Jackson Fire Department talks Thanksgiving cooking safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department talks fire safety ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Fire officials say if you are cooking up a delicious meal this holiday season, you might…
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Chester Co. first responder back home after COVID diagnosis, 93-day hospital stay
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. -- Family and friends cheered this afternoon as they welcomed 54-year-old Dwain Seaton Jr. home. Seaton spent 93 days at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital fighting for his life. Seaton,…
Local church, worldwide nonprofit partner to bring Christmas to children in need
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Operation Christmas Child is accepting shoe box donations for a child in need around the world. Donations can be dropped off at Beech River Church in Lexington. "[These…
Obion Co. native confirmed to U.S. Court of International Trade
Congressman David Kustoff has released a statement following the U.S. Senate's confirmation of general counsel of the Department of Agriculture. Obion County native Stephen Vaden has been confirmed to join the U.S. Court of International Trade, which is comprised of…
10-year-old girl charged with attempted murder in teen's shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have charged a 10-year-old girl following a shooting Tuesday night. Jackson police say officers responded to a shooting at East Point Apartments at 504 Daugherty Street around 5 p.m. Tuesday, and found a 16-year-old boy…
COVID spike closes hospital to transfer patients, disrupts school break schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is officially closed to transfer patients. West Tennessee Healthcare CEO James Ross made the announcement Wednesday during the weekly COVID-19 press conference. "We're not able to…
TBI identifies person killed in Sunday shooting
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the person killed Sunday in a shooting in Big Sandy. Alan Jay Grinnell, 26, was shot and killed at a home in the 100 block of New Hope Road…
Jackson residents answer if they will get COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week alone, two COVID-19 vaccine candidates were announced. Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna both say their early data shows their vaccines were more than 90% effective. With plans to start…
Man wanted for assaulting Alabama deputy arrested in Savannah
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted on charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer in Alabama is now in custody. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, William Blake Michael was arrested Tuesday at a convenience store in Savannah. A news…
325,201 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,048 deaths, 1,982 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 325,201 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, November 17. In addition, 4,048 people have died and 1,982 are currently hospitalized. Another 279,931 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
54 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 5,032 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of 54 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department has now confirmed a total of 5,032 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new…
Weakley County un-decorates community Christmas tree to give back
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- This year, the Weakley County community is un-decorating the Dresden tree for families in need this holiday season. Several non-profit organizations in Weakley County came together Tuesday evening…
RIFA gives back during the holiday season with 'Hunger-Free Holidays'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For a lot of us, our favorite holiday memories are centered around a dining room table with family and friends. This year, a local organization is helping bring…
Southern fast food chain turns 60 years old
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A well known restaurant chain celebrates its 60th birthday. Jack's Family Restaurant was founded in 1960 in Homewood, Alabama. It started as a walk up hamburger stand that…
Governor Lee, Dr. Piercey discuss pandemic as holidays approach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee held his weekly news conference after pausing for other meetings. With the holidays ahead, officials are concerned about people's actions and where we are in…
