Tent city resident reacts to warming shelter opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A temporary warming shelter for people who are homeless will open soon in the Hub City. One man who lives in what's known as the "tent city" in Jackson…
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Health officials update vaccination progress as hospitals remain in surge capacity
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials have good news and bad news about the vaccination progress in Madison County. Health department officials confirmed, so far, they've been able to vaccinate more than 500…
Holiday travelers hit the road across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year, as travel begins for the Christmas holiday. "Beginning today on Wednesday at noon, we are halting any temporary…
Henry County extends mask mandate through Jan. 2
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County announced it is extending its mask mandate. A news release from the Henry County Office of Emergency Management and Safety says it will be extended to Saturday, January 2. “On a positive note, this…
541,240 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,380 deaths, 2,934 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 541,240 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Wednesday, December 23. In addition, 6,380 people have died and 2,934 are currently hospitalized. Another 455,586 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
THP announces plan for keeping drivers safe over holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced its plans for keeping drivers safe over the holidays. THP says it will be launching "an aggressive traffic safety enforcement" campaign over the Christmas holiday. “We do not want our troopers to…
Health department distributes all of first COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has distributed all of the department's first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a news release. The health department was scheduled to receive another 900 doses on Wednesday for individuals…
Shoppers pick up last-minute gifts around Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the sun came up Wednesday, shoppers made their way to stores in Jackson, picking up those final presents for their loved ones. "We're just doing a little Christmas shopping,"…
Cosmetology school finds new home in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local cosmetology school has found a new home. D.A.Y. College of Cosmetology, formerly located in Henderson, celebrated the grand opening of their brand new location in south Jackson on Tuesday. Owner Amanda Holmes says while their…
Jackson police seek suspect in robbery at Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a robbery Wednesday morning at Walmart on Emporium Drive. Police say officers responded to a report of a robbery in the Money Center at Walmart around 8:15 a.m. Police say the suspect was…
Additional death, 92 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 56-year-old man died Dec. 21 due to complications from COVID-19. A total of 133…
State Department of Health provides update on vaccine distribution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health will potentially receive more vaccines heading into next week. As of Tuesday morning, more than 24,000 Tennesseans have been vaccinated. The state hopes…
Community searches for ways to help homeless in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations came together Tuesday evening to brainstorm ways to help those without shelter. Just a few days away from the warming center's opening date, community leaders are hoping to help the homeless community with meals and…
Gibson County first responders share vaccination experiences
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A few first responders from Gibson County got their vaccinations, and they opened up about their experiences. "Dealing with patients everyday, and seeing patients of all ages…
Sardis man charged in Chester County murder
ENVILLE, Tenn. -- A Sardis man has been arrested in connection to the murder of an Enville man, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says the body of 35-year-old Benny Wayne Maness was found over the weekend…
