Jackson Fire Department continues 150-year-old tradition with new truck
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over at Fire Station 3 in east Jackson, it's out with the old -- and in with the new. Above is the 2020 Pierce Impel Pumper, the newest…
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Tennessee's early voting period ends Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Time is running out to vote early ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election. The 14-day early voting period ends Thursday. Secretary of State Tre Hargett's office says more than 1.9 million Tennesseans have voted as…
22 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 3,941 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 22 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 3,941. The health department says those cases range in age from 3-years-old…
JTA to provide bus services on Veterans Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will be operating its regular service on Veterans Day. JTA says bus service will be provided on Nov. 11 during regular hours on the holiday. Bus services are provided Monday through Saturday from…
Assisted living facility reopen doors for visitors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A long-term care and assisted living facility reopened its doors to visitors after no positive COVID-19 cases for 14 days. After many FaceTime calls and conversations through the…
Health officials address rise in hospitalizations due to COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee held his first in-person news briefing after being in quarantine. The major concern from state health officials is the rise in hospitalizations due to COVID-19.…
Local church hosts trunk-or-treat in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church hosted an event to celebrate Halloween a little early. Little ones and their families were able to drive through East Union Baptist Church for some…
Wreck slows traffic on Highway 412 in Crockett Co.
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Traffic slowed down for a wreck on Highway 412 in Crockett County. Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed two people were injured and taken to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on Wednesday. The extent of their injuries isn't…
Local NAACP official speaks out following weekend incident
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP is speaking out after an alleged weekend incident. On Saturday, a college student volunteer was working on the corner of South Highland and Sycamore…
City of Scotts Hill issues boil water notice
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- A local town has issued a boil water alert following a water main break. The City of Scotts Hill issued a water boil notice due to…
Jackson Chamber presents new online tool for businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber of Commerce is on a mission to ensure local businesses succeed by designing an online tool for entrepreneurs looking to start a business or those…
Annual ‘Vein Drain’ blood drive offers treats for donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is hosting its annual Vein Drain blood drive. The event will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 183 Sterling Farms Drive, according to a news release from Lifeline. Those who donate…
Jackson Clinic, BlueCross BlueShield to provide free flu shots
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Clinic and BlueCross BlueShield have partnered to host Free Flu Shot Saturday. Free flu shots will be provided on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to a news release. The event…
USDA program aims to assist rural communities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding over 250 rural projects with grants and loans, including some in West Tennessee. A news release from the USDA says the projects will be funded through the Community Facilities Direct…
254,220 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,241 deaths, 1,254 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 254,220 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, October 28. In addition, 3,241 people have died and 1,254 are currently hospitalized. Another 224,822 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
