"Be The Change" film series continues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An educational film series continues in the Hub City. Saturday's screening in the Be The Change series from the Jackson Chamber and United Way of West Tennessee was Free State…
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Car show gives back to local kids
MILAN, Tenn. -- Hundreds of hot rods parked it in one local town for a meaningful cause. It's the first car show to be hosted by Riveting Rides, and it was all to…
Microchipping event helps raise funds for local shelter
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Pet owners took their dogs and cats to the Brownsville-Haywood County Animal Shelter Saturday, where an event was held to microchip pets. Organizers say that with this event, they hope to…
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association holds Christmas fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Men and women hit the road for a good cause. Saturday, the Tennessee 18-4 Combat Veteran Second Annual Christmas Drive was held in the Hub City. It was held to raise…
90,796 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 964 deaths, 4,196 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 90,796 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, July 25. In addition, 964 people have died and 4,196 have been hospitalized. Another 53,808 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
25 new COVID-19 cases confirmed by health department; 811 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 25 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 811. The newest confirmed cases include: 34-year-old female (not hospitalized) 22-year-old female (not…
Family celebrates loved one's 90th birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During the pandemic, families are getting creative with how they celebrate their loved ones and their major life milestones. Family and friends are wishing Magalene Yarbrough a happy 90th birthday. "We thank God for letting her live…
Artists create new mural in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local artists are bringing more beauty to the Hub City. The newest installment of Jackson's Public Art Initiative Project is underway. This time the canvas is the front of the Southwest Tennessee Development District building in downtown…
West Tennessee agencies train for active shooters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement from around West Tennessee are training for a variety of situations. "With some of the situations that take place in society, obviously we want to protect the…
Lifeline hosts Donuts and Donors event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A life saving resource creates a way to bring in more donations. Lifeline Blood Services hosted a pop up event called Donuts and Donors with the help of J-Town Coffee.…
Madison County sees 12th COVID-19 death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of Friday, 12 Madison County residents have died due to complications with COVID-19. "This is a very serious virus," said West Tennessee Healthcare Chief Communications and Compliance…
Siren testing to be moved to Saturday in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency will no longer be testing sirens on Wednesdays. A news release from the agency says they will begin testing the warning siren every Saturday at noon. This change will go into effect…
THP: Texas man suffered medical emergency prior to Friday crash
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Texas man died after a crash Friday morning near the Interstate 155 bridge near Dyersburg. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 44-year-old William Lee Harper III, of Brownsboro, Texas, died in the crash around…
Madison County classified as COVID-19 hot spot
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of coronavirus cases increased so dramatically over the past two weeks, Madison County is now considered a hot spot. "It should make people wake up," said…
89,078 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 938 deaths, 4,120 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 89,078 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, July 24. In addition, 938 people have died and 4,120 have been hospitalized. Another 52,983 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
