Man in custody following search in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search led to a man wanted out of Carroll County on Wednesday. Around 4:30 a.m., Clarksburg police chased a suspect into Huntingdon. The man fled his vehicle on foot…
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Health officials report 2,000 active COVID-19 cases in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, public health, education and government leaders updated the community about the pandemic. "If we don't have the staff or bed or equipment for…
Shiloh National Military Park to host cannon firing, bike tour
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park shared what guests can expect for the Labor Day weekend. The park says there will be five cannon firing demonstrations on Saturday, Sept. 4…
Jackson company accepting donations for flood victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company is doing its part to help the victims of the Middle Tennessee floods. The Lewis Corporation says it will be taking donations at its building on 127 Devonshire Square in Jackson, just off of…
Page chosen as chief justice for Tennessee Supreme Court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger A. Page has been elected as the chief justice for the state’s highest court. The state court system said Tuesday that Page was chosen by his colleagues to lead the five-member…
Madison County COVID-19 press conference (8/25/21)
The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department hosts a live press conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in the area. For more local news, click here.
Crews scour debris for more victims after Tennessee floods
WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — Crews with chainsaws and heavy equipment are clearing their way through trees matted with vegetation, garbage and debris from homes as searchers scour a creek for more flooding victims in rural Tennessee. Even cars and sheds…
Fallen sheriff's deputy honored with flag presentation
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It has been four months since former Madison County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Dyer died while on duty. Now his family and many who worked with him are honoring him in…
Public meeting addresses CWD in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is back in the spotlight. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency teamed up with University of Tennessee Extension to host a public meeting in Lexington Tuesday evening. Officials say Henderson County is…
1 killed in crash along I-40 in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There was a fatal crash on Interstate 40 on Tuesday. According to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened Tuesday morning at Mile Marker 87. The vehicle, a 2021 Mack dump truck,…
Nonprofit to host deer hunt for parents, youth in Madison County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is hosting a three-day hunting experience. The nonprofit says this will take place from Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. to Oct. 31 at 12…
Tennessee floods tear 7-month-old twins from father's arms
WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — Two 7-month-old twins were torn from their father's arms during devastating Tennessee floods that also claimed the lives of 16 others. Ryan and Rileighana were pulled out of Matthew Rigney's reach on Saturday just after he,…
Tennessee seeks public input for 2021 science standard survey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is seeking your input on K-12 science standards. A news release says residents are invited to share their comments on the Tennessee Academic Standards for science. At the end of this initial survey,…
Supreme Court orders 'Remain in Mexico' policy reinstated
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is refusing to block a court ruling ordering the Biden administration to reinstate a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S. With the three liberal justices…
JMCSS says majority of students wearing masks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, the Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King released the results of a survey. King's letter says the data from the survey shows a majority of students wearing masks. The letter breaks the data down…
