Archives: 2021

Health department closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health department will be closed on Wednesday, February 17 due to inclement weather. Additionally, all Madison County convenience centers will be closed as well. As a reminder, all COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for the week of Feb.15-20 have been moved to the week of Feb. 22-27. For more information on the schedule change,…

Non-profit to award $15,000 in scholarships to West Tennessee students

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Leaders Education Foundation is providing an award of $15,000 to graduating high school seniors. The release says the scholarships will be provided to 13 different students, and also includes students enrolling with a technical or vocational program. “We are pleased and proud to champion area students pursuing either the collegiate or vocational path,” Leigh Anne Bentley,…

Another Winter Storm Heading into West Tennessee Wednesday & Thursday

Tuesday Night Forecast Update

Tuesday Night Forecast for February 16th: A winter storm warning goes into effect tonight at midnight for all of West Tennessee. Another round of snow and some freezing rain is likely Wednesday and Thursday. Six inches of snow is possible in some areas and snow could come in waves over a 36 hour period. After a record cold start to…

Crews work to clear roads before 2nd round of snow

JACKSON, Tenn. — Crews have been clearing roads almost non-stop since snow started falling. Now they’re trying to make some progress before the next round arrives on Wednesday. Four inches of snow caused havoc across West Tennessee roads, but crews are trying to get it cleaned up as fast as they can. “We made some progress. We divided into five…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 962 new cases, 759,523 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, February 16. 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….

Donation to benefit UT Martin accounting, finance students

MARTIN, Tenn. — University of Tennessee at Martin students majoring in accounting and finance have received a big contribution to their education. A news release from the university says James D. “Jim” and Barbara Wingett provided a $1 million pledge to the James Duncan Wingett Scholarship Endowment. The Wingetts say the university is a special place to them. The release…

Business Closings – 2/16/2021 – 2/17/2021

The following businesses will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Feb. 17. Carlstar Group –  Production stopping at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, expected to resume at midnight Friday, Feb. 19 Christ Community Health Services closed Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, with telehealth available to Memphis and Jackson patients Columbus McKinnon Corporation closing for second shift on Tuesday only Madison…

Waste Management postponed in Milan due to weather

MILAN, Tenn. — The Milan Police Department confirmed Waste Management will not be operating in Milan on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. The department says this decision was made due to current winter weather conditions, and that there will an update in the future. The department added that Milan City Park will also be closed for the rest of the week….