LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing (8/11/20)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing starting at 3 p.m. Central on Tuesday, August 11.
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Details released on fatal wreck on Campbell Street Monday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has released additional details on a wreck Monday night on Campbell Street near Hillary Drive. Jackson police responded the two-car crash around 7:15 p.m. Monday, according to a news release. The release says…
124,915 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,271 deaths, 5,464 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 124,915 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, August 11. In addition, 1,271 people have died and 5,464 have been hospitalized. Another 85,313 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
2 charged in Monday attempted robbery in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police have arrested two men following an attempted robbery early Monday morning. According to a news release, officers responded to an attempted robbery at Casey's General Store on St. John Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Monday. The…
Henry County extends mask mandate through next week
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County has extended their mask mandate another week due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the county. According to a news release, Mayor Brent Greer extended the mask mandate for another seven days in Henry…
Scholarships now available for University of Memphis nursing students
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The AT&T Foundation has made scholarships available for students in the University of Memphis' nursing program. According to a news release, the scholarships are available to all nursing students in need of financial assistance due to COVID-19.…
Judge denies Zach Adams' request for new trial in Holly Bobo case
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Zach Adams, the man convicted of the abduction, rape, and murder of Decatur County nursing student Holly Bobo in 2011, returned to Hardin County for a hearing on a motion for a new trial. Judge C. Creed…
Additional COVID-19 patient dies from virus; 1,528 total confirmed cases in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed the death of the 25th Madison County resident due to COVID-19. The health department says the patient, a 76-year-old man, died Monday due to complications from the virus. In…
West Tennessee counties receive tourism grant for infrastructure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced Tuesday that 17 Tennessee communities will receive more than $1 million in grants. In West Tennessee, those counties include: Decatur County…
Cyber school presentation given publicly at JMCSS work session
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With school starting soon in Jackson-Madison County, parents may have a lot of questions about the process, especially the online options. "The cyber school is new to West…
Outdoor gym equipment installed at Shirlene Mercer Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members enjoy some healthy new additions to a local park. In addition to the walking trail at Shirlene Mercer Park in east Jackson, community members can also use new…
5-year-old celebrates birthday with a surprise parade
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A five-year-old girl had a new spin on her birthday due to the pandemic. Jailee had a special parade with local police officers and firefighters driving by in their vehicles to wish her a happy birthday.…
Lexington mayor gives update after positive COVID-19 test
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- In an announcement released over the weekend, Lexington mayor Jeff Griggs says that he and his wife contracted COVID-19. "I'm definitely going to follow the guidelines the CDC says and stay at home and quarantine," Griggs said.…
JPD investigates fatal car accident in East Jackson
Jackson Police are investigating a fatal accident on the 1400 block of Campbell Street near the area of YMCA at 8:25 Monday night. Traffic is currently being redirected at Campbell and Parkway and also Campbell and Ridgecrest. JPD says use…
New information released in chase, officer-involved shooting in Weakley County
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released new information about a pursuit last week that ended in Weakley County. According to a news release, Illinois State Police originally stopped a vehicle near Mt. Vernon, Illinois on Thursday,…
