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The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 6/01/23 and 7 a.m. on 6/02/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Henderson County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

The Jackson-Madison County Library Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday, May 24 to move one book and keep another that was challenged by members of We the People of West Tennessee. Being You, by Megan Madison, and Looking for Alaska, by John Green were part of seven books officially challenged....

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 5/30/23 and 7 a.m. on 5/31/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A new game was played in West Tennessee in the hopes of helping children in need. The Madison County CASA organization hosted a Wedge Tournament at Leeper Lane Park on Thursday. The tournament was held to raise funds to help abused and neglected children in...

This conversation happens nearly every year in the early part of the summer. Spring Fling happened last week, and once again, Madison County had some athletes finish well and bring home a few gold medals. It really should be viewed as one of the more underrated sports traditions in the...

The Jackson-Madison County chapter of the NAACP held its 60th annual Freedom Fund banquet on Sunday, and the theme of the event was “Making Good Trouble Today for a Better Tomorrow.”. And that was the focus of many of the words spoken at the event. Gloria Johnson (Democrat-Knoxville), a...

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Budget Committee met with various department heads to discuss their budgets and negotiate as the deadline for the fiscal year closes in. “Our goal here is to try to meet as many of the needs as we possibly can without placing undue...

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — You may be surprised to learn that without our local constables, we wouldn’t be able to fly. Madison County Constable Marty Clements said local constables have stepped in to do law enforcement support for the TSA at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Clements said our constables...

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Public Library opened it’s MakerSpace lab to the public on Tuesday. The MakerSpace is outfitted with 3-D printers, tools and software for all of your creative needs. The lab also has craft supplies on hand for both kids and adults. To visit...

Slabs of stones and circles of steel compose the new "Living Stones sculpture" as Shirlene Mercer Park continues to pay homage to influential African-Americans in Jackson and Madison County through art. The "Trail of Truth" dedication hosted at the park on Wednesday afternoon comes as a collaboration between the city...

Honoring those who fought for our freedom, Ebenezer Cemetery held its fourth annual Memorial Day remembrance on Monday. The intimate gathering of approximately three dozen people began with a prayer before the singing of the Star Spangled Banner and reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Event leader and veteran, William...

JACKSON, Tenn. — Nominations are now open for the 2023 Leadership Jackson class. An adult leadership program through the Greater Jackson Chamber, Leadership Jackson aims to empower business professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Jackson-Madison County community, as well as its opportunities and challenges. During the immersive...

The State of Tennessee owns education, from the standards to the testing, from the curriculum to the teacher certification, from the funding they will contribute to the funding our county is forced to contribute (yes, the State decides both). The State of Tennessee has made some decisions that are not...

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 5/25/23 and 7 a.m. on 5/26/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

JACKSON, Tenn.—Singles and duos took to some newly revamped courts. Tennis Play Day was held today to showcase the new resurfacing of some tennis courts in Madison County. They’re located at Pugh Borne Park in Oakfield. Program Coordinator for the Madison County Parks and Recreation, Sharon Cole, says...