JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service conducted a sex offender compliance check on Tuesday, according to a news release. The release says the compliance check, called Operation Spring Sweep, checked on 108 convicted sex offenders to confirm those individuals are following their requirements. The release says of those 108, 101 were found to be in…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, April 28. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click to enlarge For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee, click here.
Wednesday Night Forecast for April 28th: A possible tornado touched down northeast of Paris, TN between 6:45 pm & 7:15 pm Wednesday evening. Storms remain in the forecast for Thursday. Some of the storms could be severe and although more tornadoes are NOT likely, they cannot be ruled out like today. Catch the latest information on the possible tornado and…
PIZZA PUP: One lucky dog made a delicious discovery in St. Charles County, Missouri on April 21. Take a look at how his tasty treat cost one family almost $200.
JACKSON, Tenn. — Trash is accumulating at what used to be a homeless camp, and now questions are being raised about who should clean it up and how. “I was shocked. I was really shocked,” said Rick Morphis. It was a place that held many memories for Morphis. “We would go out there in the 70s as preteens and young teens…
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died at age 90. He orbited the moon alone while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their historic first steps on the moon in 1969. Collins’ family said in a statement that the astronaut died Wednesday from cancer. While Collins traveled some 238,000 miles to the moon and came within 69 miles, he never…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is investing $11.5 billion over six years in a project that includes expanded cancer-focused research and construction of an outpatient clinic and a new patient family housing facility. The Memphis, Tennessee-based hospital says the expansion is the largest in its nearly 60-year history. Most of the plan would be funded by…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation has released its plans for fiscal year 2022-2024. According to the state, TDOT’s program brings nearly $2.6 billion to 68 projects across the state. TDOT says 58 are bridge projects, with 21 on state highways and the rest on local roads. “Investing in infrastructure is an important part of driving economic opportunity…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would transform the role government plays in American life. Biden delivers the Wednesday night speech on the eve of his 100th day in office. He will make his case before a pared-down gathering of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former State Representative Jimmy Eldridge has been appointed to the Tennessee State Election Commission, according to a news release. The release says Eldridge will fill the vacancy made by the retirement of Jimmy Wallace. Eldridge, who previously represented legislative district 73, will now join the seven-person bi-partisan commission to appoint local election commissioners in each of Tennessee’s…
