Hospital closes temporary ICU, continues surgeries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It has been nearly two years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 numbers are on the decrease here in Jackson as more people wear their masks and take…
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Shiloh National Military Park to host series of October hikes
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is hosting a series of ranger-led hikes this October. Each hike will be at its own portion of the battlefield, and will feature moderate terrain for hikers, the park says. The park says…
Wendy's customer doused with hot oil by shift manager in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A fast food manager was arrested in Huntingdon after police say he doused a customer with hot oil. According to a police report, a man purchased food in a Wendy's drive-thru late Tuesday night, before returning to…
JPD, McDonald's celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you stopped at the McDonald's on North Highland Avenue in Jackson Wednesday morning, you may have been greeted by someone in a different uniform. McDonald's and the Jackson Police Department celebrated National Coffee with a…
Man wanted in Kansas homicide found in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshal Service says a man wanted in Kansas was found in Madison County. Marshals say Andrel Spates Jr. was tracked to a home on Sable Wood Cove in Three Way, where he then surrendered…
Hardeman County Sheriff's Dept. mourns loss of deputy Dale Wyman
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardeman County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department says Deputy Dale Wyman died Wednesday due to injuries he received from a crash in August of 2012. The crash…
TDOT marks October as Adopt-A-Highway month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Wondered about adopting a highway? October may be the month for you. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is continuing its effort to reduce litter by recognizing October as Adopt-A-Highway month. TDOT says the program began in 1989,…
TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hardeman County. According to the TBI, correctional officers with the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office were outside of the Hardeman…
Clinic hosts 'Take Your Girls Out 5K' in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local clinic is helping women battling breast cancer. "Twelve years ago we did this, and it was in March. We had 16 people," said Jon Ewing,…
Senator takes part in 7th annual Barbecue Fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One senator showed his thanks to his supporters. Sen. Ed Jackson was a part of the seventh annual Barbecue Fundraiser on Tuesday. The plates included a barbecue sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, and a brownie for dessert.…
Delta Dental offers 'Water's Cool @ School' grant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Delta Dental of Tennessee is offering a new grant to middle schools across the state. Delta says the grant will be used to replace water fountains with a contactless Elkay bottle-filling station through the "Water's Cool @…
Kustoff visits Jackson to discuss recent bills in Washington D.C.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. representative visited the Hub City on Tuesday. Congressman David Kustoff visited the Jackson Exchange Club to discuss what's going on in Washington D.C. He discussed big spending bills regarding infrastructure, and the Reconciliation Bill…
Sheriff's deputy, Gleason Vice Mayor Danny Browning has died
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sgt. Danny Browning, with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, died Tuesday evening. Weakley County Sheriff Mike Wilson says Browning had been in the hospital due to COVID-19. Browning served multiple roles in the community, including…
Local clinic helps highlight breast cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since 1985, October has been observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the cancer affecting hundreds of thousands of people every year. "Of course breast cancer is not…
LIFELINE reports critically low blood donation levels
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says blood donation levels are critically low. “If we do not see an increase in donors this week, it is quite possible that we will run out of blood for West Tennessee’s hospitals,” said…
