Local officials resist another lockdown, but push for masks statewide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we finish the first week of August and start the fifth month of COVID-19 news conferences, case numbers are still going up. "It would be so easy…
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Police investigate homicide in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking a suspect in a homicide investigation in the downtown Jackson area. Jackson police say they are looking a female suspect that is not being identified at this time. Police have also…
Humboldt man sentenced to federal prison on gun charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man has been sentenced to federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says 25-year-old Taylor Cunningham was sentenced on Friday. Investigators used a…
118,782 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,206 deaths, 5,190 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 118,782 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, August 7. In addition, 1,206 people have died and 5,190 have been hospitalized. Another 79,357 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Hub City Brewing debuts canned beer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The pandemic is causing a local business to speed up its production, and even move to the next phase. Now, Hub City Brewing is making history. They've produced more than…
Suspect in car chase was wanted in Illinois
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police have issued a statement following a chase into Weakley County that ended with shots fired near the Highway 22 bypass. According to a news release, law enforcement officers from multiple Kentucky agencies chased a vehicle…
Porchfest Drive-In to be held at Carl Perkins Civic Center Friday evening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 731Day Porchfest Drive-In will be held Friday, August 7 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The event was originally planned for July 31, but rescheduled due to rain. The parking lot will be transformed into a…
Carroll County election results
These are final, unofficial results. Carroll County: Chancellor: Vicki Hodge Hoover - 2,706 Benjamin S. Harmon - 1,656 County Commission District 5: Barry Mac Murphy - 510 Michael Tate - 310 Carroll County School Board District 1: Harold H. McLain…
Dyersburg shooting suspect added to TBI Most Wanted
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added a man wanted in connection with a Dyersburg shooting to their most wanted list. The TBI says Bobby Joe Claybrook Jr. is wanted on charges of attempted second-degree murder, felon…
Chester County Middle School creates COVID-19 music video
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Middle School staff, students and teachers put together a parody music video to Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk". Their version: "COVID Funk"! Check it out.
44-year-old woman dies from COVID-19; 35 new cases in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died from COVID-19. Health Department director Kim Tedford says the patient, a 44-year-old woman, died Thursday as a result of the virus. Tedford says…
West Tennessee 2020 primary and general election results
The roundup of results for the August 6, 2020 Primary and County General election: Click on the county to view the results. Benton County Carroll County Chester County Crockett County Gibson County Hardeman County Henderson County Hardin County Haywood County…
Out-of-state high speed chase ends in northwest Tennessee
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An out of state chase ended in West Tennessee. "They got by and started shooting, and bullets ricocheted towards me," said witness Josh Clifton. That came after Clifton saw…
Local organizations partner for Snack Backpack Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First Presbyterian Church of Jackson and Regional Inter-Faith Association have teamed up for their Snack Backpack Drive. The Snack Backpack Drive helps feed local schoolchildren, who will receive the donated items on Fridays. Those who donated were…
Voters cast ballots for local, state primary elections
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "The local and state elections actually have more of an impact on your daily life than the national one does," said voter Jonathan Tidwell. Thursday, residents made their way…
