Black History Month: Tyreece Miller
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tyreece Miller is one Jackson native that seems to be known in every household. The now U.S. Marshal started his career in public service right after graduating from North…
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West Tennessee Walmarts to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple West Tennessee Walmarts will soon be able to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The company announced on Wednesday that it expanded its in-store vaccination program to five new…
West Tennessee Healthcare discusses decrease in COVID hospitalizations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Dec. 29, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had 155 patients with COVID-19. It was the high mark of the entire pandemic. A little over a month later, it's a…
City of Jackson to take Kids Mardi Gras parade online
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is taking a poplar Mardi Gras celebration online. The city announced on Wednesday that the Kids'…
BradenHealth continues investments into local communities
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- BradenHealth is working invest in the community. BrandenHealth, which operates the Henderson County Emergency Medical Services, announced it has put $360,000 towards two new ambulances, and plans to put another $112,000 towards a replacement EMS facility. BradenHealth…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,856 new cases, 733,216 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 3. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Construction continues on Latimer building at UTM
MARTIN, Tenn. -- From just a shovel in some dirt five months ago, to the skeleton of a building. "I can tell you when I was walking across the campus just…
2 killed, 1 injured in Gibson Co. crash
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died in a crash Wednesday morning in Gibson County. According to a crash report, 62-year-old Clay Mayfield, of Dyer, and 76-year-old Janice Sharp, of Dyer, were killed in…
State agencies partner to double fast-charging stations along highways
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Tennessee organizations are partnering to double the state's electric vehicle fast-charging network. The Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are working to place fast-charging stations every 50 miles on both interstates…
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation receives $30,000 grant for housing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has announced they received a $30,000 grant for emergency housing needs. The grant, from Amerigroup Tennessee, will go toward housing needs for adults and families who are homeless due to mental illness,…
City of Jackson releases CARES act spending plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson released a plan for its portion of CARES act funding. The city announced through a news release on Wednesday that it was provided nearly $1 million after originally requesting $1.8 million in October.…
2 deaths, 17 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those patients are: a 63-year-old woman, who died Dec. 30. a 62-year-old woman, who…
Adamsville florist raises money for resident battling COVID-19
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Kelsey Chambers, an Adamsville resident is fighting for her life with COVID-19. Nan's Flowers and Crafts, a florist company in Adamsville, is helping raise funds for her…
Tennessee reviews CARES Act funding, usage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee went over its CARES Act progress, and how much money it has left from the program. The Financial Stimulus Accountability Group met Tuesday morning and…
State's supply of vaccines to increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The middle of December marked the first vaccines given out in the state of Tennessee. Almost two months later, the number of vaccinated Tennesseans has reached over 650,000.…
