New business offers artists space to express creativity
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A new space is opening in Chester County for artists to show off their creativity. The Depot of Henderson is open on Main Street in Henderson for artists in the…
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Paris resident sentenced to 13 years for drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Paris resident as been sentenced to federal prison on drug related charges. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says Verdell Crosser, 63, of Paris, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.…
Benton County man sentenced on drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Benton County was sentenced on drug related charges on Friday. In a news release, the District Attorney's Office says 43-year-old Kelvin Melton, of Big Sandy, was sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Court documents…
Cases rise, hospitalization down: Health officials see new trends with COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cases up, hospitalizations down. Those are only some of the new trends on COVID-19 in Jackson. With 70 cases Thursday and 75 on Friday, cases are rising in Madison…
Authorities seek public help in locating sex offender
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department and the U.S. Marshal Service are seeking an individual for violation of the Sex Offender Registry. In a news release, US Marshals say they are seeking Qasandra Dance, who is a registered sex…
1 injured in shooting at Lincoln Courts apartments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed one person was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon at Lincoln Courts apartments. Police say officers responded to a report of a shooting around 1:45 p.m. Friday to the 100 block of Lincoln…
JMCSS parents react to sudden switch to distance learning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Thursday night's school board meeting, Jackson-Madison County decided to call off in-person instruction, and instead, switch to distance learning. "In the end, I think we all understand…
130,458 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,326 deaths, 5,725 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 130,458 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, August 14. In addition, 1,326 people have died and 5,725 have been hospitalized. Another 91,323 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
JMCSS Athletics to shift back to Phase One safety measures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a result of the decision to postpone in-person classes at Jackson-Madison County Schools, JMCSS fall sports will return to Phase One safety measures. The decision was made Friday morning during an emergency meeting of JMCSS Senior…
JMCSS issues adjustments to 'New Normal Initiative' Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday morning, the Jackson-Madison County School System issued a list of adjustments to their plans for the 2020-2021 school year in a news release. The release states that…
75 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 1,704 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 75 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The newest confirmed cases include 32 males, 43 females, and range from ages 1 to 79. A total of…
School board meeting talks JMCSS's move to distance learning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School officials in Jackson-Madison County are making major changes to the school reopening plan. While school is still slated to start August 24, parents need to be prepared. The…
Free WiFi to be expanded to public housing communities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Free WiFi is coming to public housing communities in Jackson. The Jackson-Madison County Library teamed up with Jackson Housing Authority and Jackson Energy Authority to bring free WiFi to the community…
Local community activist dies due to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community activist known for her dedication to helping children has died due to COVID-19. People recognized Tanya Rivers when she spoke. Her assertive voice and passion was…
Immunizations being offered by local health department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of year again: time to get your children vaccinated. Students must have shot records up-to-date whether they are enrolled in virtual learning or in-person learning. The Jackson-Madison…
