RIFA holds 9th annual Pack the Bus food drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is on a mission to fight hunger. Regional Inter-Faith Association -- known for reaching out in the community to fight against hunger -- held its Pack the…
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Jackson church celebrates 100 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is celebrating a huge milestone. Greater St. Luke Baptist Church held a parade Saturday morning to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of when it first opened its doors…
190,891 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,374 deaths, 739 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 190,891 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, September 26. In addition, 2,374 people have died and 739 are currently hospitalized. Another 174,044 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Hardin Co. officials seek help in locating runaway teen
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials in Hardin County are seeking the public's help in locating a runaway teen. A news release from Hardin County Emergency Communications says 16-year-old Steven Jacob Armstrong left his home around 6:20 p.m. on Friday. The…
36 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 3,024 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 36 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says those cases include 19 men and 17 women, ranging in age from 12-years-old to 85-years-old. There are…
West Tennessean earns Mary Kay Cadillac
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessean drove a new ride off the lot, but it's not just any set of wheels. Tamiko McCormack drove a Mary Kay pink Cadillac off…
Henderson police officer admitted to hospital after COVID-19 exposure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The coronavirus is hitting close to home for one West Tennessee police department. After serving the Henderson Community for nine years, Patrol Officer Rick Hopper is now fighting…
Jackson police arrest suspect in 'Peeping Tom' incident
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say they have arrested a suspect in a "Peeping Tom" incident. A news release from JPD says the incident occurred on McClellan Road early in the morning on September 15. With the help of the…
Hands Up! Preschool holds drive-thru lemonade stand
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local preschool hosted a different type of fundraiser on Friday. If you enjoy lemonade, Hands Up! Preschool had you covered with a special theme. "Our four-year-old friends have…
Jackson Fire Department to present $5 million lease proposal to city council
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is prepared to present a $5 million lease purchase program proposal to the city council that will allow them to replace seven pieces of…
Former JPD deputy chief discusses new role as US Marshal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Jackson Police Department deputy chief discussed his new role as a U.S. Marshal. "Just being appointed by the president, was just, I really can't even find the…
3 Decatur County men arrested on drug related charges
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three Decatur County men were arrested on drug related charges, according to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says an undercover investigation was launched in 2019 into reports of methamphetamine being…
Henry County extends mask mandate to Sept. 30
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer announced he is extending the county's mask mandate to Wednesday. The release says the order was originally set to expire Sunday at midnight. The mayor says Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Order 59,…
Hardin County man convicted of bank fraud, conspiracy
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County man has been convicted of bank fraud involving three banks in Tennessee and Alabama. According to a news release, 71-year-old Charles Ray Smith, of Crump, owned and operated several businesses in Tennessee, Alabama,…
Area Relief Ministry cancels Salt and Light Benefit Dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Area Relief Ministries announced the Room in the Inn Salt and Light Benefit Dinner has been cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The event was scheduled to be held on October 13. According to the release, it…
