JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 30 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,628. Those new patients range in age from 7-years-old to 83-years-old. There are currently five Madison County residents hospitalized, with one 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 Indie. Indie is a Lab-mix puppy who is about 11-weeks-old. She is super sweet and cuddly. She is a little shy at first but warms up to new people quickly. She loves children and other animals! Indie loves to play with her foster sisters and…
Saturday, Feb 6th, 2021 9:32 a.m. A few patchy areas of drizzle and flurries were showing on radar as of this morning but most areas were dry. Cloudy skies will prevail today with scattered showers in the late afternoon and evening so be sure and take the umbrella if you plan on being out later tonight. Rain will move on…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A young girl got a sweet surprise on Friday. Chanyla was just released from St. Jude Children’s Hospital earlier this week, and a community of supporters welcomed her back home. Councilman Johnny Dodd, the Jackson Fire and Police Department, her teachers and principal all came together to organize a drive-by parade for her. People decorated their cars…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A monthly destination for bargain hunters has returned. Friendly Frank’s Flea Market is back, and you can catch plenty of vendors offering a variety of items to choose from, especially homemade items. Clothes, jewelry, home decor and more, vendors at the flea market are offering plenty of products to choose from, including homemade natural body care. “Handmade…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local sorority chapter is helping raise awareness about heart disease. Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority came together this afternoon over Zoom for Community Impact Day, Pink Goes Red event. Members with the sororities participated in virtual hip hop aerobic and more with D180 Gym. Dr. Antwan Robinson, interventional cardiologist with the Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Girl Scout Cookie season has arrived once again in West Tennessee. With the pandemic on-going, Girls Scouts says less troops will be out in the community. “With fewer troops and girls participating this year, we are at-risk for being able to continue all of our program events, maintain summer camp facilities and support for volunteers. Every box…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, February 5. 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…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A pharmacy near you could be getting the COVID-19 vaccine soon. A new program, authorized by President Biden’s administration, is seeking to bring the vaccines into communities across the country with the help of local pharmacies. “There’s more value in reassuring those who are reluctant that they can receive the vaccine in other healthcare services from a…
Friday Night Forecast for February 5th: Clouds will continue to move in tonight and rain is expected to return Saturday afternoon. Light snow could mix in with the rain overnight into Sunday morning as some cooler air will push in. Two different storm systems will be converging over our area Saturday night making for a tricky forecast. Monday looks…
