Residents buy lottery tickets as jackpot grows
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…
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Local Gym gives back to RIFA to help local families in need
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…
THP investigating multi-vehicle crash in Madison County
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…
NACDS talks coronavirus vaccine roll out
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…
Sen. Blackburn releases statement on 2nd Trump impeachment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement after the House passed an article of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. In the statement, Blackburn says: “To persist with impeachment now, with just days to go in the current…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,625 new cases, 665,499 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, January 12. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Officials discuss vaccine distribution, treatment options
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Healthcare officials say they are making progress in fighting COVID-19, through vaccine distributions and antibody treatments. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the City of Jackson and Madison County…
Health department discusses juggle of giving out first, second doses of vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has given out thousands of first-doses of the coronavirus vaccine. But how do they plan on giving out the second dose while…
2nd round of PPP loans aimed at helping local businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another round of Paycheck Protection loans is set to begin, and there's a chance your local business could greatly benefit. The Paycheck Protection Program -- which started in…
TDOT official discusses I-40 construction, future road closures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation provided an update on the construction on Interstate 40 and future road closures. TDOT has two ongoing construction projects in West Tennessee. The first…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library to provide newborns with library cards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new program from the Jackson-Madison County Library is aimed at making sure newborn babies get their first library card. The library says the “My First Library Card” program will make sure they have a card before…
UPDATE: 17-year-old girl charged in fatal shooting
UPDATE: Jackson police say a 17-year-old girl is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 41-year-old Rita Farris. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says it is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Carruthers Drive on…
Dollar General to compensate employees who receive COVID-19 vaccine
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dollar General announced on Wednesday that it will be supporting employees who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. A news release says that hourly employees who receive the vaccine will be provided with four hours worth of…
State Fire Marshals Office releases fire safety tips
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's office is urging Tennesseans to focus on home fire safety. According to a news release, the second week of January is typically the most tragic week for fire-related incidents in Tennessee. The…
Additional death, 85 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says a 71-year-old man died Jan. 11 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 152…
