Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash to be held virtually
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash is no longer taking place at Union University. Instead, this Saturday, you walk where your heart is. Christy Futrell,…
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Jackson Chamber Announces 42nd Leadership Jackson Class Participants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber announced Thursday their nominees for the 42nd Leadership Jackson Class. Leadership Jackson, sponsored by the Chamber, is a program for select members of the community who demonstrate leadership potential. The 2020 Leadership Jackson class…
Fallen trooper, local sergeant honored at statewide award ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year, the State of Tennessee honors first responders who are injured or killed in the line of duty. Photo of Gov. and Mrs.…
Local woman feeds hundreds of hummingbirds in Sweet Lips
SWEET LIPS, Tenn. -- Hummingbirds are humming their way to the community of Sweet Lips, but it's not just because of the name. "I don't know. Early in the morning and late…
168,237 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,988 deaths, 848 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of cases of 168,237 COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, September 10. In addition, 1,988 people have died and 848 have been hospitalized. Another 151,202 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
72-year-old walks cross-country for faith, raises money for food pantry
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Over the next couple days, drivers in West Tennessee might spot a man carrying a cross on the side of the road. Roger Gates left North Carolina in…
United Way accepting used smartphones, tablets for virtual students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee is hosting a donation drive Sept. 14 through Sept. 25 for gently used smartphones, tablets and other devices for students in West Tennessee to use for virtual learning. According to a news…
Fayette County shooting suspect fatally wounded by Shelby Co. SWAT
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Fayette County. According to a news release, the shooting happened around 4 a.m. in the 900 block of Fortune Road…
26 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 2,573 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 26 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,573. Those cases include nine men and 17 women, ranging in age from 3-years-old…
Group donates masks, face shields to first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. - One group is making a special donation to local first responders during difficult times. Elks Lodge #192 in Jackson donated face masks and face shields to 13 EMS…
County leaders respond to vandalism on Madison Co. bridge
MERCER, Tenn. -- County leaders respond after a bridge in southwest Madison county was vandalized. The bridge is located on Bill Rubye Mullen Road near Mercer. County leaders say broken glass…
JMCSS packages, distributes meals for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are packing meals to ensure the kids are still receiving the nutrition they need to learn remotely. "Making sure that their brain is ready to work…
Local group supports law enforcement through signs
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A group is supporting blue lives in a visual way. "We've only started it about -- officially -- two weeks ago, and we're already out of signs. We've ordered more, and it takes about a week to…
West Tennessee Healthcare employee dies due to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The impact of COVID-19 is now hitting the hearts of West Tennessee Healthcare, and officials are hoping new data will help local mayors make tough decisions. "We have had…
Free face mask distribution set for Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office will distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks on Friday. The masks will be available for pick up from 9 a.m. to 11…
