Archives: 2021

First US J&J vaccine doses shipping Sunday night

WASHINGTON — Nearly 4 million doses of the newest COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped Sunday night, and will begin to be delivered to states for injections starting on Tuesday. White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients announced that the entire stockpile of the newly approved single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will go out immediately. J&J will deliver about 16 million more…

New Hub City restaurant offers 5-Star dining experience

JACKSON, Tenn. — A new local restaurant offering a 5-Star dining experience has opened to the public in Jackson. Nineteen-B is located in the Stonebrook shopping center in North Jackson. The restaurant is showcased as casual fine dining providing chef driven dishes as well as fresh flown in seafood. Owner, Crysta Hardiman says opening this restaurant is a dream come true…

Ex-U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach kills self after being charged

LANSING, Mich. (AP) – A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar has killed himself, hours after being charged with turning his Michigan gym into a hub of human trafficking by coercing girls to train – and then abusing them. John Geddert faced 24 charges that could have carried years in prison had he…

Local church celebrates Black History Month and HBCU’s

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church celebrates the last day of Black History Month. Historic First Baptist Church is spreading light on Black History Month, but wants to make an impact that will last forever. The church located in Jackson dedicated this Sunday service to celebrate black excellence in higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “We wanted to…

Coach Tony Brown transitions to full time administrative role

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County School System announces Coach Tony Brown transitions to full time administrative role. According to the release, the longtime basketball coach for North Side High School will be leaving his current role to pursue school administration on a full time basis. Brown led the Indians to more than 200 victories during his fifteen seasons as head…

Health Dept. to open additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments

JACKSON, Tenn. — According to a news release, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will open additional vaccine appointments on Monday, March 1 to eligible residents 65-years-old or older. Per the release eligible Madison Co. residents in this phase can schedule appointments online at their website or by calling the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Line at 1-888-796-8894. If anyone has any…

A Tornado Watch Until 10pm This Evening

Weather Update: Sunday, February 28th, 1:02 pm. **A Tornado Watch Is In Effect Until 10pm This Evening** We have been upgraded to a Slight Risk this afternoon for all of west Tennessee. With a warm front lifting north along with a strong winds aloft and a cold front expected to move through later this evening, there are some conditions in…

Archeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii

MILAN (AP) — Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy have announced the discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries made outside the park following an investigation into an illegal dig. The chariot was found in the ruins of a settlement north of Pompeii parked in the portico of a stable where the remains of…

Four new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,899 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another four cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,899. Those new patients range in age from 21-years-old to 74-years-old. There are currently five Madison County residents hospitalized. Two of those patients are on a ventilator. The health department also released…