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King makes statement against arming teachers
When Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Marlon King spoke to the Jackson Rotary Club on April 24, he was adamant in one statement that he made. He opposes arming teachers in the classroom. His statement was in response to the 68-28 vote the Tennessee General Assembly took the day before in...
Jackson celebrates its children near National Children’s Day
Dallas Weddle is a junior at South Side. He was also honored with the Outstanding Youth Award from the Mayor’s Youth Council during the City of Jackson’s Children’s Day celebration on Friday, April 26. “I was told a few days ago that I would be getting an...
Jackson-Madison County superintendent highlights district strengths, challenges at Rotary
Focusing on fiscal strengths, success and challenges of the Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Marlon King spoke to Jackson Rotarians last week. In his fourth year as superintendent, King urged last Wednesday attendees to understand that it is not his school system so much as it is the community's. Made...
JMCSS Superintendent: ‘Teachers will not be armed; Standing for Students and Staff’
FROM DR. MARLON KING, JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SUPERINTENDENT:. Teachers will not be armed; Standing for Students and Staff. As a member of our school community, I feel compelled to address a recent development concerning arming teachers. With the passage of the bill allowing teachers/staff to carry firearms in schools...
Hat tricks and home runs: Vote for Jackson area boys athlete of the week for April 22-27
The regular season is just about over in the Jackson area. Games are still going on early this week, partially because of the weather causing cancellations. The TSSAA playoffs begin this week with district tournaments. For now, though, it’s time to vote for the Jackson area boys athlete of the...
Few Storm West of Jackson Tonight, Next Chance Late Sunday Night
We are expecting a warm, humid, breezy and mostly dry weekend across West Tennessee. A few storms may cross the Mississippi River tonight between 11pm and 2am but they should weaken before they impact us. Saturday will be warm and dry. Next shot for storms coming Sunday night. Catch the latest forecast details on both storm chances and we will have your complete weekend forecast coming up here.
Pickleball players return for final day of tournament
JACKSON, Tenn.—Players hit the courts at a local park for the final day of a tournament. The last day of the Hub City Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament was held today at Conger Park in Jackson. Today’s competition consisted of the mixed doubles teams facing off. The three-day event...
A decade later, Exum’s vision of The AMP has come true
This year marks the 11th year of the existence of The AMP in Downtown Jackson and the 10th year for the facility to host the annual summer series The AMP at the Market. As Downtown Jackson has resurged over the last decade or so, the establishment of a municipal outdoor entertainment venue is one event that has brought people back downtown.
One event aims to make the Hub City a safer place
JACKSON, Tenn.—One event aims to help keep Hub City residents safe. The Back the Blue Event took place at Hub City Brewing from 6 – 11 pm this evening. The event featured delicious food, live music from Darryl Worley and band, and Jackson’s own LOLO emceed for the night.
Big RBI tallies, no-hitters headline Jackson area girls athlete of the week poll
The regular season is just about over in the Jackson area. Games are still going on early this week, partially because of the weather causing cancellations. The TSSAA playoffs begin this week with district tournaments. For now, though, it’s time to vote for the Jackson area athlete of the week!...
Spring Plant Sale set for May 3 and 4 at West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center
Attendees can shop over 500 varieties of hand-selected plants. University of Tennessee Gardens, Jackson, and Madison County Master Gardeners will host their annual Spring Plant Sale on May 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
OPINION: Responding to an unhappy reader about opinion content
I got an e-mail over the weekend from a concerned (probably more frustrated than concerned) reader, and she’s not the only one to ask me a question like this. So I thought I’d answer it in this forum in case there are more readers asking this question. But...
‘Home Show’ in downtown Jackson previews the latest trends
JACKSON, Tenn. — An event is held as a preview party for those looking to find their dream home. The event called “Bourbon and Bites” was held this evening in the Jackson Walk and McCowat street area near downtown Jackson. The VIP preview party was a kickoff...
“Beauty and the Beast” performances continue
JACKSON, Tenn.—Ballet Arts of Jackson are taking a tale as old as time to the stage. Performances of the Beauty and the Beast are being held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and began on Friday night. The shows continued tonight at 7 and there will also be a...
Collision involving tractor on North Parkway stalls traffic
JACKSON, Tenn. — A collision took place earlier this afternoon, April 24, on North Parkway in front of Jackson State Community College. Our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crew got to the scene around 4:30 p.m. At the scene we saw two vehicles and a tractor involved. Jackson Police Department,...
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church celebrates Palm Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn.—A local church honors Palm Sunday with a special service. This morning, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, located at 419 Old Humboldt Road in Jackson, welcomed guests to join them in honoring Palm Sunday. A liturgy was held at the church which included the congregation taking part in a...
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