Businesses work to keep positions filled as omicron plagues workforce
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Now Hiring" signs are popping up at several businesses in the Hub City, and with the recent surge of the omicron variant, that may not change anytime soon.…
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Medical group donates $50k to Hospice Home campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first hospice home in the Jackson community is a step closer to fruition. Pictured from L to R: Frank McMeen – President of The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, Dr. Fielding Randolph, Dr.…
Carroll County launches contest to develop county seal
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- One county is inviting its residents to leave a permanent mark on history. In celebration of Carroll County turning 200, their bicentennial committee is launching a contest to develop a county seal. According to a news…
COVID-19 in Madison County: 1,248 new cases this week, 1 death
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death and another 1,248 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says an 85-year-old man died on Jan. 2 due to complications from COVID-19. The total…
New restaurants see success in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While some restaurants have closed in the Hub City, others have been able to continue. Doe's Eat Place opened almost two months ago in downtown Jackson, and the…
JMCSS Edu Vision Meeting addresses ESSER funds, more
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School board leaders and county leaders met for their Education Vision Meeting. One of the primary subjects discussed was installing a new phone system with the ESSER dollars to have better communication with parents, teachers…
Union to host Faith in the Marketplace Feb. 3
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University is hosting a special guest in February. The university says its McAfee School of Business will be hosting Frank Harrison for its annual Faith in the Marketplace…
At-home COVID-19 tests sold out across Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A lot of things have had supply chain issues during the pandemic, but what about the number of COVID-19 tests? "Supply chain issues have been a problem for a…
Madison Academic High School opens its doors for classes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was the first week of operations at the Madison Academic High School. "We don't have to worry about leaks and cracks anymore," said Chad Guthrie, the…
Dyer woman accused of TennCare fraud
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Dyer woman is being accused of TennCare fraud and theft of services. Amy Haynes, 45, is said to have failed to report her marriage as well as her and her spouse's income, according to a news…
Proposal including community input on city spending doesn't pass
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Jackson City Council's special called meeting on Tuesday, the council passed on second reading a proposed budget amendment to acquire nearly $5 million worth of additional industrial…
Human Trafficking Awareness Day brings issues to light
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world, and could be taking place right under your nose. The month of January is recognized as Human Trafficking…
Search is on for new airline to and from West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local airport leaders met to discuss several topics Monday evening, including when a new airline could be coming to the Hub City and when Boutique Air's last day…
JMCSS leaders talk Jackson Central-Merry updates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School leaders met Monday evening for a work session. The school system is waiting on bleachers for Jackson Central-Merry, and they…
Surgeons face difficulties amid blood donation shortage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Surgeons are having a difficult time performing surgeries due to the lack of an important resource that you can help provide. Due to the pandemic, natural disasters, and…
