JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,454. Those new patients range in age from 27-years-old to 60-years-old. There are currently three Madison County residents hospitalized. One of those patients is on a ventilator. The health department also released…
Weather Update: Friday, May 21 — Good Morning West Tennessee. We start the morning off fairly comfortable with temps in the mid 60s to start. Skies have remained mostly clear, along with dew point in the mid 50s. This combination is leading to an absolutely gorgeous morning. High pressure will remain in control both at the surface and aloft through…
HENDERSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Symphony was on the move again Thursday evening, with their brass quintet popping up a mobile stage in Chester County. The group played at the Chester County Courthouse lawn in downtown Henderson. Attendees were able to enjoy music on a sunny day, and it was entirely free. The event was sponsored by the Henderson Arts Commission….
CAMDEN, Tenn. — A three day extravaganza is coming to West Tennessee. Bo’s Extravaganza, hosted by several organizations in Benton County, will include concerts, car shows, and a boat parade. Special guests include John Schneider from Dukes of Hazzard and Keith Burns. Friday night’s will be located at the Birdsong Drive-in Theater in Camden. Schneider and other local musicians will…
MEDINA, Tenn. — Thursday afternoon, students at South Gibson Elementary got some payback on their principals. Principal Billy Carey and assistant principals Margaret Deloach and Kevin Painter all got covered in slime. It was part of the students rewards for helping raise over $48,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in their school-wide fundraiser. Students of all grades got to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The state of Tennessee is making it easier to find volunteers, or to volunteer yourself. Volunteer Tennessee and first lady Maria Lee announced the launch of the Tennessee Serves Network on Thursday. The network connects volunteers centers on a statewide level. The state says this let organizations post volunteer opportunities, and will give volunteers the chance to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new federally funded program could help you or your family save some money. The Emergency Broadband Benefit program — the EBB — has nearly $3.2 billion to assist residents in covering the cost of their internet. The program was created in December, but is just now rolling out to states across the nation. A long list…
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas have announced a cease-fire to end a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip and brought life in much of Israel to a standstill. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced late Thursday that his Security Cabinet approved the Egyptian-mediated proposal. Hamas quickly followed suit and said it would honor the…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Dyersburg State Community College President Karen Bowyer is retiring after 37 years. The college made the announcement Thursday in a news release. Dyersburg State says its first female and third president will be retiring effective Dec. 31, 2021. In a letter of intent, Bowyer stated: “I have enjoyed my various positions since 1972, but in particular my…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A man suspected in a fatal shooting in January 2019 has been convicted of first-degree murder and a gun charge. According to a news release, 25-year-old Elijah Garrison, known as “Evil,” was sentenced this week following a trial in the death of D’Andre Holmes at Magnolia Landing Court Apartments. The release says Garrison is accused of shooting…
