Trash accumulates at former homeless camp in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trash is accumulating at what used to be a homeless camp, and now questions are being raised about who should clean it up and how. …
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TDOT releases Transportation Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2022-2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has released its plans for fiscal year 2022-2024. According to the state, TDOT's program brings nearly $2.6 billion to 68 projects across the state. TDOT says 58 are bridge projects, with 21…
Former Rep. Jimmy Eldridge appointed to TN Election Commission
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former State Representative Jimmy Eldridge has been appointed to the Tennessee State Election Commission, according to a news release. The release says Eldridge will fill the vacancy made by the retirement of Jimmy Wallace. Eldridge, who previously…
6 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,309 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,309. Those new patients range in age from 3-years-old to 67-years-old. There…
Non-profit presents scholarships, recognizes grant winners
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit hosted its second annual meeting on Tuesday. At the meeting, Leaders Education Foundation presented scholarship awards totaling $15,000 to 12 high school seniors across West…
Hearing on charcoal plant held in Hardeman County
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Community members gathered to make their voices heard. Some residents gathered outside of the Hardeman County Courthouse in Bolivar to protest plans to build a Royal…
JMCSS adjusts drug screening policy, more during April meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school officials discussed policies. The Jackson-Madison County School System met for their April policy meeting Tuesday. Some policy updates were a pre-employment drug screening requirement added. The board also increased the amount of time a complaint…
TDHA providing assistance for renters impacted by COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of Tennesseans saw their lives upturned by the COVID-19 pandemic, with job furloughs and businesses closing, putting them out of work. Now, a new program called…
Health commissioner addresses COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State health leaders gave an update on the continued fight against COVID-19. On Tuesday, Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey discussed the many people who…
Haywood County plane crash victims identified
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett has confirmed the names of those killed in last week's plane crash. They have been identified as 55-year-old Charles Chad Wayne Garland, and 74-year-old Majorie Ann Garland. The plane was found…
Family seeks answers after woman, child killed in Obion County crash
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fatal crash in Obion County has left one family wanting answers. Tamara Powers, 40, and her two-year-old son were heading south on Old Turnpike Road before crashing off a bridge. "The driver, Ms. Powers,…
Help wanted: Businesses struggle to hire in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Business is booming in West Tennessee, and employers are having a hard time trying to keep up. Tuesday morning, Green Frog Coffee Company was slammed with customers.…
REAL ID deadline pushed back to May of 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is pushing back the REAL ID deadline. The department says it has been pushed back 19 months, requiring anyone who boards a commercial flight, or enters a federal building to…
Cody Nance's PBR tickets go on sale in-person Friday, online Saturday
PARIS, Tenn. -- Fans are getting the chance to meet Cody Nance and snag tickets to an upcoming summer event. The Henry County Chamber of Commerce says fans will be able to purchase tickets to the PBR in Paris at…
DSCC offers virtual New Student Orientation for fall, summer students
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College is offering New Student Orientation for summer and fall students. Students will have the chance to ask questions, learn more about courses, majors and financial aid, as well as register for classes. This…
