NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Health are recognizing school nurses across the state. The governor proclaimed May 12 as Tennessee School Nurse Day, according to a news release. “With the challenges presented during the 2020-21 school year, school nurses have been true heroes, serving our school communities to ensure our students are healthy and…
The Country Music Association will provide 4 million meals in cities with large populations of musicians and music industry professionals in its new partnership with Feeding America. The trade organization will also launch a donation challenge to fund an additional 1 million meals through its Music Industry COVID Support (MICS) Initiative. Helping musicians and music industry professionals get through the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Two women are facing charges following a shooting early Thursday morning in Madison County. Jordan (left), Schuerenberg (right) Court documents say Megan Jordan, 30, is charged with felony murder in perpetration of aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary. Jennifer Schuerenberg, 30, of Jackson is also charged with felony murder in perpetration of aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary….
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is honoring law enforcement through an annual event. The sheriff’s office says it will be hosting the National Law Enforcement Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 14. The service will include singing of the national anthem by local recording artist Laurice Lanier, a speech from Rep. Chris Todd, the presentation of…
Monday Night Forecast for May 10th: Expect mostly to partly cloudy skies and cool weather tonight. Northerly winds will lead to a chilly May night across West Tennessee with most of the region dropping into the mid to upper 40s tonight. A low pressure system and cold front producing severe weather in Texas and Oklahoma tonight will drift east on…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the April 20 crash near Bonds Ferry Road in Haywood County. Two people, a mother and son from Texas, were killed in the crash, according to the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. The report says the Piper PA-28RT-201 plane was destroyed when the student pilot crashed…
Waitr has seen great success locally since launching in the Jackson area, and it is now expanding. The food delivery service is now available in Humboldt and Milan. Waitr is kicking off its debut in the two cities with free delivery. The limited time offer is good for all orders made by customers within those cities. Also, Waitr is looking…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,392. Those patients range in age from 37-years-old to 57-years-old. There are currently no Madison County residents hospitalized, according to the health department. The health department also released statistics on patients, including…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new White House task force is looking back at instances when politics interfered with science and trying to come up with ways to prevent that from happening again. The Biden White House will unveil more information about its science integrity task force on Monday. The panel will have its first meeting on Friday. WH science officials…
Graveside services for Hailey Nicole Craig, 24, and her premature son Colt Daniel Copeland will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie with Pastor Evelyn Walker Smith officiating. Interment will follow the service. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 1:00 pm until leaving to the cemetery at…
