Local church recognizes local first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All Jackson and Medina first responders were invited out for a chance to come together and enjoy some delicious food. "We can't imagine society without authority and protection…
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Physician speaks out on COVID-19 data reporting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local physician is continuing to speak out against and raise awareness of reporting of patient information to the state if a patient tests negative for COVID-19. Dr. Jimmy…
Antique store gives back to resource for children
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An antique store is giving back to charity through a fall shopping night. Carriage House Antique Market and Cafe held a fundraiser for the Carl Perkins Center for the…
Church donates semi-truck to local non-profit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church has donated a refrigerated semi-truck to the Regional Inter-Faith Association, enabling them to serve more cold food to the community. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
JMCSS officials provide update on devices for students
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System gave an update on the availability of electronic devices for students. This week, JMCSS received nearly 6,000 Chromebook laptops. "Right now, we…
Correctional facility celebrates graduation of student-inmates
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional Facility celebrated the graduation of 25 student-inmates. A news release from CoreCivic says the graduation was held in early October. They say the ceremony had to be restricted to staff only…
Professor discusses what to expect from final presidential debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Thursday is the final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Union University Political Science Professor Sean Evans says the debate is just a…
Local bookstore hosts special 'After Hours' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bookstore is hosting a special event. Light Trap Books is hosting its “After Hours” event. With a $10 ticket, customers will be able to browse holiday titles…
Madison County Early Voting: Day 8
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Madison County Election Commission reported voter turnout for Thursday, with 2,206 registered voters casting ballots in early voting. A total of 17,074 ballots have been cast in early voting, marking about 27% of registered voters in…
Local church distributes free food boxes to community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is giving back to the community in a special way. St. James Missionary Baptist Church in east Jackson held a food giveaway Thursday morning. Pastor Ernest…
Henry Co. to extend mask mandate to Oct. 30
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer announced he is extending the county's mask mandate. A news release from the county says the mandate will now expire on Friday, Oct. 30. The order was set to expire Thursday at…
Brownsville murder suspect arrested, found hiding under bed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect in a Brownsville murder investigation has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Task Force, according to a news release. The release states Kendrick Jones was wanted for second-degree murder by the Brownsville Police Department in…
237,907 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,011 deaths, 1,300 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 237,907 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, October 22. In addition, 3,011 people have died and are 1,300 currently hospitalized. Another 212,555 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Weakley, Benton County voter turnout among highest in state
MARTIN, Tenn. -- We've all heard about some of the record breaking early voting numbers across the nation, and in Tennessee. What you might not know? Two West Tennessee counties are…
Christ Community Health Services to hold drive-thru flu shot clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christ Community Health Services in East Jackson will offer drive-thru flu shots on Oct. 29. According to a news release, the clinic is for existing patients, and will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The…
