Local students honor 9/11 victims with song, prayer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- St. Mary's Catholic School students honored the victims of 9/11 Friday. Students first started with a prayer in mass, then came outside to form a circle around the flagpole to…
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99-year-old report card found in Waverly flood debris
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- An unexpected item was found among the debris left behind by August's devastating flood in Middle Tennessee: a report card dating back to 1922. Amy Miller, coordinator for Tennessee's National Flood Insurance program, made the discovery…
5 deaths, 276 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another five Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 41-year-old male who died September 1 A 54-year-old female who…
The Ned gives kids chance to paint mural
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How would you like your kid to leave their mark in Jackson for future generations? A downtown Jackson venue is allowing kids to help bring color to the lives…
JMCSS receives donation, recognizes students during monthly meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System leaders met for their monthly board meeting on Thursday. Among some of the items discussed, board leaders passed a motion to increase health insurance premiums on employees that would like a broader…
LIFELINE, Joe Mahan Ford reveal winner of 2021 car giveaway
PARIS, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services announced their 2021 car giveaway winner. Joe Mahan and LIFELINE partnered together to give away a 2019 Ford EcoSport to one lucky LIFELINE donor. "Joe…
American Heart Association official talks return of Heart Walk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After switching to a virtual event last year, the Heart Walk is returning to West Tennessee this weekend. "We are so excited to be hosting the West Tennessee 2021…
County mayors address rise in COVID-19 cases in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 cases in Madison County have seen a rapid increase, but what about other counties in West Tennessee? Some have seen cases jump from over 1,000 to now…
Henry County correctional officer arrested, charged over inappropriate contact
PARIS, Tenn. -- A Henry County correctional officer has been arrested for allegedly having inappropriate contact with an inmate. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the investigation began last week after a report said an officer was having inappropriate contact…
Dyersburg police seek suspect in relation to two incidents
*Some contents of the story may be disturbing* DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department says it is searching for a suspect in relation to two incidents. The department says that on Aug. 15, around 1:20 a.m., an officer…
CWD positive deer found in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a deer in Henry County was confirmed to have chronic wasting disease (CWD). The TWRA says this changes Weakley County…
University of Memphis Lambuth reports 3rd year of record enrollment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth says it has reached another record enrollment. The university says this is the third year in a row that it has seen an increase, with 1,070 in 2019, just over 1,320 in…
Former Gleason recorder indicted for theft
GLEASON, Tenn. -- A former Gleason city recorder has been indicted, according to a news release from the Tennessee Comptroller. The release says an investigation found that former…
Jackson family escapes house fire uninjured
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday night on Hansford Place. Officers received the call around 11:32 p.m. Firefighters said the people in the home noticed the fire when their smoke alarm went off and smoke was…
City of Martin employee used department credit card for Amazon purchases, cell phone bills
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A City of Martin employee has been indicted for theft following a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. According to a news release, investigators determined John Randolph Worrell, assistant director of the city's Public Works Department, made more than $5,400…
