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…
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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…
National Guard members welcomed with banners on I-40
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a special day for the National Guard and their families. The 194th Engineering Brigade was welcomed home Thursday. To pay tribute, Central Distributors installed "Welcome Home Heroes" banners on the overpasses of Interstate 40…
6 West Tennessee school districts see increase in graduation rate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education released the graduation rate for the 2019-2020 school year for districts across the state. In the report, the TDOE says six districts in West Tennessee saw an increase in graduation by five…
Health department to begin offering flu shots Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin offering flu shots on Monday, Sept. 21. Flu shots will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. You must have an appointment to…
Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association launches RIFA food drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of the Lambuth neighborhood have launched their 9-1-1 food drive for RIFA. Organizers are urging residents to collect 11 food items, and drop them off on September…
178,140 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,164 deaths, 823 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 178,140 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, September 17. In addition, 2,164 people have died and 823 are currently hospitalized. Another 161,707 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Jury finds shooting suspect not guilty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged in a fatal 2018 shooting has been found not guilty by a jury. Corrion Greer, who was charged in the death of Tavoris Bates, was found not guilty Thursday following a jury trial this…
