Archives: 2021

438 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 438 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The additional cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 19,454. The health department also released statistics on patients, including zip code, race, gender, age and their health statuses. Zip code: 38305: 10,833 (55.7%) 38301: 6,333…

Jackson Animal Care Center obtains state certification

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Animal Care Center (JACC) is now a State Certified Animal Control Agency. The certification was granted by the State of Tennessee Department of Health this month after the center worked to meet the necessary requirements. According to a news release, the certification will allow the center to access more potential grant funding and provide a…

Harry Reid remembered as a fighter, skilled Senate dealmaker

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has died. He was 82 and had battled pancreatic cancer for several years. The combative boxer-turned-lawyer was widely acknowledged as one of the toughest dealmakers in Congress during a Washington career that spanned 34 years and included five terms in the Senate. Reid thrived on behind-the-scenes wrangling and kept the…

John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85

The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. Madden’s exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades. The league says he died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning and did not provide a cause. Coaching the renegade Oakland Raiders, Madden compiled a stellar 103-32-7 regular-season record…

THP encourages safe driving during New Year’s Eve celebrations

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is preparing for New Year’s Eve celebrations. “Starting at 6 p.m., Dec. 31, troopers are going to be out working,” said Lt. Bill Miller, with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. “They’re going to be looking out for those drivers who are impaired, those drivers who are looking to drive recklessly and unsafe, and they’re…

DA: No charges for Cuomo from allegations by 2 women

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges stemming from allegations from two women that he planted unwanted kisses on their cheeks. One is a state trooper who was assigned to protect him. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah says while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, she…