Archives: 2021

Ronnie Howard Clark

Ronnie Howard Clark age 77, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home in Bells, TN.  A Graveside Service will be conducted on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Cypress United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Dennis Renshaw officiating.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. Ronnie was born in…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,512 new cases, 788,109 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, March 11. 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….

Cloudy, Warm & Breezy Again, but Showers & a Few Storms Coming Friday

Thursday Night Forecast Update

Thursday Night Forecast for March 10th: After a warm but mostly dry week across West Tennessee, the rain showers will return on Friday and last through Monday. Most of the rain and weak storms on Friday and Saturday will stay north of I-40. But showers could show up everywhere over the weekend with Monday being the most likely day to get…

Health department to distribute second vaccine doses on March 20

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will not be distributing second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, March 13. Individuals who received their first shot of the vaccine through the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department on Feb. 26 will return for their second dose on Saturday, March 20. Those who were originally scheduled to receive their…

Senate advances new discipline bill for Tennessee students

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Senate has advanced a proposal that would allow teachers to remove students from the classroom permanently despite concerns that the bill could unfairly punish some vulnerable students. Supporters argued Thursday that the proposal is needed to assist teachers who are unable to do their job when faced with a disruptive, aggressive or violent student….

TN Hope Line offers support for Tennessee seniors

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Governor’s Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives have partnered with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board to create a new resource for elderly residents, according to a news release. The TN Hope Line is a phone line offering support to lonely Tennesseans age 60 and older. The TN Hope Line, which can be reached by calling…

Jackson Generals hosting high school baseball at Ballpark

JACKSON, Tenn. — Following the announcement that Lane College will finish out their 2021 baseball season at the Ballpark at Jackson, the Jackson Generals have announced that several local high schools will also be playing at the stadium this season. The Ballpark is scheduled to host the following games: March 18: Greenfield High School vs. Humboldt High School March 22:…

6 additional cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,969 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,969. Those new patients range in age from 17-years-old to 78-years-old. There are currently five Madison County residents hospitalized, with two of those patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…