Gov. Lee shares new details on the state's COVID-19 response
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee spoke on a variety of topics during a news conference Tuesday, including unemployment rates in Tennessee and what the state's next steps are to combat the…
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Car crashes into east Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A car crashed through a house located on East Forest Avenue late Tuesday afternoon. City officials say they believe the driver failed to stop at the stop sign on Muse Street and crashed through the house, knocking…
Couple search for missing dog who fled from I-40 wreck
UPDATE: Scott Smiley confirmed Archie has been found. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Beth and Scott Smiley were traveling through Jackson Monday afternoon when their vehicle was rear ended by an 18-wheeler near Exit…
Two face murder charges after breakthrough in Hardin County cold case
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Sheriff Johnny Alexander confirmed two people have been arrested in the 2018 disappearance and death of Terry Woodall. King (Left),…
Jackson City Council advances projects despite budget crunch
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The pandemic is causing some interesting challenges for the City of Jackson, besides pushing all of their meetings online again. "I think with the budget shortfall and the…
112,441 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,117 deaths, 4,900 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 112,441 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, August 4. In addition, 1,117 people have died and 4,900 have been hospitalized. Another 73,259 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Officials give update on financial status of West Tennessee Healthcare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fiscal Year 2020 for West Tennessee Healthcare was supposed to be a rebuilding year, since the two previous years they acquired Tennova Healthcare and converted their ambulatory and…
Mid-South Youth Camp hosts groundbreaking for new addition
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A special celebration was held at a local West Tennessee camp Monday. Mid-South Youth Camp hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 8,000 square foot dining hall. Members of the camp and from Freed-Hardeman University attended the…
Trump fires TVA chair, cites hiring of foreign workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority, criticizing the federally owned corporation for hiring foreign workers. Trump said Monday at the White House that he was formally removing chair Skip Thompson and…
West TN veterans honored with free photo shoot for public display
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee veterans were able to get their picture taken at a special event Monday. After the photos have been taken, they will be displayed at Veterans Day events in November. There will be an exhibit running…
48 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 1,235 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 48 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 1,235. The health department says the newest cases include nine inmates at…
Crockett County woman facing drug charges after TBI investigation
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County woman is in custody after an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Crockett County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, the investigation into Amber Cocker, 29, began in July…
Chester Co. Election Committee makes changes due to COVID-19
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- This year it's going to look a little different at the polls because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Election staffers with the Chester County Elections Committee are taking extra…
Henry County issues mask mandate, effective Wednesday
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer announced Monday that a mask mandate will go into effect on Wednesday. According to a news release, the recommendation was made by local health officials and has the support of the…
Gov. Lee calls special session of General Assembly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has called for a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to meet on Monday, August 10 to address COVID-19. According to a news release, Gov. Lee has asked for the meeting to address…
