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Powerful Winter Storm Coming for West Tennessee This Evening & Early Thursday

Wednesday Evening Forecast Update

Wednesday Evening Forecast for February 17th: Light snow will become heavy at times this evening and tonight in West Tennessee. After midnight a wintry mix is going to try to blend in with the snow but should weaken before sunrise. Some light snow/wintry mix with minimal additional accumulations will stick around Thursday morning. The highest amounts will be along the…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 780 new cases, 760,303 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 17. 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….

Weather causes delay for residents in need of life-saving medical supplies

JACKSON, Tenn. — The weather is causing major problems for everyone, but especially people trying to get their life-saving medical supplies. For Reagan Mitchell and her five-year-old son Rylan, this week has seen an accumulation of several problems, and it is not just snow. Rylan has type one diabetes and uses an insulin pump. His mom says they have to…

LIFELINE in critical need of blood due to winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn. — With a week of winter weather blanketing West Tennessee, LIFELINE Blood Devices says it in need of donors. LIFELINE says blood levels are dangerously low across the area. “Our blood supply has reached critically low levels,” said Caitlin Roach, Marketing Manager with LIFELINE. “We have had to cancel 14 mobile drives across our area this week. We…

The Sound of Jackson | Ep. 6 | Emily McGill

Bethel student Emily McGill says she remembers music always being a part of her life. Between recording sessions in Nashville, she is sharing her new song “Write You Out of My Memory.” To catch up on all episodes of The Sound of Jackson so far, click here to check out our playlist. Categories: News

Rush Limbaugh, ‘voice of American conservatism,’ has died

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. His death Wednesday at the age of 70 was announced on his website. With his three-hour weekday radio show broadcast on nearly 600 stations across the U.S., and a massive audience of millions hanging on his every word, Limbaugh’s rants…

Graceland plans in-person events during Elvis Week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley’s Graceland is preparing to host visitors and offer in-person activities during the annual Elvis Week this summer in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley Enterprises says the event will feature appearances by celebrities and musicians, live concerts, panel discussions, parties, a tribute artist contest and a candelight vigil at his grave. Elvis Week is scheduled for…

Additional death, 4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says an 81-year-old woman died Feb. 17 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 183 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department also confirmed another four cases of COVID-19 in…