learning camp and approval of a policy in the use of artificial intelligence program.
Jackson Chamber welcomes Porchlight Realty with ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. — A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held today. The Jackson Chamber welcomed Porchlight Realty West Tennessee at 31a Wiley Parker Road. Porchlight Realty handles residential purchase and sales, commercial purchase and sales and leases. They also work with investors. Debra Kee, owner and principal broker...
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