(CBS Newspath) — More than 40 million Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As with other vaccines, there can be side effects. The CDC is tracking those side effects, even launching a new app so people can check in after receiving the vaccine. Common symptoms can include pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Some skin rashes have also…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Wednesday. A total of 11,101 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 3-years-old to 73-years-old. There are currently four Madison County residents hospitalized, and none one of those patients are on a…
(AP) — A prosecutor says dozens face federal charges in a violent, years-long drug ring that an inmate orchestrated from inside a Tennessee state prison using smuggled cellphones. According to a news release from acting U.S. Attorney Mary Jane Stewart, a federal indictment unsealed Friday charged 27 people with charges related to a large-scale conspiracy to distribute heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl…
JACKSON, Tenn. — “Driving Miss Daisy” will be hitting the stage in the Hub City. Courtesy: Jackson Theatre Guild The Jackson Theatre Guild, in association with Dramatists Play Services Inc., will present the play April 22-25 at The Ned in downtown Jackson. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for students and seniors over 65. Additionally, there will be a…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Health officials gathered in-person and virtual to discuss updates. The board of trustees of West Tennessee Healthcare held its meeting Tuesday night. Some resolutions made were upgrades to elevators at the Dyersburg hospital and the completion of the second phase of their neonatal intensive care unit. Also, due to February weather, volumes in the ER, clinics and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local leaders said they had decided not to renew the contract with Waste Management for garbage pickup in Jackson. However, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the city is now moving forward with plans to enhance the way trash is picked up, while saving the city money, and using Waste Management. In December 2020, the city sent out…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Central-Merry High School and Madison Academic are in the final months of construction. To get a glimpse of the final result, the Education Vision Committee members, along with county and city leaders, received a tour Tuesday morning. Photo Courtesy: Jackson-Madison County School System “It was an opportunity for not only board members to kind of get…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Homeless or previously homeless individuals have a new employment opportunity. Area Relief Ministries and the City of Jackson partnered to start the Fresh Start program, a landscaping and lawn cutting service. One of the programs tasks is to keep the Riverside Cemetery in Jackson cut. To be employed you will just need an ID and be able…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local health officials and pharmacies provided the latest updates on vaccine progress in West Tennessee. A little over a week ago, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department opened up vaccinations to anyone 16 and older within the county. While they had encouraging numbers to start, the number of appointments has dropped in recent days. “Initially after we…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local race returns, but they need community help. The Andrew Jackson Marathon and half marathon returns this weekend, after a year hiatus due to the coronavirus. Race organizer Danny Crossett says there’s around 200 runners signed up, but the race needs more volunteers to help with the route direction. Crossett says the race is a tradition…
