Madison Co. Fire Department receives over $6k for grain bin rescue training
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Farm Bureau presented a big check to a local fire department. More and more grain bins are going up, but so is the…
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2 face multiple charges after guns, drugs found in Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men are facing multiple charges after U.S. Marshals and Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics investigators searched a Sequoia Drive home earlier this week. Steffon Steele and David Harrison are each facing various gun and drug charges stemming…
A.J. Merriweather named third Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson native and Harlem Globetrotter A.J. Merriweather has been named the third Hub City Hero, according to a news release from the City of Jackson. Merriweather started his…
8 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,925 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now 10,925 total confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 23-years-old…
COVID survivor gets big surprise for 90th birthday
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Family and friends of Miss Excie Lou Williams lined up for a drive-by birthday celebration Wednesday afternoon. They normally have her celebration at The Old Country Store, but due…
Locals learn firearm safety from training instructors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders who teach firearms training say it seems more people are jumping at the chance to own a gun. One local handgun training instructor says it's a trend…
'Operation Volunteer Strong' leads to the recovery of 150 children in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In fall 2020, 240 kids in Tennessee were missing. "Children in our state are safer. Predators are behind bars, and for those who aren't, they should be…
$10,000 donation allows RIFA to buy new equipment for programs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA in Jackson has received $10,000 from Amerigroup Tennessee to support the nonprofit's Community Outreach program and Soup Kitchen. According to a news release, the money will allow RIFA to buy two refrigerator and freezer units, and…
Health department moves to phase 1c, provides update on J&J vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is moving to the next phase of vaccine distribution. The department announced they're moving forward with vaccinations for group…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,598 new cases, 777,935 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 3. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
COVID-19 spread trending downwards in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cases are continuing to remain low in West Tennessee. The trends are clear: for now, COVID-19's spread in West Tennessee is at its lowest level since the beginning…
3 additional deaths, 5 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those residents are: a 78-year-old woman, who died Nov. 8, 2020 a 93-year-old woman,…
Police seek ID of two shoplifting suspects in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the identity of two shoplifting suspects. One theft occurred at Walmart in north Jackson, where Walmart reported a woman gathered an undetermined amount of merchandise and passed all points of legal…
Rein-bow Riding Academy seeks volunteers for new year
HURON, Tenn. -- A local therapy and learning center is in dire need of volunteers. Rein-bow Riding Academy in Huron is ready to welcome new faces for its therapeutic horseback riding…
SAS Shoes to close down due to pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another business has been forced to close down due to the pandemic. SAS Shoes on Vann Drive in Jackson will be closing its doors soon. The store has…
