Man seeks community's help after horse is stolen
PINSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is asking for the community's help after his horse was stolen. Jacob Smith is searching for his horse, Jet, who is a 10-year-old…
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Henry Co. extends mask mandate to Oct. 23
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County announced it is extending the mask requirement an additional week. A news release from the county says the mandate was originally set to expire Thursday at midnight. The mandate will now last until Friday, October…
Hiring decisions questioned on Day 3 of sheriff's department, county trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day 3 of the civil trial over Sheriff John Mehr's lawsuit picked up where the previous day left off, with the sheriff's office defending hiring decisions. First…
222,827 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,864 deaths, 1,149 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 222,827 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, October 15. In addition, 2,864 people have died and 1,149 are currently hospitalized. Another 200,164 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Crockett Co. man to serve four years on federal gun charge
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County man is sentenced to more than four years in federal custody on gun charges. According to a news release, Christopher Ethan Webb, 24, is accused of having a gun after being convicted in…
Local Gold Star Family makes history with service dogs
MILAN, Tenn. -- Retired high school teacher Cindy Tatum says she's caught more than one person off guard when she introduces herself, plus her service dog, Linus -- short for…
2 additional COVID-19 deaths, 47 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two additional deaths due to COVID-19. The health department says those patients are a 74-year-old woman, who died Oct. 8, and a 62-year-old woman, who died Oct. 11. A…
Day 2 of trial examines report on Madison Co. Sheriff’s Department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day two of the trial between the Madison County Sheriff's Department and Madison County ended with an East Tennessee professor on the stand. The two sides argued on the sheriff's department's…
Governor, health commissioner discuss new COVID-19 trends in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee held a virtual news conference after one of his staff members tested positive for COVID-19. During the call, Gov. Lee and Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey discussed where our state is in relation to…
Jackson Symphony to hold weekend concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you long for the sounds of a symphony, you're in luck this weekend. The Jackson Symphony will hold an American-themed brass and percussion concert Saturday evening. There will be one…
Group holds second protest in front of district attorney’s home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group gathered outside the home of District Attorney Jody Pickens on Wednesday. The group said they were rallying for those they claim were wrongfully prosecuted. This is the…
Voters head to the polls for first day of early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Madison County are heading to the polls to get their early votes in. At the Madison County Election Commission Wednesday morning, long lines could be seen…
UPDATE: Missing East Tennessee children found safe
UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says two missing children have been found safe. The TBI issued an Amber Alert for 5-year-old Koraleigh Simon and 6-year-old Kayson Jones around 8 p.m. on Wednesday. They were found safe…
COVID-19 spike raises concerns for health officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After several days of low COVID-19 numbers, the Jackson-Madison County Health Department confirmed 45 new cases Wednesday morning. Health Department Regional Director Kim Tedford says she believes those low numbers over the last few days are due…
Man faces charges after alleged post with apparent explosive device
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is facing state and federal charges after allegedly posting pictures with an apparent explosive device outside a court building and for weapons possession. The U.S.…
