The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 124,915 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, August 11. In addition, 1,271 people have died and 5,464 have been hospitalized. Another 85,313 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police have arrested two men following an attempted robbery early Monday morning. According to a news release, officers responded to an attempted robbery at Casey's General Store on St. John Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Monday. The…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County has extended their mask mandate another week due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the county. According to a news release, Mayor Brent Greer extended the mask mandate for another seven days in Henry…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The AT&T Foundation has made scholarships available for students in the University of Memphis' nursing program. According to a news release, the scholarships are available to all nursing students in need of financial assistance due to COVID-19.…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Zach Adams, the man convicted of the abduction, rape, and murder of Decatur County nursing student Holly Bobo in 2011, returned to Hardin County for a hearing on a motion for a new trial. Judge C. Creed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed the death of the 25th Madison County resident due to COVID-19. The health department says the patient, a 76-year-old man, died Monday due to complications from the virus. In…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced Tuesday that 17 Tennessee communities will receive more than $1 million in grants. In West Tennessee, those counties include: Decatur County…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With school starting soon in Jackson-Madison County, parents may have a lot of questions about the process, especially the online options. "The cyber school is new to West…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members enjoy some healthy new additions to a local park. In addition to the walking trail at Shirlene Mercer Park in east Jackson, community members can also use new…
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A five-year-old girl had a new spin on her birthday due to the pandemic. Jailee had a special parade with local police officers and firefighters driving by in their vehicles to wish her a happy birthday.…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- In an announcement released over the weekend, Lexington mayor Jeff Griggs says that he and his wife contracted COVID-19. "I'm definitely going to follow the guidelines the CDC says and stay at home and quarantine," Griggs said.…
Jackson Police are investigating a fatal accident on the 1400 block of Campbell Street near the area of YMCA at 8:25 Monday night. Traffic is currently being redirected at Campbell and Parkway and also Campbell and Ridgecrest. JPD says use…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released new information about a pursuit last week that ended in Weakley County. According to a news release, Illinois State Police originally stopped a vehicle near Mt. Vernon, Illinois on Thursday,…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- From August 10 through August 14, Congressman David Kustoff will travel Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, making stops at local cafes, ice cream shops and diners to highlight local businesses that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special celebration was held for a West Tennessee resident. James Pulliam is a resident at Brookdale Jackson Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Jackson. James' birthday was Saturday and he turned…
