Tennessee sees rise in COVID-19 cases, vaccinations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey says COVID-19 vaccinations in the state are on the rise. "Our vaccine uptake in Tennessee is up 22% week over week…
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Birthday Bash to kickoff year-long celebration of Jackson, Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A year-long celebration is just weeks away from kicking off in downtown Jackson. The Birthday Bash Kick Off will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jackson and Madison County on Aug. 14. The event will feature live music,…
West Tennessee Healthcare encouraging antibody treatments for COVID patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is encouraging residents who are positive for COVID-19 to discuss monoclonal antibody infusions, such as Regeneron or bamlaniviman, as options to decrease hospitalization and lessen the severity of COVID-19 symptoms, according to a news…
5 injured in multiple shootings over 24 hours in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating multiple shootings in the past 24 hours. Police responded to the first report around 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1 after a Shotspotter alert of shots fired in the 100 block of Lincoln…
Suspect in custody after early morning stabbing
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police have confirmed a suspect is in custody after a stabbing early Monday morning. Police say officers responded to a home on Scott Street around 12:30 a.m. and found a 61-year-old man with a metal object…
JMCSS welcomes students for first day of school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a new school year in the Jackson-Madison County School System, with many plans and expectations for teachers and students. Teachers welcomed kids into Thelma Barker Elementary for…
Suspect arrested in Friday shooting in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police have confirmed a suspect is in custody following a shooting on Friday. Police say officers responded to a report of a shooting around 10 a.m. Friday on Sampson Avenue. According to a news release, witnesses…
Jackson Chamber celebrates partnership with Japan-America Society
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber is celebrating 20 years of membership in the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc., according to a news release. There are seven Japanese-owned manufacturing companies in Jackson, and the release says membership in the organization…
Tennessee Wildlife Federation photo contest open
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation has opened submissions for its wildlife and landscape photo contest, according to a news release. The release says the contest is in its seventh year, and photographers from across the state are encouraged…
U.S. Marine receives celebrates a promotion with family and friends
CEDAR GROVE, Tenn.-- A U.S. Marine came back to where it all started to celebrate with his family. Derek Siler was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps on Sunday and pinned…
Congressman Kustoff hosts 2nd annual Kustoff Family Cookout
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- West Tennesseans attended the second annual Kustoff family cookout. The cookout was held at the Barn at Snider Farms. Congressman David Kustoff and several state leaders attended the event. Kustoff…
Storms cause damage to West TN counties
MADISON CO. Tenn. --- Last night many people in West Tennessee experienced power outages and storm damage. "So last night, when we had the storms come through we started getting multiple reports of trees…
Trenton Fire Chief on leave after weekend arrest
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee fire chief was arrested over the weekend after a wreck in Trenton. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says troopers responded to a crash with property damage at Lexington Street and 10th Street in Trenton on…
Gibson Electric working to restore power
GIBSON CO., Tenn. --- Many remain without power after overnight storms. According to information from Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, crews are still out working to restore power to many who were affected by last night's storms. Information received stated that…
Tax-free weekend counts toward groceries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tax free weekend is in full swing and shoppers are taking advantage of the grocery sales. Virtually all non-alcohol, grocery and dining purchases are tax-free until August 5th. There are…
