State's supply of vaccines to increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The middle of December marked the first vaccines given out in the state of Tennessee. Almost two months later, the number of vaccinated Tennesseans has reached over 650,000.…
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Over 90 schools earn Tennessee Pathways Certification in 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education announced over 90 schools earned the Tennessee Pathways Certification in 2020. The certification is provided to schools who ease students' path to post-secondary opportunities. "Tennessee is committed to building strong college and…
Chicken Salad Chick presents $5,235 check to RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant is giving back to the community. …
Jackson Beer Board fines three businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson doled out fines for underage alcohol sales during their monthly meeting Tuesday. Three businesses went before the beer board Tuesday morning. The general manager…
1 killed, 2 injured in Hardin Co. crash
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A teenage girl was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Hardin County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. THP says 18-year-old Katelyn Myers, of Sardis, was killed when the vehicle she was a passenger…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 2,173 new cases, 731,360 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, February 2. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Jackson City Council discusses police lease-purchase proposal, audit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser says he plans to cut half a dozen positions to pay for a lease of 31 new police cars in a proposal…
Library's new program offers prizes for reading, doing good deeds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Madison County Library is encouraging you to read in exchange for the chance to win some prizes. "After the holidays, it's a little bit of a…
Jackson woman killed in early morning crash in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a woman was killed in a crash early Tuesday morning in Chester County. According to a crash report, 28-year-old Tarvionia Whiteside, of Jackson, was on Highway 45 when she…
UTM announces dates for summer orientation sessions
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin plans to hold their summer orientation and transfer orientation sessions virtually and in-person. According to a news release, the 2021 Summer Orientation and Registration, known as SOAR, and Transfer Orientation registrations…
21 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,550 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 21 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,550. The health department says those new patients are between 3-years-old…
Students, parents react to lift of COVID-19 athletic restrictions
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has lifted COVID-19 restrictions related to sports events. With restrictions lifted, those at the Scotts Hill and Jackson South Side's girls basketball game shared their…
Dyersburg police investigating Jan. 27 shootings
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police are investigating a shooting on Jan. 27. Police say an officer heard multiple shots fired before the shooting was reported on Price Street. Police say two people were inside a vehicle, which was hit by…
'Off The Square' provides new space for Paris boutiques
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local woman is providing local business owners with an opportunity. Alexandria Stout, who is only 22, provides over 4,000 square feet of space to house local boutiques…
Health department scheduling Phase 1B vaccine appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now scheduling appointments for Madison County residents in Phase 1b to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The health department says these individuals are people who work in Madison County at a…
