Newbern Police Department confirms death of Chief Richard Barnes
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- According to a post from The Newbern Police Department's Facebook page, Chief Richard Barnes has died. Barnes served the community for more than 40 years. The police…
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Importance of calling before digging
GIBSON CO., Tenn-- Local utility officers want to show a dramatization of how important it is to call before you dig. "It's very important to get the word out and to educate our community," said Allyson Horner, General Manager…
Late home arrival from school causes concerns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents are concerned over the arrival time of students. One school system representative says they are currently 27 bus drivers short and have been using other drivers to help cover different routes. The school system's chief support…
Le Bonheur CEO looks to expand in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is getting ready to expand the resources they provide across West Tennessee. Le Bonheur CEO Michael Wiggins spoke at the Jackson Rotary Club meeting about…
Jackson schools recognize Hunger Action Month with food drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are partnering together to recognize Hunger Action Month. Trinity Christian Academy and the University of School of Jackson are celebrating their 10th annual food drive with…
Charges dismissed against Dyersburg man involved in fatal fight
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man involved in a fatal fight has been released from jail. Robert Chesser was walking out of the bar Saturday, Aug. 28 when he and four…
THP video encourages safety ahead of Labor Day weekend
With the Labor Day holiday almost here, Tennessee Highway Patrol released a video encouraging drivers to stay safe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHvQG20PczM&t=168s The video features deputies with the THP and other state highway patrols. And regardless of their uniform, they all say they…
Lane College hosts 139th annual Fall Convocation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College officially launched students into the 2021-22 school year with the school's 139th Fall Convocation. "It is a time when the college comes together to celebrate another…
Tennessee Secretary of State promotes voter registration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It is now National Voter Registration Month, and the Secretary of State’s office helping with efforts to get people registered. Secretary of State Tre Hargett says his office working to encourage voter registration in three ways: Holding…
Children continue to be hit hard by virus surge in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The state Department of Health says the number of children contracting COVID-19 now make up 40% of all of Tennessee’s cases. Tennessee is confronting a steady rise in hospitalizations that mirror the drastic numbers from the…
Schools come together for 10th annual RIFA food drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trinity Christian Academy and University School of Jackson are celebrating the 10th annual RIFA food drive. This year, USJ says Jackson Christian, Sacred Heart and St. Mary's are also…
JTA suspending Hollywood-Walmart route starting Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority says it is suspending one of its routes. JTA says the Hollywood-Walmart route will be suspended on Thursday, Sept. 2 until further notice. JTA says this decision was made due to a shortage…
Jackson-Madison County Library ditches overdue fines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library says it is ditching overdue fines. According to a news release, the library says it is now implementing a new policy where if an item is not returned by the due date, it…
HCMC to host vaccine drive at Central High School
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center will be hosting a vaccination event on Wednesday, Sept. 1. The event will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Central High School at 325 Jones Bend Road, according to a…
COVID-19 Task Force holds discussion on masks in schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community leaders are coming together as the Madison County COVID-19 Task Force, and are making an important decision regarding the school district. West Tennessee Healthcare reports 141…
