North Side baseball defeats Liberty Tech
JACKSON, Tenn. — North Side baseball defeated Liberty Tech 22-4 on Friday, April 2. Categories: Sports
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COVID-19 in Tennessee: 640 new cases, 824,914 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, April 12. 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.
Police report multiple victims in Tennessee school shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say multiple people including an officer have been shot at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville. The Knoxville Police Department tweeted that authorities were on the scene of the shooting Monday at Austin-East Magnet High School. The online posting said a Knoxville Police Department officer was reported among the victims. Police…
Health dept., nonprofits partner to vaccinate local homeless community
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department distributed doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from 10 a.m. through noon Monday at First United Methodist Church in Jackson. This event was targeted toward to the homeless community. “We are here vaccinating folks who are in the homeless community in our area. We’re also vaccinating workers and volunteers for…
Union approves $95.1 million budget, as well as tenure, promotions for professors
JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University trustees made several decisions during last Friday’s meeting. A news release from the university says trustees approved a $95.1 million budget for the 2021-2022 academic year, which the university says is a 4.3% increase from the previous year. Additionally, 14 of Union’s professors received a promotion, while four others were approved for tenure and five…
Clouds Move in Tonight, Few Showers Early Wednesday and a Cool Week Expected.
Monday Evening Forecast Update
Monday Night Forecast for April 12th: Monday was the nicest day of the week as far as the weather is concerned in West Tennessee. Clouds will move in tonight and a few rain showers are likely in the middle of the week. Severe weather is not expected and rain chances remain slim, but Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning we could…
Major training: Biden dog gets help adjusting to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s dog Major will get professional help adjusting to his new home after a pair of biting incidents. The first lady’s spokesperson says private training for the 3-year-old German shepherd will be “off-site” in the Washington area and last “a few weeks.” The Bidens also have…
‘Not guilty’ plea entered for man accused of shooting animal rescue president
JACKSON, Tenn. — Patrick Merriweather appeared in Madison County Circuit Court Monday morning. He was indicted on several charges, including attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, gun charges, criminal trespass, and retaliation for past action. Court documents say on August 22 of last year, Saving The Animals Together President Wendy Pickett was checking on her mom’s vacant property on Preston…
Two Hardeman Co. Correctional employees injured after inmate altercation
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. — Two Hardeman County Correctional Facility employees have been released from the hospital following an incident at the Whiteville facility on Friday. CoreCivic Public Relations manager Ryan Gustin confirmed an assault at the facility on April 9. In a statement Monday, Gustin said staff members at Hardeman County Correctional Facility responded to a call for assistance around 9:52…
4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 11,169 total
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 11,169. Those new patients range in age from 13-years-old to 74-years-old. There are currently six Madison County residents hospitalized, with one of those patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…
