NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx Corp. is giving Tennessee State University $1 million to help students finish their degrees and be prepared for the workforce. The university says FedEx has pledged a total of $5 million to assist four historically Black colleges and universities. The other three are LeMoyne-Owen College, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University. The funds…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,759. Those new patients range in age from 2-years-old to 56-years-old. There are currently six Madison County residents hospitalized, with three of those patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…
This week’s Pet of the Week brought to you by Saving the Animals Together is Oakley. Oakley is a lively love-bug who would do well in a home with another dog and a fairly active family. She loves to tell you about her day while cuddling on the couch after a long day of playing. She is super sweet and…
Saturday Morning Update Feb 13th: **Winter Storm Watch In Effect Starting Noon Sunday** In general, the forecast models either stayed steady or increased their snowfall forecasts for West Tennessee this morning. Due to that, we have increased our snowfall estimates across the region a bit for Sunday evening through Monday. In addition, the winter storm watch for all of west…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Madison boys basketball defeated Humboldt 74-63. Categories: Sports
JACKSON, Tenn. — USJ boys basketball defeated TCA 49-48. Categories: Sports
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP celebrated its 112th Founder’s Day. During a virtual ceremony, the organization recognized many community leaders and other local organizations. Five organizations a part of the Divine Nine Sororities and fraternities received awards for their community service and partnership. NAACP was formed in 1909 as an interracial endeavor to advance justice…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local health leaders gave an update on the battle against COVID-19. Months into the pandemic, West Tennessee Healthcare is still making sure its healthcare workers, nurses, doctors, and patients are staying safe. During a Zoom interview, Chief Compliance and Communications Officer Amy Garner reported that cases in the area have decreased, saying COVID reports show 40 new…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Frontline workers received a special treat from the DoubleTree Hotel in Jackson. Friday morning, representatives from the hotel delivered cookies to those at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, fire department, Emergency Management Agency and more. They met outside the health department building, where vaccines were being administered. Those with the DoubleTree Hotel say they…
JACKSON, Tenn. — You might be able to get the vaccine in your town. The past two weeks have been some of the biggest in the push for a vaccinated Tennessee. Previously, vaccine distribution was handled mainly by health departments and hospitals. Now, we are seeing local pharmacies all throughout West Tennessee bring the vaccine to the public. “We are…
