Black History Month: Sabrina Blue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sabrina Blue is one Jacksonian who is a great example of how far hard work will get you. She started her leadership career when she was only 18-years-old at…
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American Heart Association makes donation to local high school
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A local high school received a life-saving donation on Wednesday. Students at Crockett County High School received a CPR kit from Master Medical Supplies and the American…
West Tennessee Healthcare hosting COVID-19 vaccine events Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has announced three COVID-19 vaccination events Saturday, Feb. 27. The events will be held at the following locations, by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Lane College, 545 Lane Ave., Jackson in…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,631 new cases, 768,946 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 24. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Tennessee Chamber partners with Automotive Manufacturer Association
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with the Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association to increase and enhance services for auto manufacturing, according to a news release. The release says Tennessee is ranked number one for…
Jackson eligible for TDOT Urban Transportation Planning grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson has been selected to receive an Urban Transportation Planning grant by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The grant will go toward advancing plans in the city's long-term goals, including bicycle, pedestrian and greenways,…
TDOT putting all manpower to roadway repairs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is working to repair damage that was caused to roadways by last week's winter storm. TDOT announced that all available manpower is being put towards repairing both interstates and highways as quickly…
Haywood Co. Community Hospital certificate of need approved
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Community Hospital and BradenHealth have received approval for their certificate of need for the hospital project, according to a news release. The total estimated cost of the project is about $2,568,700, the release says.…
West Tennessee counties booking vaccine appointments for 65+ residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee counties under the Tennessee Department of Health are now booking appointments for Tennesseans ages 65 and older, according to a news release. These individuals fall under Phase 1b of the state's vaccination plan, which includes…
17 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.; 10,857 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 17 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,857. Those new patients range in age from 3-weeks-old to 77-years-old. There…
Broadband internet coming to Big Sandy, Eva
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- TEC is bringing broadband internet to part of Benton County, according to a news release. Downtown Big Sandy and Eva are scheduled to receive residential and business services with Fast Fiber Internet, an $800,000 investment in…
Two shot at north Jackson apartment complex; police seek info
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating an overnight shooting in north Jackson, in what neighbors say they thought was a safe part of town. Neighbors say it happened around 2:40…
Investigation reveals over 1,000 vaccine doses wasted in Shelby County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Health leaders addressed wasted doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health is working to make sure this loss of vaccine doses doesn't…
West Tennessee Healthcare gives update on LIFT Wellness Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Board of Trustees of West Tennessee Healthcare held their monthly board meeting Tuesday. Board members discussed numerous topics such as employees of the month, hospital finance budgets and…
Carroll County sees record in tax revenue for 2020
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A big fear for government officials across the state has been the economic effects of COVID-19. Many prepared for the worst, including Carroll County. But it turns…
