West Tennessee agencies train for active shooters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement from around West Tennessee are training for a variety of situations. "With some of the situations that take place in society, obviously we want to protect the…
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Lifeline hosts Donuts and Donors event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A life saving resource creates a way to bring in more donations. Lifeline Blood Services hosted a pop up event called Donuts and Donors with the help of J-Town Coffee.…
Madison County sees 12th COVID-19 death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of Friday, 12 Madison County residents have died due to complications with COVID-19. "This is a very serious virus," said West Tennessee Healthcare Chief Communications and Compliance…
Siren testing to be moved to Saturday in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency will no longer be testing sirens on Wednesdays. A news release from the agency says they will begin testing the warning siren every Saturday at noon. This change will go into effect…
THP: Texas man suffered medical emergency prior to Friday crash
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Texas man died after a crash Friday morning near the Interstate 155 bridge near Dyersburg. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 44-year-old William Lee Harper III, of Brownsboro, Texas, died in the crash around…
Madison County classified as COVID-19 hot spot
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of coronavirus cases increased so dramatically over the past two weeks, Madison County is now considered a hot spot. "It should make people wake up," said…
89,078 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 938 deaths, 4,120 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 89,078 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, July 24. In addition, 938 people have died and 4,120 have been hospitalized. Another 52,983 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
2 additional deaths reported in Madison Co.; 25 new COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died as a result of COVID-19, and 25 more residents have tested positive. The health department says there are now a total of…
New JMCSS superintendent receives warm welcome from community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local leader received a warm welcome from the local community. "I want to see our school system as one of the leading educational institutions in this state," said Jackson-Madison…
Leaders host virtual forums on equity, justice
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders in the Hub City are coming together to have an in-depth conversation about racial issues, both locally and across the country. As a complement to the recent 'Be the Change'…
West Tennessee locations listed in White House report's 'Red Zone'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More counties in Tennessee are becoming areas of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Bill Lee said since the state of emergency was declared, Tennessee has been evolving in its response to coronavirus. Thursday, Gov. Lee unveiled…
Union University issues statement after rescinding acceptance of student
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After receiving hundreds of shares on social media, many are questioning the legality of rescinding a Union University student's acceptance to the university's nurse anesthesia graduate program based on sexual…
Students recognized after attending summer reading program
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- After being out of school due to the pandemic, a program is helping fill the gaps for students. 18 students in the Brownsville Boys and Girls Club participated in the…
Foundation cancels annual Charity Gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation announced Thursday that the annual Charity Gala, originally scheduled for November, will be cancelled. The Board of Trustees voted to cancel the November 14 event due to concerns caused by the COVID-19…
Tennessee to launch “Face It” mask campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennesseans will be seeing a new public service announcement on Friday. Gov. Bill Lee announced that the new PSA will encourage mask use across the state, according to a news…
