Jackson Symphony announces April events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is hosting a few events during the month of April. The Jackson Symphony is hosting their 60th Birthday Bash at the Greyhound on April…
Local News
COVID-19 vaccinations to open Tennesseans age 16+ by April 5
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 vaccines are readily available, and most restrictions will be lifted within two weeks. "All Tennesseans, aged 16 plus, will be eligible in Tennessee to get a…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 732 new cases, 801,645 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 22. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Simulator shows students distracted driving risks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Save a Life tour made a stop at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High Monday morning to warn students about the dangers of distracted driving.…
UPDATE: Suspect in vehicle theft, burglaries in custody
UPDATE: Lexington police confirmed just before 5 p.m. Monday that Parker was taken into custody. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff's Office are searching for an individual wanted in connection with the theft of…
Jackson police seek suspect in Monday shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting Monday afternoon in northeast Jackson. Police say officers responded to a report of a shooting just before 2:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Ivy Hill…
Health Department scheduling vaccinations for Madison County residents over 16
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Madison County Regional Health Department has opened up vaccination appointments for all Madison County residents ages 16 and older. The COVID-19 vaccine is now…
United Way launches 211 Hub for resources
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has created a website tool for the community to find help. "The 211 Hub is now an extension of our 211…
'I Heart UTM' week returning in April
MARTIN, Tenn. --The University of Tennessee at Martin has plans to host their seventh annual "I Heart UTM" week from April 5 through April 11, according to a news release. The events will include in-person and virtual options for students,…
4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,036 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,036. Those patients range in age from 19-years-old to 77-years-old. There are…
Residents share how they plan to spend the third round of stimulus checks
JACKSON, Tenn.--Another stimulus check has already started hitting the bank accounts. This third round of checks is over double the amount from the previous check passed in December. Stimulus receiver, John Woods, said…
Jackson firefighters participate in rescue training
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local firefighters received much needed knowledge today pertaining to saving a life. The Jackson Fire Department firefighters learned some useful techniques on how to properly rescue those in a…
Local university presents play
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local university presented a play Saturday to entertain its students, faculty and the community. The Union University Theatre presented a play called "The School for Scandal" Saturday afternoon at the W.D. Powell Theatre. The play was…
9 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,032 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 9 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,032. Those patients range in age from 15-years-old to 74-years-old.…
Local pharmacy distributes Johnson and Johnson vaccine
JACKSON, TN -- One local pharmacy holds a drive-thru vaccine event in Jackson. Phipps Pharmacy gave patients the chance to receive their COVID-19 vaccine Saturday. The pharmacy administered Johnson and Johnson vaccines in Madison County during a drive-thru vaccination event.…
