JACKSON, Tenn. — If you qualify for a vaccine, but haven’t gotten one yet, Tuesday just might be your chance. West Tennessee Healthcare is doing a vaccine event from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The event is open to those in groups 1a through 1c, and those 65 years or older. Registration is required,…
MARTIN, Tenn. — A local boy is helping feed those in need, one hot chocolate at a time. Eight-year-old Gleason resident, Barrett Bowers wanted to do something special to support his local mobile free pantry. “With Loco Cocoa, we have raised enough money to buy a new building because they used to have an older, plastic building, which was blown…
GIBSON, Tenn. — The Gibson County Fire Department is investigating two overnight fires. Fire officials say the first was reported on Jim Jackson Road outside Gibson. No one was injured in the fire fire, but it is being investigated as arson. Fire officials are also investigating the cause of a fire on South Main Street in Gibson. Investigators say that…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 8. 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…
MARTIN, Tenn. — Martin police are investigating a report of shots fired on Saturday. According to a report, police responded to the 400 block of Oxford Street around 6:45 p.m. Saturday after a report of shots fired in the area. The report says officers located a white Toyota Avalon with damage to the driver and passenger side rear glass. The…
Jack Neal, age 84, resident of Mason, Tennessee and husband of the late Frances Joy Reed Neal, departed this life Sunday afternoon, March 7, 2021 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. Jack was born November 29, 1936 in Millington, Tennessee, the son of the late Carlton Neal and Vernie Mae Rast Neal. He graduated from Millington High School and…
Monday Night Forecast for March 8th: After a fantastic Monday, it will be a bit cool again tonight, but warm and humid weather will move in for the middle of the week. The winds will be breezy at times and showers could return Thursday night and hang around in the forecast all weekend long. Severe weather or any significant rainfall…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is inviting parents and their kids to learn to hunt turkey. The TWF will be hosting a hunt near Jackson, and will give new hunters the chance to be mentored by local guides, Federation staff and volunteer Hunt Masters, according to the release. The hunt is a part of the Federation’s Hunting and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System is planning to give teaching staff bonuses and raises, according to a news release. The release says the school system was able to identify funding for a raise and two bonuses for certified and non-certified employees. In May, certified staff will receive a $280 bonus, and non-certified staff will receive a $200…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Nearly two months after the first doses went out to residents and staff at Elmcroft at Jackson, they’re wrapping up their third and final vaccination clinic. Now all but a handful of people at the facility are inoculated. “We maybe had three associates that didn’t take the vaccine, and maybe three family members that didn’t take the…
