New studies reveal long-term effects of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As states across the country rush to get vaccines out to citizens, more research is showing the true long-term effects of COVID-19. "The most common type of long-term…
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Local apartment complex launches free library for residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year, the Jackson-Madison County Library partnered with Jackson Housing Authority to provide Lincoln Courts WiFi in their community rooms. Now, they're working together again to encourage reading…
JSCC men's basketball season suspended
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College's Green Jays men's basketball season has been suspended due to the number of students available to participate, according to a news release. The release says the women's basketball season started on Jan. 27,…
52 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,419 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 52 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says there are now a total of 10,419 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new cases…
Clarksburg students gather to remember classmate Emily Peterson
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- Emily Peterson, a star basketball athlete at Clarksburg School, expected to graduate in May. In October of last year, Peterson was killed in a car accident. During the school's…
Agenda review meeting turns tense following JPD request
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials in the Hub City discussed topics Thursday during an agenda review meeting as they prepared for next month's city council meeting. "Next item is consideration to…
New space gives small businesses room to work
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee city is opening a new space for small businesses. In the heart of downtown McKenzie, a new space has emerged called The RailYard. It's a brand…
Madison County Sheriff's Office unveils new 'BolaWrap' device
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office will now have a new tool that they hope can safely detain people. Thursday, they unveiled the BolaWrap device. It's a tool that fires a…
Business owners express concerns over proposed minimum wage increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local restaurants are concerned about the possibility of the nation's minimum wage being raised. In President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package or stimulus plan, he has…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,777 new cases, 717,583 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 28. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Gov. Lee lifts restrictions on school sporting events
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced the state is lifting restrictions that were placed on school sporting events. In a video announcement, the governor said restrictions placed on public gatherings and school sporting attendance will be lifted on Monday,…
Elderly line up for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over a thousand elderly adults returned to the Jackson Fairgrounds Thursday to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But health officials say events like…
2 deaths, 32 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 71-year-old woman, who died Jan. 7. a 79-year-old man, who…
U.S. Marshals: Escaped inmate from Crockett Co. sighted in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An escaped inmate from Crockett County has been sighted in Jackson. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Carlos McCoy was spotted near Skyline Drive and Wallace Road around…
Theatre company set to perform 'The Foreigner'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you miss live theater, we have some good news for you. Speak Up Theatre Company is comprised of a group of Union University alumni. The company is rehearsing…
