COVID-19 hits close to home for local family
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The impact of COVID-19 has hit home for a local family who recently lost their loved one. Andrea Chase, 53, was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Monday, July…
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Local stores prepare for holiday shopping
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several small businesses are preparing for upcoming holiday shopping. "Right now is the time to support your local businesses, wherever you live," said LD2 Market Shoppes Owner…
Multiple agencies respond to Crockett Co. house fire
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several agencies responded to a house fire in Crockett County. Chief Charlie Burleson with the Gadsden Fire Department says they were paged out around 6 p.m. Friday to a house on Salem Church Road. Alamo and…
Tips for having a virtual holiday gathering
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending you stay home this holiday. Instead, video chat with your family and friends for the…
West Tennessee Healthcare officials discuss vaccine, hospital renovations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare professionals met virtually on Friday to discuss renovations to a local hospital, as well as COVID-19 vaccination planning. West Tennessee Healthcare's Board of Trustees discussed plans…
Helicopter flyover held in recognition of health care workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare workers were recognized with a flyover Friday. The flyover, which took place at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, featured two Tennessee Army National Guard Black…
Henry Co. mask mandate extended to Nov. 28
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — The mask mandate in Henry County has been extended to Saturday, Nov. 28. A news release from the Office of Emergency Management and Safety in Henry County announced the extension on Friday. The release says the…
Local sheriff's department warns residents about phone scam
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a scam call. Scam alert!!!! Someone is calling people acting as a Henderson County deputy and saying they have a failure to appear... Posted by Henderson…
Virtual concert to replace annual Jackson Christmas parade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual City of Jackson Christmas parade has been cancelled. A news release from the city says the parade will no longer be held due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in West Tennessee. The City of…
FHU, UTM to hold graduation ceremonies on Saturday
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- On Saturday, hundreds of college students across West Tennessee will finally get to walk across the stage and receive their college degree. "We're excited to be able to celebrate…
UT Board of Trustees meeting sparks discussion about vaccine requirements
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special called University of Tennessee Board of Trustees meeting sparked discussion about a resolution that would give universities the authority to require students to get a COVID-19…
Henderson County Schools move to virtual, remote learning
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Schools will move to virtual or remote learning next week ahead of Thanksgiving break, according to a statement posted on the district's website. In the statement, the district says the change in format is…
Savannah man charged with rape of minor
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Savannah man has been indicted on counts of rape following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. According to a news release, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving the rape of a minor on September…
331,532 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,202 deaths, 2,035 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 331,532 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, November 20. In addition, 4,202 people have died and are 2,035 currently hospitalized. Another 287,908 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
38 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 5,157 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 38 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. A total of 5,157 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Those new cases range in…
