DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. --Members of the Jackson city council's agenda review committee met Thursday evening. Members discussed budgets and funding for solid waste and a proposed budget to acquire…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The newest members of the Mayor's Youth Council have been sworn in. Students representing high schools across Jackson took the oath Thursday afternoon. The Youth Council…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Fire Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a house fire Thursday afternoon. Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Owens says the fire started at a home on North 21st Avenue around 3 p.m. Thursday. "The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 vaccine progress is moving fast in Tennessee. Now teachers, long-term care facility residents and employees, and more are eligible, including Tennesseans ages 65 and older. In…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is opening a new exhibit in March, according to a news release. The release says the Southern Artist Showcase will open on Thursday, March 4 in the art hall. The collection is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After more than three years as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, Mike Dunavant has announced his resignation. He'll leave office on Sunday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Downtown Development Corporation announced Thursday that Matt Altobell announced plans to step down as executive director next month. Altobell has spearheaded development projects in downtown Jackson for six years, according to a news release, and has…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed one person died after a shooting early Wednesday morning at a north Jackson apartment complex. Police confirmed two people were injured in the shooting around 2:45 a.m. at Friars Point Road in Cherry…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The newest COVID-19 relief package -- set to cost of $1.9 trillion -- includes new unemployment benefits and a $1,400 stimulus check for those who make under…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department has confirmed a 65-year-old woman died Feb. 17 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 185…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is seeing some positive numbers related to COVID-19. "We are seeing our lowest rates in a long time," said Amy Garner, Compliance Chief and Communications…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, the Jackson-Madison County Library Board of Trustees hosted a presentation to discuss the results of the library's feasibility study. The library's performance has been assessed by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rose Hill School is hosting a virtual event to celebrate Black History Month. The event is over the course of two days, with two different speakers via…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university announced a key appointment. University of Tennessee at Martin has taken a big step towards their goals of diversity. Recently, Chancellor Keith Carver appointed Dr. Mark…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is mourning the loss of former college president Dr. Allana Hamilton. Hamilton died Tuesday, Feb. 23 after suffering a stroke in October, and receiving a cancer diagnosis shortly afterward. She was 55.…
