Local News

Records: DNA links man to killings of Indiana woman, girl, 4

CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Court records show a Tennessee man charged in the 1992 killings of an Indiana woman and her 4-year-old daughter was linked to the deaths by new analysis of DNA collected from the mother's body. Fifty-six-year-old…

8 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County; 10,801 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says there are now a total of 10,801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new patients…

School Closings – 2/19/2021

The following schools are closed on Friday, Feb. 19. Alamo City Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Augustine Schools–closed through Feb, 19 Bells City Schools — closed through Feb. 19 Benton County Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Bethel University…

5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know: Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Henderson, located in Chester County, sits just south of Jackson and serves as the county seat.  With a variety of unique local shops, cafes and more, there is a lot to learn about the city. Here are…

JTA to operate on one hour delay on Feb. 18

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will be operating on a one hour delay. JTA says all buses will be operating a one hour delay at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. JTA says riders can catch their bus…

Health department, convenience centers to close Thursday

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has announced that the health department will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather. All COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Thursday, Feb. 18 have been rescheduled for Feb.…

Waste Management pickup will not run in Jackson this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to hazardous road conditions and extreme cold, solid waste collection and Waste Management will not run for the rest of the week in the City of Jackson, according to a news release.   Services are currently…

Black History Month: Gene Bowden

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Gene Bowden broke records in Whiteville. Bowden was a recently retired citizen of Whiteville. The citizens spoke to him about becoming mayor and he agreed to run. Bowden received…

Business Closings – 2/18/2021

The following businesses will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18. Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic Columbus McKinnon Chain - 2nd shift Discovery Park of America Jackson-Madison County Library Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department JEA Customer Centers The Bank of Jackson…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 780 new cases, 760,303 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 17. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…

Weather

Spotlight

On Facebook