Investigation into Jackson Generals leads to changes at City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's own investigation into the side deal made with the Jackson Generals is revealing millions of dollars was spent on the team, without the…
Local News
Teachers, staff receive over $1,000 in bonuses in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local school district gave big bonuses to teachers and staff. The Milan Special School District started back to school in August, offering in-person and virtual options for…
New guidelines released for individuals vaccinated against COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has released new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new guidelines go in effect on Tuesday, March 9. The health department says people who are fully vaccinated…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,338 new cases, 785,242 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, March 9. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For more information on COVID-19, go to the…
Brownsville man sentenced to 7 years on gun charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Brownsville man was sentenced to more than seven years on federal gun charges following an October 2019 search of a Brownsville home. Orlando Mays, 41, is accused of having several guns inside his Brownsville home at…
Madison County man sentenced to 15 years on federal gun, drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man has been sentenced to 15 years on federal gun and drug-related charges. Joseph DiMarco, 47, pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance…
Presentation shows $3 million in undocumented expenses between city, Jackson Generals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson received a presentation by the Crone Law Firm on the relationship between the former city administration and the Jackson Baseball Club, known as the Jackson Generals. According to a news release, the investigation…
Waitr expanding delivery services to Henderson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The food delivery app Waitr is expanding their delivery service in the Jackson area and bringing more jobs, according to a news release. The app is launching in Henderson with a special for free delivery through the…
7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,956 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another seven new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,956. Those new patients range in age from 6-years-old to 60-years-old. There are currently…
JMCSS school board reviews bonuses for teachers, school activities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School board members went over important topics that affects not only students, but employees as well. Throughout the session, members shed a light on diversity resolutions…
Airport Authority discusses current projects, budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority held a meeting Monday. Members discussed their current projects, including lighting improvements. They also discussed the capital budget and approved contracts for this fiscal year. As for the audit, the…
5 charged in human trafficking investigation
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five men are now facing charges following an investigation by the TBI's Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Department of Homeland Security, Union City Police Department and Obion County Sheriff's Office. …
FHU graduate John Law appointed as university's vice chancellor
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- John Law is joining Freed-Hardeman University as vice chancellor, according to a news release. Law graduated from the university in 1989, and moved on to have a 32-year career with Farm Bureau Insurance, from which he retired…
The next round of stimulus checks: What you need to know
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We've received plenty of viewer questions about the stimulus checks. Just one step remains before the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 becomes law. The House of Representatives is…
West Tennessee Healthcare holding vaccination event Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you qualify for a vaccine, but haven't gotten one yet, Tuesday just might be your chance. West Tennessee Healthcare is doing a vaccine event from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.…
