Local cafe serves food to homeless on Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business in Jackson is serving the community for Thanksgiving. Simply Love & Soul Cafe gave out hot meals to people in need. They prepared popular favorites…
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RIFA serves Thanksgiving meals to needy, homeless population
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the most wonderful time of the year, a time for joy and giving. Regional Inter-Faith Association is serving up Thanksgiving meals with turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing…
16th annual 'Turkey Trot' held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 16th annual Turkey Trot lived on in Jackson on Thursday morning. The annual 5K began like it always does, with a cue and a flood of feet hitting the pavement. But for a while, it looked like…
352,376 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,519 deaths, 2,178 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 352,376 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, November 26. In addition, 4,519 people have died and 2,178 are currently hospitalized. Another 312,885 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
71 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional 71 cases of COVID-19. The health department says there are now a total of 5,560 Madison County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients…
Local physician responds to comments from letter to officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local physician is responding to comments from local officials after he wrote a letter to them. Dr. Jimmy Hoppers, with Physicians Quality Care, wrote a letter to…
Travelers share why COVID-19 won’t affect their holiday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This year, people have been advised to stay at home during the holiday season. However some people decided being with family could not wait. "I really don't…
West Tennesseans shop last minute for Thanksgiving meals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's Thanksgiving Eve, and many West Tennesseans hit the stores for some last minute treats. Some people plan on cooking and some just picked up Thanksgiving food that was…
'The Table' serves delicious Thanksgiving meals to residents
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Hardin County residents were served hot and delicious meals just in time for Thanksgiving. "The Table" in Savannah hosted a Thanksgiving feast, inviting people from West Tennessee to attend.…
Old Country Store announces death of CEO Clark Shaw
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The CEO of the Old Country Store, Clark Shaw, has died. We’re both saddened and joyous to say that Clark Shaw went home to heaven peacefully this evening at 6:20 pm. Juanita... Posted by Brooks Shaw's…
Hardin Co. Animals Services takes in 18 unwanted dogs in one day
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The holiday season is here, and it's a time many people think about giving or receiving a pet. It's also a time of year many of those…
Local nonprofits prepare for Giving Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A day of giving back is almost here. Ninety nonprofits are coming together for "Giving Tuesday 731." It's the largest international giving day of the year for organizations. It's…
Volunteers provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Communities in need received an early Thanksgiving surprise. Men on the Move, along with students from local high schools in Jackson, delivered Thanksgiving meals to those in need. "We're…
JMCSS awarded $40,000 grant for STEM education
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has been awarded a grant by the governor's Future Workforce Initiative. A news release from JMCSS says the grant of $40,000 will help fund STEM education at the middle school level at…
Officials brace for COVID holiday surge, 1,008 cases now active in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the last week, Madison County has seen nine people die of coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 101. And currently, the health department is following…
