Local company talks surge of lumber prices over past year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you've tried to remodel or build something lately, you may have noticed -- but local lumber companies say prices have surged in the past year. "I've been…
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UT Martin to reopen for in-person classes this fall
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin announced plans Thursday for students to return to in-person classes for Fall 2021. The in-person option for the fall semester applies to the main campus and the regional centers in…
TBI releases School Crime, Domestic Violence studies for 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two annual studies on crime in 2020. The first study, "School Crime 2020," showed a 59 percent decrease in crimes on school campuses between 2018 and 2020, according to a news…
City of Jackson summer camp registrations opening in April
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks will host summer camps for 2021, according to a news release. Summer camps will start June 1 and run through July 23 at Westwood Recreation Center and at T.R. White…
4 deaths, 9 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed the deaths of four Madison County residents due to COVID-19 complications. Those residents are: a 100-year-old woman, who died Oct. 9, 2020 a 61-year-old woman, who died Nov. 15,…
Officials thankful after avoiding major damage in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Down in Hardin County, authorities prepared for the worst, but thankfully avoided major damage. Over in Savannah and Crump, the rain came heavy, but the area was…
Bolivar residents share concerns over Wednesday's severe weather
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Residents of Bolivar shared their thoughts on Wednesday's severe weather threats. "It's kind of bad. I'm trying to get in and out of the rain. It's supposed to…
Trenton church holds food box distribution
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local church is now helping out their county each week. First Baptist Church in Trenton is providing 1,200 food boxes once a week, totaling 4,800 boxes…
Survey shows majority of Americans favor federal minimum wage increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new survey shows the majority of American employees are in favor of a $15 federal minimum wage. Amazon and Ipsos performed the poll to get the opinions of employees who make under $15 per hour. They…
Dyersburg man arrested after cash, meth found during searches
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force recovered methamphetamine and thousands of dollars in cash in a Dyersburg home this week. According to a news release, Eric Jakata Johnson,…
Officials discuss decision to open storm shelters
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- County leaders have been watching the forecast for a few days now, preparing for storms. Now, with the severe weather approaching, several shelters have opened. "We take…
LIFELINE hosts St. Patrick's Day themed blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services made donating blood festive this St. Patrick's Day. LIFELINE says the need for blood donations still exists. Marketing Manager, Caitlin Roach says every…
Jackson State to return to in-person learning in the fall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announced its plans for the fall semester. Jackson State plans to return to an in-person format for the fall, returning students to a face-to-face learning format. "In-person classes offer students a more traditional…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,826 new cases, 795,963 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 17. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Escaped inmate back in custody
UPDATE: The Chester County Sheriff's Office confirmed around 6 p.m. that Christian Trice was back in custody. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate who walked away from a work detail around noon…
