Archives: 2021

Car crashes into east Jackson apartment

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department says a car ran off the road in east Jackson by the Baker Place apartments. JPD says it crashed into one of the units. Neighbors say it occurred around midnight on Thursday, and it shook the whole building. JPD says the driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital. There is no…

98 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 8,825 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department also confirmed another 98 COVID-19 cases in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 8,825. The health department says those cases range in age from 3-months-old to 90-years-old. There are currently 40 Madison County residents hospitalized, with six patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…

Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials are continuing to assess damage to dozens of buildings from the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville’s historic district. Photo courtesy: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Law enforcement officials gave media outlets their first opportunity Thursday to survey the bomb site. It came as officials work to finish assessments of structural damage to 41 buildings. Separately,…

Health department no longer scheduling vaccinations for residents over 75

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says it is no longer scheduling appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine for residents over the age of 75. The news release from the department says they are fully booked at this time. The health department says will make an announcement once more vaccines are available. The health department also says its…