Sheriff, county lawsuit trial ends with split decision
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday morning, the saga of Sheriff John Mehr's lawsuit against Madison County ended, with a ruling by Judge Bill Acree. Mehr was asking for 10 additional deputies and a…
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Milan's 'Mrs. Claus' treated to 60th birthday parade
MILAN, Tenn. -- For one local town, Christmas came a little early this year. The McMinns play Santa and Mrs. Claus every year in the Milan Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade.…
'For the Love of Jackson' campaign launches to highlight local businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson TN, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and the Jackson Chamber are launching a new campaign: For the Love of Jackson. "This is a three pronged campaign,"…
233,569 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,952 deaths, 1,259 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of cases 233,569 of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, October 20. In addition, 2,952 people have died and 1,259 are currently hospitalized. Another 208,182 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
FHU selling David Shannon masks for Carl Perkins Center
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University students are raising money for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. According to a news release, a small group communication class project led to masks made to look like FHU president…
Local store to host live music, costume contest to benefit homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Third Eye Curiosities, located on East Baltimore Street in downtown Jackson, will host "KREW-FEST" on Saturday, October 24 to benefit the homeless. The record shop has teamed up with local businesses and shelters to promote a coat…
TBI: Driver in interstate chase involving THP shot self
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating an incident involving the Tennessee Highway Patrol. According to the TBI, agents are investigating after the THP chased a driver on Interstate 40 westbound. The TBI says the driver involved in the…
25 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 3,637 total in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 3,637. The health department says those cases include 10 men and 10…
County leaders tackle several issues during their monthly meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission met for their monthly meeting, Monday evening. "We got a lot of committees approved tonight which is a usual September situation so that was…
Local clinic's CEO concerned over new state health dept. mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you test negative for COVID-19, a local physician wants you to be aware of your personal medical information, because your information could still be reported to…
Officials discuss thefts, vandalism of political signs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple counties in West Tennessee are investigating thefts or vandalism of presidential campaign signs. "What people need to realize in stealing these things is that sometimes we catch…
Madison County early voting totals: Day 5
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission has released the daily totals of early voting numbers for the fifth day. The election commission says 2,180 voters cast ballots on Monday, Oct. 19 for the fifth day of early voting.…
Local film director puts Jackson in the spotlight
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since he was young, Jaron Lockridge has had a passion for film making and writing. Lockridge is a local movie director and owner of Misguided Perception Media Group, an…
Trial in killing of Tennessee prison official moved to 2021
RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) — The trial of a Tennessee convict charged with killing a corrections official before escaping prison on a tractor has been delayed until next year. Curtis Watson had been scheduled to face trial Oct. 26 in the…
AutoZone announces expansion at Lexington facility
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- AutoZone has announced plans to expand their operations in Lexington, bringing in more jobs to Henderson County. According to a news release, the expansion will be about $42 million, and will be at the AutoZone distribution…
