Alamo woman remembers fallen brother
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Many are preparing for Memorial Day weekend festivities, whether it is a cookout or a day at the lake. However you choose to commemorate the holiday, take some time to…
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West Tennesseans place flags for Memorial Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In commemoration of Memorial Day, the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition coordinated the placement of small American flags on the graves of veterans. "It is a day of remembrance, of memory…
Drive-thru birthday party held in Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessean received a special birthday party. Saturday was Jordan Hunt's birthday, and it was celebrated with a drive-thru party. First responders, friends and family drove up in their vehicles, gave gifts to and wished Hunt…
19,789 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 329 deaths, 1,573 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 19,789 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, May 23. In addition, 329 people have died and 1,573 have been hospitalized. Another 12,745 have recovered. The report shows the following…
Museum holds community weekend, announces special guest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For those of you looking for a place to spend Memorial Day and don't know where to go, there is one place you might be interested in. The Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum held a community…
Health department confirms additional COVID-19 case, total up to 168
JACKSON, Tenn. — One new case of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total to 168, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The most recent patient is a 46-year-old female, who is not hospitalized. Health…
JCM, North Side hold graduation ceremonies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two more schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System have commended the class of 2020. "I'm just glad that Jackson-Madison County allowed us to be able to still have a graduation because I know many people still…
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare opens new COVID-19 clinics
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is one of the many medical organizations on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of their health experts have helped create two new clinics…
Bolivar Central High holds recognition ceremony
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local high school recognized another group of students on Friday. Bolivar Central High School had their Honors Recognition Ceremony for students, but hosted the ceremony on their YouTube channel, Bolivar Central Media. Due to the COVID-19…
Meeting looks deeper into JMCSS budget cuts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System was asked by the county to cut $6 million from this year's budget and almost $10 million from next year's budget. At Friday's budget committee meeting, a more detailed look at what…
School holds celebration for retiring employee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school is honoring one of their longtime employees with a special surprise party. Nova Early Learning Center held a drive-thru retirement party in honor of speech pathologist Nancy Jernigan. She's retiring after 38 years.…
Local university plans to reopen campus for in-person classes
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University announced plans to welcome students back for on-campus classes and activities for the fall semester. "We are doing a lot of planning right now around that and that is…
Suspect arrested after fire ruled arson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has confirmed a suspect is in custody after a fire Friday afternoon was ruled arson. Officials say firefighters responded to a duplex fire on Judson Cove Friday afternoon. Firefighters were able to get…
Alexander Elementary students honored with drive-thru ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Alexander Elementary School kindergarten students got the graduation they wanted. The kindergarten classes got to experience a drive-thru graduation ceremony. Around 60 students hopped in cars -- driven by their parents -- and got to see their…
19,394 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 315 deaths, 1,560 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 19,394 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, May 22. In addition, 315 people have died and 1,560 are hospitalized. Another 12,566 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
