NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced new legislation meant to address learning loss among K-12 students. “COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of education and we are on the cusp of severe consequences for our students if we don’t act…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. Congressman is joining the community in remembering the life of a West Tennessee businessman. Rep. David Kustoff visited the Old Country Store this afternoon to present Clark…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police say a Dyersburg man in is jail after allegedly stabbing a man in the back of the head. Press Release January 14, 2021 Incident Type: Attempted Murder Arrest This morning around 7:00 a.m., Dyersburg police...…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools announced a new school board member has been sworn in. The news release says Scott Gatlin was sworn in on Monday. Gatlin will be serving in the District 5 Position 2 post. JMCSS says…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 14. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- COVID-19 has claimed the life of a beloved educator in West Tennessee. Faculty and students at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at McKenzie are mourning the loss…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After Thursday, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will surpass 5,000 vaccines distributed. This is thanks to a clinic they held to make sure those who need…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson, in partnership with the Jackson Arts Council, plans to display children's art in City Hall. The gallery, "Mayor's Collection of Masterpieces," will launch in January and run throughout the year with rotating artwork…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar Hospital CEO Ruby Kirby has been appointed to serve on the American Hospital Association's Rural Health Services Council, according to West Tennessee Healthcare. Kirby will serve a one-year term on the council, according to a news…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. Those residents are: a 65-year-old man, who died Jan. 10. a 48-year-old man, who died Jan. 7. an 84-year-old…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary at a downtown business. Police say a man was seen on surveillance video breaking the front glass of Dixie Castle on East…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Before the Power Ball drawings were read Wednesday night, we asked several people standing in line to buy a ticket what would they do with all that money if they won. "I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local gym presented a check to the Regional Interfaith Association Wednesday evening after their annual event to raise funds. Gold's Gym hosted their 11th annual Turkey Day…
MADISON COUNTY , Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash in north Madison County. Officials with the THP say the three-vehicle crash happened late Wednesday afternoon on Highway 70 near 7 Oaks Drive. According to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is discussing retail pharmacies' role in giving COVID-19 vaccines. NACDS discussed the Federal Pharmacy Partnership program, which can help the vaccine roll out process…
