Health officials respond to rising COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Tenn.-- With the spread of the delta variant and cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise, health officials say they are becoming more concerned for residents across West Tennessee. "We have…
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Multiplying Good: Patrick Parham
It’s time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It’s in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Patrick Parham is a man showing that ministry goes…
DEVELOPING STORY: Police respond to north Jackson neighborhood
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police respond to the area of Kemmons Drive off of North Highland in north Jackson on Wednesday. When our crews arrived shortly after 7 p.m., they found a large police presence with multiple police cars and crime scene…
Local recreation center hosts human trafficking awareness workshop
JACKSON, TN--A local recreation center is helping the community learn the importance of stopping human trafficking. Westwood Recreation Center hosted a human trafficking awareness workshop for residents in Jackson. The workshop…
Facebook group uplifts the community through prayer
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- "We are just so ecstatic to see what God is going to do after we pray," said Earleane Pipkin, visionary for Women in Prayer for Tennessee. Women in Prayer…
8-year-old raises over $3,000 for new Little Free Pantry
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Back in March, 8-year-old Barrett Bowers raised $3,360 through a hot chocolate business for a school project. He decided he wanted to use the funds to purchase…
Hardin County Schools to begin school year next week
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools are opening their doors for students next week. "I'm really excited about school starting back. It's probably one of the most exciting times…
Madison County lawyer temporarily suspended
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County lawyer has been temporarily suspended. According to a news release from the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, Angela Joy Hopson was suspended on Wednesday. The release says Hopson was suspended for failing to…
Red Sand campaign raises awareness for victims of human trafficking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations are spreading awareness with red sand. The Scarlet Rope Project organization and West Tennessee Healthcare are using red sand in sidewalk cracks to symbolize the…
Bolivar Police Department recreates Critical Response Team
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- After a 10 year absence, the Bolivar Police Department is bringing back a Critical Response Team. The goal of the team is to keep the community safer. "You got to be prepared for what's going on…
Barbers, cosmetologists to undergo domestic violence training in January
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Starting in January, licensed Tennessee cosmetologists and barbers will be required to undergo training to recognize the signs of domestic violence. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, along with the state Board of Cosmetology and Barber…
Jackson Exchange Club names 2020 Man of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club held a special ceremony for its 2020 Man of the Year on Tuesday. It's a title many men in the Jackson community have…
West Tennessee Healthcare holds monthly board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare held their monthly board meeting Tuesday afternoon. During the meeting board members gave their COVID-19 reports for the year. They also spoke about changes in their Economic Development Department due to the…
Operation Southern Shield aims to reduce speeding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies are cracking down on speeding in the southeast. West Tennessee law enforcement has an initiative called Operation Southern Shield. The operation lasts from Memorial Day…
Tennessee Republicans encourage vaccinations in new letter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Republicans have released a letter encouraging people to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines. The letter from the lawmakers says COVID-19 cases are increasing, especially among the unvaccinated population, due to the delta variant. The letter…
