Local business owners update progress with mask mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department wants to make sure you do your part in wearing a mask when you are unable to…
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Salt & Light dinner rescheduled due to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Area Relief Ministries has rescheduled their annual Salt & Light Benefit Dinner to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the dinner was originally scheduled to be held September 10, but has been…
Jackson State releases fall semester plans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has announced their final plans for classes during the fall semester. According to a news release, faculty members will use three different options for classes, while promoting a safe environment for students and…
LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee's press briefing (7/14/20)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing starting at 3 p.m. Central on Tuesday, July 14.
66,788 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 767 deaths, 3,378 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 66,788 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, July 14. In addition, 767 people have died and 3,378 have been hospitalized. Another 38,272 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Gibson Connect announces move into next phase of broadband expansion
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson Connect, a subsidiary of Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, has announced plans to move into phase three of their broadband expansion, according to a news release. The release says phase three work will begin in Rutherford,…
Johnnie Walker switching to wooden bottles
Whiskey is often aged in wooden barrels. Now, Johnnie Walker is serving up its scotch in bottles also made from wood. Johnnie Walker's parent company, Diageo, says the new bottle, which will be made of wood pulp, will release in…
33 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; fourth death confirmed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thirty-three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 504 since the pandemic began. A fourth person died Monday due to complications from COVID-19, according to…
Martin man charged with assault after woman injured in shooting
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A Martin man is in custody after a shooting Monday night injured a woman. Martin police say officers were responding to a medical emergency in the 200 block of Meadowbrook Drive around 6:15 p.m. Monday, when they…
UT Martin responds to ICE decision regarding international students
MARTIN, Tenn.-- According to NAFSA: The Association for International Educators, almost 10,000 international students attend colleges in Tennessee. A local university responds to a recent decision made by a federal agency that…
Senate candidate discusses topics during stop in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--A U.S. Senate candidate speaks out about current events, and his goals for Senate. Bill Hagerty stopped in Jackson on Monday afternoon to discuss several issues brought up from voters, including school…
Congressman honors "Man of the Year" recipient for his service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One government official is recognizing a Jackson man for his dedication and service to the community. Congressman David Kustoff recognized Executive Director for Aspell Recovery Center Richard…
Haywood County Schools announce reopening plans for upcoming school year
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- For students who attend the Haywood County School System, many changes are expected to take place when schools re-open on August 17. Haywood County Schools Superintendent Joey Hassell…
Hospital confirms highest number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized yet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday marked the highest number of patients to be hospitalized at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The number of COVID patients continues to go up here…
Nine arrested in West TN Drug Task Force operation
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Nine individuals have been arrested on drug and weapons violations following a law enforcement saturation in Dyer and Lake Counties, according to a news release. The release states about 65 traffic stops resulted in the confiscation of…
