THP prepares for impaired drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's no secret Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest days of the year to drink. But too much, and that drive home could be dangerous. The…
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11 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,598 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,598. Those new patients range in age from 27-years-old to 88-years-old. There…
Haywood High School mourns loss of basketball coach Patrice Boyd
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Faculty, staff and students at Haywood High School are remembering the impact of a well-respected coach, and the legacy she leaves behind. "This morning Coach Boyd did not…
Officials respond to state investigation of city finances under former administration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An investigation into the spending habits of the former City of Jackson leadership has revealed shocking decisions. The state comptroller's office released a report, centering around former Mayor…
Bethel president discusses changes to university amid pandemic
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university president spoke with community leaders about how his school is adapting with the pandemic. The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce gathered for a roundtable discussion…
17-year-old runaway charged with weapons possession in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A 17-year-old runaway from Lauderdale County has been charged with weapons possession in Dyersburg. Press Release Date: February 4, 2021 Incident Type: Weapon Arrest February 2, around 8:45 a.m., detectives charged a 17... Posted by Dyersburg…
Second Hub City Hero chosen in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has selected its second Hub City Hero. The city says Lauren Pritchard Cobb was chosen to be February's Hub City Hero for her efforts in feeding children through RIFA's snack backpack program. “Lauren…
Second drive-thru vaccination event planned in Henry County
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center is hosting another drive-thru vaccination event. A HCMC news release says the next event will…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,154 new cases, 736,370 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, February 4. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Actor Hal Holbrook's legacy lives on in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Hal Holbrook -- star of Mark Twain Tonight! -- died in late January, but he leaves a lasting impact on Huntingdon and all of West Tennessee. "Probably…
Officials: Haywood High School basketball coach Patrice Boyd has died
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Officials have confirmed the Haywood High School girls basketball coach Patrice Boyd died Thursday. Brownsville police say Boyd is believed to have died due to natural causes. The…
Jackson State names vice president of student services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has announced a new vice president of student services. Dr. Kyle Barron was previously the assistant vice president of student services at Volunteer State Community College, according to a news release. Barron is…
3 additional deaths, 20 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those patients are: a 43-year-old woman, who died Feb. 1. an 80-year-old man, who…
Investigation on Waste Management, Baseball Club contracts released
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's office released the results of their investigation into the City of Jackson's interactions with the Jackson Baseball Club and Waste Management contract. According to a news release, the investigation began at the request of…
Family, friends hold socially distant send-off for man embarking on mission trip overseas
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local graduate prepares for a big life transition. Jeremiah Davis is a graduate of Madison Academic in Jackson. Wednesday, his family and friends gave him a socially-distant send-off as he embarks on a mission trip to Zambia. Davis…
