TWRA changes hunting regulations, works to contain chronic wasting disease
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many have already planned their first deer hunt of the season -- a time to get out the house, away from others, and take part in a yearly…
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Mobile Farmers' Market provides easier access to fresh produce
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mobile farmers' market is coming to Jackson to provide seniors with easier access to fresh produce. West Tennessee Farmers' Market has partnered with Jackson Housing Authority to make this possible. "The Mobile Farmers' Market is a…
Jackson, Madison County fire departments to host free smoke alarm drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to provide free smoke alarms and other materials for the Fire Prevention Week campaign. With cooking being a lead cause of home…
35 new cases of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 35 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 3,112. Those cases include 13 men and 22 women, ranging in age from 6-years-old…
Officers investigating late night shooting on North Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators are looking into a shooting that occurred late Tuesday evening in north Jackson. The Jackson Police Department confirmed the shooting happened at the Travel Lodge on North Highland Avenue. As of late Tuesday night, no other…
Gov. Bill Lee gives updates during weekly COVID-19 briefing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- "I do want to highlight while we are extending the state of emergency, we are removing all business restrictions in the 89 counties that are controlled in Tennessee…
West Tennessee Healthcare learns about new technology for pulmonary embolisms
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare board met to discuss new technology for patients in West Tennessee. "It's amazing that we have the kind of technology here in West Tennessee that…
Longtime STAR Center employee retiring
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After 29 years, a local woman is retiring to spend more time with her family. Judy Duke worked as the STAR Center's communications manager, and has worked in a variety of roles during that time. She originally…
Jackson budget committee discusses fund balance, fire department request
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During Tuesday morning's budget committee meeting, City of Jackson officials provided updates for the next fiscal year's revenue projections. Right now, the budget is on track. Instead of…
Jackson State to offer new certificate programs for healthcare field
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has created a new way to prepare students for different careers in the healthcare field. "Being a community college, we value what our community…
Trenton Special School District, USDA partner to distribute food boxes
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Trenton Special School District and the USDA have partnered to provide food boxes to approximately 600 families. The food boxes consist of meat, cheese, vegetables, fruit, and milk provided by local farmers. The distribution will begin…
Police respond to active shooter report; determine no shots fired, no injuries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser has confirmed officers responded to a report of an active shooter in the area of Delta Faucet this afternoon. Wiser says investigators determined no shots were actually fired, and no one was…
'Pages of Madison County' connects residents through journals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library wants the community to share their creativity in a brand new way. The Pages of Madison County project urges residents to interact with…
194,611 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,420 deaths, 795 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 194,611 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, September 29. In addition, 2,420 people have died and 795 are currently hospitalized. Another 177,945 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Mayor Conger talks road repair progress in Jackson, next steps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is chipping away at road repairs. In March, we showed a section of Hollywood Drive badly in need of repair. Now, it's completely repaved.…
