The Music of Jackson! Thursday, September 27 Jackson Area Plectral Society, Old Country Store, 6pm Will Burton, Redbones, 6pm Shane & Shane/ RIFA CANstruction, Civic Center, 7pm Tyler Goodson, The Downtown Tavern, 7pm The Skeleton Krew, UrbanHouse the venue (Henderson), 7pm Open Jam, Elks Lodge 192, 7pm Karaoke, West Alley BBQ, 7pm Open Mic w/ Dave Thomas, The Tap, 9pm Seth Walker, Slide & Ride 2, 9pm Friday, September 28 LIVE MUSIC, Chester Co. BBQ Fest,11:30am–5pm Tyler Goodson, The Blacksmith, 6pm Southern Fire Band, International Rockabilly Hall-of-Fame, 7pm Bryan Moffitt, Mulligans, 7pm Full Moon, Airways VFW, 7pm Eve To Adam, Seeking Seven, Shot Down South, Caging Elliott & One Day Wes

Madison County Sheriff John Mehr confirms his Deputies made three arrests at 4:48 this morning. While serving an outstanding warrant for evading arrest for Ricky Alexander, age 43,who was apprehended inside the residence at 104 Old Denmark Road. Deputies observed in plain view, components consistent with items used in a Meth Lab. They found .7 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana and Xanax pills. The Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit was called to the scene, suited up, and proceeded the process of breaking down all the compounds and removing them. Arrested on drug charges were a male, Marty Alan Deberry, age 39 and a female Shanda Kei Pepper, age 29. Deberry is no strang

Two Madison County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were honored September 12th, each receiving the prestigious “Three Stars of Tennessee” at the First Responder Recognition ceremony at the Governor’s Tennessee residence in Nashville. Sgt. Tom Knolton for his quick response to a 911 call in reference to an attempted suicide of a 27 year old male on a bridge over I-40 in April, saving his life. Deputy Hunter Marbrey for his rapid response to a local Trailer park lot where he found a male hanging in a closet and unresponsive. He cut him down, performed CPR and revived him until EMS arrived. Sheriff John Mehr attended the ceremony and praised both men for utilizing their CIT (Crisis Intervention T

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin has begun a national search for an executive director of research, outreach and economic development to lead a newly created office of the same name. “This position is a direct result of our new strategic plan,” said Chancellor Keith Carver. “We are committed to strengthening our existing public and private partnerships, expanding our research portfolio and becoming an integral part of the economic development initiatives across the region.” The executive director of research, outreach and economic development will report directly to UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver and work closely with the UT System’s Office of Government Relations and

For the second consecutive year, the Madison County Fire Department has received the “Excellence In Community Risk Reduction” award from the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office. The award was presented to Fire Chief Eric Turner and Fire Marshal Don Friddle during the 2018 Fire Loss Symposium held in Murfreesboro Tennessee. The “Excellence in Community Risk Reduction” award recognizes a department that has exemplified outstanding dedication to community risk reduction including exceptional commitment to the application of fire prevention practices, adoption and implementation of codes, integration of risk assessment/mitigation, and innovative approach to reducing fire related injuries and

LOOKING FOR LIVE MUSIC? Over 65 LIVE Events Jackson Area Music Society Partners With Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau Jackson, TN – Looking for live music this weekend? Jackson and West Tennessee are home to numerous live music venues and special events over the September 13th weekend. Thanks to our friend Matt Barnacastle and the Jackson Area Music Society for sharing the weekend's live music events! Friday September 14th Tyler Goodson, The Blacksmith, 6:00pm Chace Skelton, West TN State Fair (Outside Stage), 6:00pm Dirt Pilgrims, Crown Winery, 6:00pm Rita Perry, West TN State Fair (Inside Stage), 6:30pm A.M. Whiskey, Mulligans, 7:00pm Southern Fire Band, International Rockabilly Hall-o

Block Party: Toyota Celebrates 15 Years in Tennessee at the AMP JACKSON, TN (August 7, 2018) – Fifteen years ago, Toyota broke ground on a state-of-the art manufacturing plant that now makes more than 1.5 million engine blocks a year. Today, in fact, every Toyota assembled in North America, from the Camry in your driveway to the Tundra down the street, starts with an engine block produced in Jackson, Tennessee. The engine block is the heart of the engine, providing a strong and stable base for every function of the engine. To make the aluminum blocks in Jackson, Toyota has invested $315 million, including a $14.5 million investment in 2017 to accommodate production of 2.5-liter engine blocks

NASHVILLE – The fugitive who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list on Friday is now in custody. Johnathon Shaquille Genes of Hardeman County was apprehended at a residence in Jackson on Sunday, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Task Force and a K-9 unit with the Jackson Police Department. He was taken into custody without incident. Johnathon Genes was wanted by the Hardeman County Sheriff’s Department for Attempted First Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Employing a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.

Thursday, September 6 Cornfest Idol Preliminary, Libation Station (Discovery Park), 5:30pm Jackson Area Plectral Society, Old Country Store, 6pm Best of Deer Lake, Redbones, 6pm Herz, Dairy Queen (Lexington), 6pm Tyler Goodson, The Downtown Tavern, 7pm Open Jam, Elks Lodge 192, 7pm Karaoke, West Alley BBQ, 7pm Open Mic w/ The Skeleton Krew, Cody’s, 8pm Open Mic w/ Dave Thomas, The Tap, 9pm Backroad Therapy, Slide & Ride 2, 9pm Friday, September 7 Bryan Moffitt, City Farmhouse Pop Up Fair/White Oak Farms, 9am Tyler Goodson, The Blacksmith, 6pm Leather & Lace, Music Under The Bud Light Tent/the AMP, 6:45pm Rev. Jessie & The Holy Smokes, Mulligans, 7pm Southern Fire Band, International Rockabil

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, everyone is invited to Shiloh National Military Park and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center for a day of remembrance. Visitors will join park rangers in placing American flags on the front lawns of the Corinth and Shiloh Visitor Centers, honoring those killed in the terror attacks of 9-11. Almost 3,000 people were killed on September 11, 2001, a tragic day, which remains the single largest terrorist attack on American soil. In addition to those United States citizens and military personnel lost, more than 90 other countries had citizens perish in the attacks. "On this, the 17th anniversary of the terror attacks, it is appropriate that we take time to re