JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime employee is retiring from a popular organization. Dr. Melvin Wright Sr. is retiring from Helping Hands of Tennessee in Jackson. But Wright says this is not the end. Wright says he is going to be…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every inmate at the Madison County Jail has now been tested for COVID-19. "Felt like we were sitting on a powder keg," said Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris. An inmate at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's no denying it -- coronavirus changed the plans for 731 Day this year. "Our immediate thought was, 'How can we create something that people can still enjoy and come together, but still be safe?'" said Courtney…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to register for Jackson-Madison County School System's virtual classes and CyberSchool is closing in. The Jackson-Madison County School System says the deadline to register for either option is Saturday, August 1. The school system hosted…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Friday, Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order allowing the return of contact sports and extended local government's authority to require masks. A news release from the Governor's Office says this order will give local government…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- While some schools are postponing their first day, Hardin County is starting Monday. Get to know your neighbor: that's the theme for school this year. "Our teachers are actually changing classrooms instead of our students. Students…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- You can now drive again on a road that caved in earlier this year. Newly released footage from the Hardin County Fire Department shows a temporary gravel road on Chalk Bluff, overlooking the Tennessee River. This…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 105,959 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, July 31. In addition, 1,060 people have died and 4,661 have been hospitalized. Another 66,357 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County now has 995 total cases of COVID-19. The hospital has 91 positive COVID-19 patients, 25 of which are on a ventilator. Dean Currie, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital's Chief of Surgery, says the surge of patients…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dog park is coming to the Hub City in August. The Dr. Vicki Schneider Lake Dog Park will hold a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. Dogs are to remain leashed…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- 7th grader and beauty queen Erika Lowery raised funds to donate five mattresses to her local fire department. Erika currently holds the Preteen Miss Tennessee 2019 title with Miss US Pageantry. After learning the Trenton Fire Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 29 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Friday. There is now a total of 995 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison County. The 29 new patients are: 57-year-old…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School board members met for a special called meeting to discuss what school could look like for the upcoming year. One of the topics discussed at Thursday night's meeting was a continuous learning plan, talking about what…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is welcoming in a new staff member. Jackson State Community College held a reception for new school President Dr. George Pimentel. Pimentel started the job on July 1 and spoke about how he plans…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Children of fallen soldiers were honored in a special way. A Soldier's Child Foundation partnered with the Tennessee National Guard and Walmart to shop and wrap gifts for kids who lost a parent serving in the military.…
