City to allow Waste Management contract to expire in 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's some new changes for garbage pick up in Jackson. The Waste Management contract is up in July of next year. Mayor Scott Conger says they have decided not…
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Mask giveaway scheduled for Tuesday at West Tennessee Farmers' Market
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Farmers' Market is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department to distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks next week. The masks will be available for pick up on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from…
Henry County mask mandate extended through September 27
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer has extended Henry County's mask mandate through Sunday, September 27. The existing order was set to expire this Sunday at midnight. "With Governor Lee relaxing some restrictions on nursing home visits…
Madison Co. man sentenced to 14 years in crack cocaine distribution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man has been sentenced to 14 years on charges related to distribution of controlled substances. Calvin Cole, 46, was sentenced to 14 years in federal custody on Sept. 16, according to a news release…
Carroll Co. man found guilty of distributing child pornography
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man was found guilty on charges related to child pornography on Friday. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says William Farrell Russell, 47, was found guilty of possession and distribution of child…
180,497 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,196 deaths, 735 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 180,497 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, September 18. In addition, 2,196 people have died and 735 are currently hospitalized. Another 163,181 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Fundraiser to benefit STAT president, City of Jackson employee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson employees are holding a fundraiser to help one of their own. Wendy Pickett is an employee with the Jackson Police Department, and president of the…
Jackson-Madison County schools prep for return of in-person learning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Walking into the school building for Jackson-Madison County Schools is going to look a lot different this year. The first thing you need to know -- you've got to wear a mask. "Students should be familiar with wearing…
39 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 2,800 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 39 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,800. The new cases include 16 men and 23 women, ranging in age from…
JMCSS swears in new school board members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New board members were sworn in during Thursday's Jackson-Madison County School board meeting. But there was also a special announcement made during the meeting. At Thursday's meeting, four new members were elected: Sherry Franks, O'Neal Henley, Debbie…
State officials announce revision of nursing home visitation policy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's top leader gave an update on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Bill Lee held another weekly news conference covering many topics related to coronavirus. On Thursday, there was some great news for those…
194th Engineering Brigade returns to Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- American pride showed itself along the Interstate 40 corridor through Jackson, as members of the military came home. Several organizations welcomed the 194th Engineering Brigade of the National Guard back home to West Tennessee. "We're all…
Trenton facility invites community to demolish car for Alzheimer's awareness
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center is hosting a "Smashing Alzheimer's" event in support of those who are affected by Alzheimer's and their loved ones. The event is scheduled…
Officials discuss plans for reopening JMCSS
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System released more information on what reopening may look like next week. As students head to in-person learning, Jackson-Madison County Health Department Director Kim…
LANA on alert following series of dog attacks on animals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A neighborhood says they're having a big animal problem. Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association claims it started about a month ago when some residents woke up in the middle of…
