COVID-19 continues to strain local healthcare system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As doses of the COVID-19 vaccine make their way to West Tennessee, the spread of the disease continues to worsen. Now, it's causing an unprecedented strain on our…
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STAR Center holds annual 'Pass It On' Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center's annual "Pass It On" Day took place Wednesday. For the event, they fill their gym up with items that any special needs resident might require…
JMCSS says hybrid schedule to continue into next semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says it is will continue with its hybrid schedule in January. A news release from JMCSS says that the hybrid schedule will continue during the next semester, which begins on January 5.…
484,285 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 5,668 deaths, 2,874 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 484,285 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, December 16. In addition, 5,668 people have died and 2,874 are currently hospitalized. Another 411,843 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Lane College, Academy Sports make holiday donations to foster children
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Children's Services needed help this year buying gifts for those in need this holiday season. That's when Lane College and Academy Sports &…
Fire destroys barn, hay supply at Rein-Bow Riding Academy
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Officials are investigating a fire early Wednesday morning at Rein-Bow Riding Academy in Lexington. Fire officials say there were no injuries reported in the fire, but one barn was completely destroyed.…
Additional death, 172 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. The health department says that patient is a 72-year-old woman who died Nov. 25 due to complications of COVID-19. In…
Trenton residents get in the holiday spirit with light pole decorations
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local town is covered in Christmas decorations to spread the holiday cheer. The Trenton Christmas Parade Board and Trenton Downtown Committee decided this year they wanted…
Sheriff's office promotes local shopping, holiday cheer with chamber bucks
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office hopes to help promote local shopping and building relationships in the community. "Here's just a token of our appreciation and spread…
Commissioners vote on rezoning in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardeman County commissioners met Tuesday evening to look at some potential changes for residents in Toone. The commissioners discussed the rezoning of agricultural and residential land in Toone to industrial. Hardeman County voted on putting…
State provides Madison County Archives with $2,750 grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Archives received a new grant from the state. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented the $2,750 check Tuesday afternoon. The program is part of an ongoing effort to help archive sites across the…
Business owners share secret to success during pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many businesses have struggled during the pandemic, but some local businesses have been able to thrive. What are their secrets to making it work during these challenging times?…
Deer meat drive aims to help feed less fortunate in Benton County
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Benton County Sheriff's Office are making sure the hungry are fed through any means possible. They've started up their annual deer meat drive for the holiday season. They encourage hunters in the area to…
Virtual seminar to provide crime prevention tips in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A virtual seminar to learn safety tips is coming your way. Flock Safety is working with Police Chief Michael Pitts and the Savannah Police Department to host a…
Giving Tuesday huge success for local nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with a local nonprofit say this year's Giving Tuesday was a huge success. President and CEO of the United Way of West Tennessee Matt Marshall says they raised…
