JACKSON, Tenn. — Lane College officially launched students into the 2021-22 school year with the school’s 139th Fall Convocation. “It is a time when the college comes together to celebrate another year, to invoke God’s presence, and to challenge the entire campus as we move forward to conquer the challenges of this year,” said Dr. Daryll H. Coleman, Vice President…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It is now National Voter Registration Month, and the Secretary of State’s office helping with efforts to get people registered. Secretary of State Tre Hargett says his office working to encourage voter registration in three ways: Holding a voter registration drive during a tailgate before a home game at each university. Working with businesses to promote voter…
Here is a list of public blood drives being hosted by LIFELINE Blood Services during the month of September: Wednesday, Sept. 1 Savannah: Hardin Medical Center – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Union City: Second Baptist Church – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 Paris: First United Methodist Church – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The state Department of Health says the number of children contracting COVID-19 now make up 40% of all of Tennessee’s cases. Tennessee is confronting a steady rise in hospitalizations that mirror the drastic numbers from the state’s last peak during the winter. As of Wednesday, more than 3,300 Tennesseans were hospitalized with the virus — about…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Trinity Christian Academy and University School of Jackson are celebrating the 10th annual RIFA food drive. (Photo courtesy of USJ) This year, USJ says Jackson Christian, Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s are also joining in to collect cans and money for Hunger Action Month/ USJ says this year’s goal is 50,000 pounds, which comes to 50 pounds…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Transit Authority says it is suspending one of its routes. JTA says the Hollywood-Walmart route will be suspended on Thursday, Sept. 2 until further notice. JTA says this decision was made due to a shortage of bus drivers. Anyone needing information is asked to call JTA at (731) 423-0200. Categories: Local News, News
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Library says it is ditching overdue fines. According to a news release, the library says it is now implementing a new policy where if an item is not returned by the due date, it will auto-renew. There are exceptions, such as if the item is on hold for another person. The library adds that…
Wednesday Night Forecast Update for September 1st: Behind a cold front temperatures are going to be a bit cooler tonight then the last few nights. Most of us will fall down to the low 60s tonight and many of us could fall into the 50s Thursday night into Friday morning. Showers chances are very low the rest of the work…
PARIS, Tenn. — The Henry County Medical Center will be hosting a vaccination event on Wednesday, Sept. 1. The event will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Central High School at 325 Jones Bend Road, according to a news release from HCMC. Those who attend will receive a $10 voucher for a local restaurant, a t-shirt, snacks and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Community leaders are coming together as the Madison County COVID-19 Task Force, and are making an important decision regarding the school district. West Tennessee Healthcare reports 141 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized as of Wednesday morning. Of those, 54 are on ventilators and 49 are in the ICU. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department reports there are over…
