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…
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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…
Last minute Thanksgiving shopping prep
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One theme of 2020 has been empty shelves. Grocery stores, discount stores, even Mom and Pop stores are struggling to keep their shelves stocked with necessary goods. Wednesday…
347,972 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,466 deaths, 2,183 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 347,972 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, November 25. In addition, 4,466 people have died and 2,183 are currently hospitalized. Another 308,566 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Five indicted in August shooting in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five people have been indicted following a shooting at a Fayette County party in August. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 19-year-old Tavaris Lewis was shot and killed at the party, and four others…
91 new cases of COVID-19, additional death confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional 91 cases of COVID-19. The health department says there are now a total of 5,489 Madison County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients…
Governor Bill Lee addresses COVID-19 as we approach the holidays and a vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee held his COVID-19 news briefing to discuss Tennessee's current strategy to tackle coronavirus as we approach the holidays. After a 2 and a half percent increase in…
Jackson City Council meets to review agenda
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met Tuesday evening for an agenda review. The council received more than $150,000 from Amerigroup to replace playground equipment at 3 different parks. Those parks include Stella Duncan Park, Muse Park, and Conger…
Mental health professional gives tips on holiday grief amid pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every year around the holidays, people mourn the loss of a loved one. This year, their grieving process may be different because of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic may add a…
Sixth former correctional officer pleads guilty after inmate assaulted
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A sixth former Tennessee Department of Correction employee has pleaded guilty to charges related to the assault of an inmate at Northwest Correctional Complex last year. According to a news release from U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant, 29-year-old…
Brownsville restaurant to close after 10 years due to pandemic losses
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- After 10 years of serving people in the Brownsville community, Mindfield Grill is closing its doors Wednesday. "We are closing due to the decrease in our sales this year that…
345,854 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,374 deaths, 2,116 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 345,854 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, November 24. In addition, 4,374 people have died and 2,116 are currently hospitalized. Another 303,234 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
