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Memorial honors teen killed in shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday, a memorial event was held to remember a young life. Loved ones gathered for a balloon release to remember the life of a teenager who died earlier this week following a shooting. The event was organized…

Community reacts to mask mandate

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mask mandate goes into effect Saturday, meaning you'll be required to wear a mask where ever you go. Madison County business owners are preparing for the city and…

Lifeline holds blood drive amid shortage

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services held a blood drive early on Friday. Lifeline Blood Services says they are experiencing a low supply of blood in West Tennessee due to the pandemic. Not enough…

Kentucky woman finds rattlesnake under wheelchair seat

MURRAY, Ky (AP) - A woman travelling in a motorized wheelchair near a Kentucky Walmart discovered a rattlesnake under her seat on Sunday. Murray police say the woman looked down to see the snake underneath her and was still in…

Safety tips and reminders for Fourth of July

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Every year, emergency crews respond to thousands of incidents involving fireworks -- most of them around the Fourth of July holiday. "I remember a year where we had upwards…

Mask mandate issued for Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department issued a mask mandate Friday, July 3 following a steady increase in COVID-19 positive patients in West Tennessee. The mandate will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 4 and…

15 new positive COVID-19 cases; 313 total confirmed

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 15 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive patients to 313 since the pandemic began. The newest patients are: 54-year-old male (not hospitalized) 42-year-old female (hospitalized)…

Tyreece Miller confirmed as U.S. Marshal for West Tennessee

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Jackson native Tyreece Miller has been confirmed to serve as the United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, according to statements from several state leaders. Miller currently serves as Deputy Chief of the Jackson Police…

Health department announces new medical director, health officer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced Friday that Dr.  W. David Bryan will join the department as medical director and health officer since Dr. Tony Emison's retirement. According to a news release, Bryan will be responsible…

US Senate contender makes stop in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for the U.S. Senate held a town hall meeting in Jackson. Potential voters gathered at Brook Shaw's Old Country Store Thursday evening to hear from Dr. Manny Sethi,…

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