Archives: 2021

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,313 new cases, 811,842 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 31. 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….

Freeze Warning Tonight, but A Long Dry Spell Heading our Way!

Wednesday Night Forecast Update

Wednesday Night Forecast for March 31st: Frost is likely Thursday morning and hard freeze could be coming Friday morning. Tonight we will drop down to around 30° but mid 20s look possible Friday morning. Sunny skies will return on Thursday and stick around into the middle of week with temperatures warming up nicely this weekend. Highs will be back into…

Health department accepting walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The release says that Tennesseans over the age of 16 are eligible to get the vaccine in Madison County. But they do say appointments are preferable. “We encourage citizens to make their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online ahead of time, but we understand that’s not…

Man charged in 2016 murder of 2-month-old arrested in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A Dyersburg man that had been on house arrest has been arrested on weapon and drug charges. Press Release Incident Type: Illegal Weapon Possession Date: March 31, 2021 A Dyersburg man on house arrest was… Posted by Dyersburg Police Department on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Dyersburg police say Jon Wheeler, 31, of Dyersburg, is currently awaiting a trial…

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before the next school year. Most COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out worldwide are for adults, who are at higher risk from the coronavirus. Pfizer’s vaccine is authorized for ages 16…

The Sound of Jackson | Ep. 11 | Derrick Brantley

After playing shows for around eight years in the area, Derrick Brantley has grown to become one of the most active performers in the local music scene. In this episode, he shows off his humorous side with his new song about a dog who has a taste for a certain beverage. To catch up on all episodes of The Sound…

Suspect in attack on Asian American woman in NYC is arrested

NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a parolee who was convicted of killing his mother nearly two decades ago has been arrested on charges including felony assault as a hate crime for a brutal attack on an Asian American woman near New York City’s Times Square. Police said Brandon Elliot is the man seen on video kicking and stomping the…

Mask mandate to expire at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The mask mandate for Madison County is set to expire Wednesday. A news release from the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says the requirement will expire Wednesday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. “I’m pleased with how our COVID-19 numbers are looking,” said health department Regional Director Kim Tedford. “We’ve seen a drastic decrease in the number of…