Local NAACP leader reacts to death of George Floyd
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Harrell Carter, president of the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP, spoke on the recent death of George Floyd. "And the suspect was trying to grasp for air, those types…
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Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy; to close hundreds of stores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, discount home goods retailer Tuesday Morning announced it filed for bankruptcy. The company blames COVID-19 for prolonged store closures that put a strain on the business. As part…
Jackson police seek IDs in shoplifting investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two persons of interest in a shoplifting incident. On May 15, a man and a woman left Plato's Closet with merchandise that was not…
Gibson, Carroll Counties continue phased reopening
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Cities and counties across Tennessee slowly reopen according to Gov. Bill Lee's executive orders. Economies in 89 counties continue to reopen with the guidelines stated within the Tennessee…
Bolivar Police Department donates $1,000 to Warriors Center
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Warriors Center came to Bolivar just last year, with a huge mission: To help those in the community struggling with addiction. "Some are coming in here messed up.…
Health department to hold mask distribution Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will have another free mask giveaway on Monday. The masks are washable, reusable cloth masks. The giveaway will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30…
21,306 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 353 deaths, 1,647 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 21,306 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, May 27. In addition, 353 people have died and 1,647 have been hospitalized. Another 13,916 have recovered. The report shows the following…
Health officials confirm enrollment in plasma trial, mayors hope to allow summer activities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County leaders updated us on coronavirus in the area Wednesday. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had 508 patients Wednesday morning, a stark contrast to the little…
Local high school soccer team creates fun video during quarantine
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local high school soccer team is coping with COVID in a fun way. These are the South Gibson High School Lady Hornets. Each teammate recorded their part at their own home and Coach Ethan…
Selmer Summer Day Camp opens with precautions
SELMER, Tenn. -- Summer is here, and that means kids need somewhere to go while their parents are at work. "Just yesterday, seeing the kids get back together and the interaction, it…
UTM to hold orientations, registration online due to COVID-19
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin announced plans Wednesday to hold all summer orientation and registration programs, as well as transfer orientation programs, online this summer. The SOAR sessions are currently scheduled for June 22, June 24,…
Actor Gary Sinise to speak at Freed-Hardeman benefit dinner
HENDERSON, Tenn. (AP) — Freed-Hardeman University has announced that actor and activist Gary Sinise will speak at the Tennessee school’s annual benefit dinner later this year. The event is set for Dec. 4 and helps to raise funds for scholarships…
JMCSS superintendent names Catlett deputy superintendent of operations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dr. Marlon King, incoming superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools, has named Ricky Catlett as deputy superintendent of operations. Catlett is currently the principal of Chester County High School in Henderson. In a statement, King says Catlett spent…
Madison County COVID-19 cases remain at 177
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has released more information on the nine new cases of COVID-19. No new cases were confirmed Wednesday, and the case count remains at 177. Eight of the nine newest cases are…
The Basketball Tournament releases safety plan for 2020 event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Basketball Tournament has released a health and safety plan for the 2020 tournament. The Basketball Tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Jackson this summer, but tournament officials have decided to have the entire event…
