Weather Update: Thursday, August 19 — Another gloomy morning with some light to moderate showers. The overall pattern is similar to yesterday. The main trough that drove yesterday’s convection is more off-set from the region. the main effect that will have will be less coverage. But I expect most of the first half of today to feature clouds and perhaps…
JACKSON, Tenn.– Helping Hands of Tennessee is getting ready to host a free medical and dental clinic in Jackson. The organization is providing medical and dental services this weekend at Historic First Baptist Church for the underserved population in West Tennessee. Sabrina Blue with Helping Hands says the event is scheduled for August 20 and August 21, and will…
JACKSON, Tenn.– With COVID-19 cases increasing, there have been some concerns from health officials about making masks optional for students in the Jackson-Madison County School System. In a news conference Wednesday, Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford revealed that 266 kids who were ineligible for the COVID-19 vaccine tested positive and encouraged parents to let their children wear…
Update Wednesday August 18th 10:25 pm. Storms brought plenty of rainfall to many parts of the area Wednesday afternoon as heavy rainfall and frequent lightning were the main players. Radar estimates of over 2 inches in some areas by the evening hours. Storms will wind down this evening with skies staying mostly cloudy with a mild night ahead. Showers will…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — A local woman has been crowned queen for her successful weight loss journey. “It’s been fun all through the years. I have really enjoyed it, and I am still enjoying it,” said Betty Gore, TOPS 2020 Weight Loss Queen. Gore has been apart of the TOPS Weight Loss Program off and on for several years. But last year,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Madison County Juvenile Court unveiled Navi’s Nook on Wednesday, a new waiting space for victims. It’s a safe place for victims to receive services while awaiting their court appearance. The room is named after the court-appointed facility dog, Navi, who eases the anxiety and provides unconditional love to victims. Victims Service Supervisor Leslie Tosh says this room…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A state health leader visited the Jackson Rotary Club Wednesday to discuss different topics surrounding COVID-19. During the visit, Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey shared how the state is dealing with the virus and its delta variant. “With the new cycles and with all of the hot topics, people get focused on one particular issue, but…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — One person is facing charges after a deadly shooting. A news release from the Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office says one person was shot near Whiteville on Aug. 7. Investigators say the victim was able to leave and went to a nearby home to call 911. Investigators says a Whiteville officer arrived and located the victim, rendering…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding. President Joe Biden announced the move Wednesday afternoon in a White House address as the administration continues to look for ways to use mandates to encourage vaccine holdouts to get…
