Paris landmark highlighted in Southern Living Magazine
PARIS, Tenn. -- A small town in West Tennessee is getting some special attention. Paris, Tennessee is home to a 70-foot replica of the 1,063-foot original Eiffel tower in Paris,…
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Jackson man shares COVID-19 survival story
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is sharing his story of surviving COVID-19. Devoisie Owens was released from Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on Thursday, and now he wants to tell everyone his…
Madison County officers graduate from CIT class
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement came together Friday to celebrate two big occasions. Officers from across Madison County celebrated their graduation from the Crisis Intervention Team Training. The 40 hour…
THP accepting applications for state trooper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding people they can still apply to be a state trooper. The applications are open until Feb. 2, and there are two different processes…
New studies reveal long-term effects of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As states across the country rush to get vaccines out to citizens, more research is showing the true long-term effects of COVID-19. "The most common type of long-term…
Local apartment complex launches free library for residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year, the Jackson-Madison County Library partnered with Jackson Housing Authority to provide Lincoln Courts WiFi in their community rooms. Now, they're working together again to encourage reading…
JSCC men's basketball season suspended
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College's Green Jays men's basketball season has been suspended due to the number of students available to participate, according to a news release. The release says the women's basketball season started on Jan. 27,…
52 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,419 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 52 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says there are now a total of 10,419 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new cases…
Clarksburg students gather to remember classmate Emily Peterson
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- Emily Peterson, a star basketball athlete at Clarksburg School, expected to graduate in May. In October of last year, Peterson was killed in a car accident. During the school's…
Agenda review meeting turns tense following JPD request
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials in the Hub City discussed topics Thursday during an agenda review meeting as they prepared for next month's city council meeting. "Next item is consideration to…
New space gives small businesses room to work
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee city is opening a new space for small businesses. In the heart of downtown McKenzie, a new space has emerged called The RailYard. It's a brand…
Madison County Sheriff's Office unveils new 'BolaWrap' device
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office will now have a new tool that they hope can safely detain people. Thursday, they unveiled the BolaWrap device. It's a tool that fires a…
Business owners express concerns over proposed minimum wage increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local restaurants are concerned about the possibility of the nation's minimum wage being raised. In President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package or stimulus plan, he has…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,777 new cases, 717,583 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 28. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Gov. Lee lifts restrictions on school sporting events
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced the state is lifting restrictions that were placed on school sporting events. In a video announcement, the governor said restrictions placed on public gatherings and school sporting attendance will be lifted on Monday,…
