New exhibit honors civil rights icons 'freshmen four' in City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new display is commemorating a group of activists who helped change Jackson forever. …
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Henry County encourages weather awareness during 'Severe Weather Awareness Week'
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service have declared the week of Feb. 28 to March 6 "Severe Weather Awareness Week." In order to be ready for the next disaster, the Henry County Emergency…
New program offers rent relief to Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new program is aiming to help Tennesseans struggling to pay rent and utilities. A news release from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency says both renters and landlords can apply for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. “The…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 689 new cases, 775,693 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 1. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Madison County Highway Dept. working to fix roads following rain, snow
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Just when the severe weather ended, the Madison County Highway Department is back at work -- this time, cleaning up the damage. "We had water over the…
Six new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,905 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,905. Those new patients range in age from 11-years-old to…
Local university host virtual music series
MARTIN, Tenn. --Music students at a local university hosted a music series with a popular guest. The University of Tennessee at Martin's Music Department is hosting multiple musical series, guiding music majors through…
New Hub City restaurant offers 5-Star dining experience
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new local restaurant offering a 5-Star dining experience has opened to the public in Jackson. Nineteen-B is located in the Stonebrook shopping center in North Jackson. The restaurant is showcased…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,117 new cases, 775,004 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, February 28. The health department also released an updated case count by county.
Local church celebrates Black History Month and HBCU's
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church celebrates the last day of Black History Month. Historic First Baptist Church is spreading light on Black History Month, but wants to make an impact that…
Coach Tony Brown transitions to full time administrative role
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County School System announces Coach Tony Brown transitions to full time administrative role. According to the release, the longtime basketball coach for North Side High School will be leaving his current role to pursue school administration…
Health Dept. to open additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. — According to a news release, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will open additional vaccine appointments on Monday, March 1 to eligible residents 65-years-old or older. Per the release eligible Madison Co. residents in this phase can…
Four new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,899 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another four cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,899. Those new patients range in age from 21-years-old to 74-years-old. There…
Local organization hosts annual Blue Suede Dinner and Auction
JACKSON, Tenn.--A special event was held to help raise funds for families across West Tennessee. The Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse hosted its annual dinner and auction to shed a light on its cause. For…
Residents are reacting to the mask mandate extension
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People who live in Jackson and Madison County are reacting to the mask mandate extension. The Jackson- Madison County Regional Health Department has announced the mask mandate for Madison County has been extended through March 31. WBBJ-7…
