Archives: 2021

9 new cases of Covid-19; 11,390 total in Madison Co.

The Jackson Madison-County Health Department has confirmed 9 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 9. That brings the total number of cases in Madison County to 11,390. The newest confirmed cases range in age from 16-years-old to 50-years-old. There are currently no Madison County residents hospitalized with COVID-19. The health department also released statistics on patients, including zip code,…

USA Championship Wrestling comes to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.– Spirits were high at the USA Championship Wrestling match. Wrestling fans came to the Jackson Ballpark to cheer on their favorite wrestlers and also boo their opponents. Professional wrestler and announcer for the matches, Jason Jones said this is an event you won’t want to miss. “We’ve got the battle at the ballpark. We’ve got legends and we…

Jackson State Community College held their 53rd graduation ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn.– The Jackson State Community College held their 53rd graduation ceremony. The 2021 graduating class had 547 students. The graduation was split into two ceremonies to follow Covid-19 guidelines. Both events were held at the Oman Arena in Jackson. 100 students received technical certificates and 18 students apart of the JSCC Early College High School Student Program received their…

Local church celebrates Mother’s Day with free gas

JACKSON, Tenn, — A local church is celebrating Mother’s Day early with a great surprise for mothers around Jackson. Empowerment Community Church hosted a gas giveaway at Fuel City gas station in Jackson Saturday, giving away free gas to women and mothers only. This is the church’s second annual gas giveaway. Church members are hoping it will shed some light…

Stormy Sunday Ahead with More Rain Following

Weather update – 5:00 PM – Saturday, May 8 TODAY: A few scattered showers made their way across parts of West Tennessee this morning. Dew points into the 60’s made for some humid conditions outdoors.  Mostly cloudy skies will remain as the chance of rain returns tomorrow. A stationary front is currently over the region, separating the north and south…

Mural aims to empower the local community

JACKSON, Tenn, — A local organization is bringing the community together with a special mural unveiling. When you drive past the building in east Jackson on Whitehall Street, you will be greeted by a special mural of an abstract illustration designed to empower the community. The mural powerfully sits on the side of the building, and was influenced by a…

Authorities: 4 dead, 1 hurt after shooting, fire in Maryland

WOODLAWN, Md. (AP) — Authorities say four people are dead, including a suspect, and at least one more is injured after a shooting and fire in Maryland. Baltimore County police spokeswoman Joy Stewart said at a news conference that officers responded to reports of both a fire and active shooter in Woodlawn around 6:40 a.m. Saturday. Stewart said officers found…

Fake vaccination cards sold at California bar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they have arrested the owner of a Northern California bar where made-to-order fake COVID-19 vaccination cards were being sold to undercover state agents for $20 each.   Officials said Friday they’re unaware of any other such cases nationwide, though bogus cards have been advertised online. Vaccination cards are being used as a pass for…

TN state veterinarian warns of equine illness

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —The Tennessee state veterinarian warns horse owners of a potentially fatal horse illness. According to a news release received from the state veterinarian, two horses in Shelby County have already tested positive for the illness, and were quarantined. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), is a potentially fatal blood-borne illness. In a statement from the release, State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha…

Pandemic gives boost as more states move to digital IDs

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The card millions of people have used to prove their identity to everyone from police officers to liquor store owners may soon be a thing of the past as a growing number of states develop digital driver’s licenses. With the advent of digital wallets and boarding passes, people are relying more on their phones to…