Seniors -- as in senior citizens -- celebrate National Prom Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seniors were able to celebrate with a prom, but it's not the senior prom you're thinking of. National Prom Day for many brings memories of dancing, friends and…
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Flash flooding leads to rescues, bridge damage in West Tennessee
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Overnight flash flooding in southwest Tennessee caused issues, including rescues, bridge damage and school in three counties to be let out. The rain started around 10…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,313 new cases, 811,842 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 31. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Health department accepting walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The release says that Tennesseans over the age of 16 are eligible to get the vaccine in Madison County. But they do say appointments…
Man charged in 2016 murder of 2-month-old arrested in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man that had been on house arrest has been arrested on weapon and drug charges. Press Release Incident Type: Illegal Weapon Possession Date: March 31, 2021 A Dyersburg man on house arrest was... Posted…
Death of K9 unit under investigation in McNairy County
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The death of a K9 unit is being investigated in McNairy County. A…
Mask mandate to expire at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mask mandate for Madison County is set to expire Wednesday. A news release from the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says the requirement will expire Wednesday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. “I’m pleased with how our…
4 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 11,101 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Wednesday. A total of 11,101 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from…
37 charged in violent drug ring led from inside Tennessee prison
(AP) -- A prosecutor says dozens face federal charges in a violent, years-long drug ring that an inmate orchestrated from inside a Tennessee state prison using smuggled cellphones. According to a news release from acting U.S. Attorney Mary Jane Stewart,…
Jackson Theatre Guild to present 'Driving Miss Daisy' live on stage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Driving Miss Daisy" will be hitting the stage in the Hub City. The Jackson Theatre Guild, in association with Dramatists Play Services Inc., will present the play April 22-25…
West Tennessee Healthcare reviews hospital upgrades, revenues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials gathered in-person and virtual to discuss updates. The board of trustees of West Tennessee Healthcare held its meeting Tuesday night. Some resolutions made were upgrades to…
Proposal could see Jackson in new contract with Waste Management
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders said they had decided not to renew the contract with Waste Management for garbage pickup in Jackson. However, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the city is…
Education leaders tour new Jackson Central-Merry, Madison Academic schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Central-Merry High School and Madison Academic are in the final months of construction. To get a glimpse of the final result, the Education Vision Committee members,…
Fresh Start program offers employment opportunity to homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Homeless or previously homeless individuals have a new employment opportunity. Area Relief Ministries and the City of Jackson partnered to start the Fresh Start program, a landscaping…
Health officials, pharmacies say vaccine appointments declining
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local health officials and pharmacies provided the latest updates on vaccine progress in West Tennessee. A little over a week ago, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department opened…
