Election officials see increased turnout during early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting started July 17, and since then, election officials say they've seen a new trend. "At this point, last time, four years ago in the same type of…
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Jackson police investigating report of stolen packages
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft investigation. Police say a man was seen on a door camera taking packages from the front porch…
96,489 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 978 deaths, 4,280 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 96,489 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, July . In addition, 978 people have died and 4,280 have been hospitalized. Another 57,239 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Health officials look at next steps in COVID-19 pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We now have 861 total COVID-19 cases in Madison County. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department also reported two additional deaths since Friday. On Sunday, they reported a 53-year-old…
14th death reported in Madison Co. due to COVID-19; 861 total cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death of a COVID-19 patient, as well as 14 new positive cases. Health department director Kim Tedford says an 88-year-old man died Sunday night as a result…
Church congregation enjoys picnic together
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A congregation gathers carefully for the first time in a while. Poplar Heights Baptist Church held a church picnic for its members. They ate dinner, played games, listened to music, and enjoyed…
Girls get glammed up for pageant
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- Girls get glammed up for an afternoon of competition. Girls from less than a year old to their teenage years dressed their best for their first pageant in a while. "I only…
Student receives scholarship during drive-thru celebration
PINSON, Tenn. -- A drive-thru scholarship celebration was held for Darin Franklin, who graduated from South Side Senior High School a few months ago. "At first I felt really nervous, but now I am…
Dyer Co. art show supports student scholarships
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee community headed out to a fun festival on Sunday. The Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council presented the Spring into the Arts Show. This art show displayed all kinds…
93,936 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 967 deaths, 4,244 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 93,936 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, July 26. In addition, 967 people have died and 4,244 have been hospitalized. Another 54,730 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Additional death reported in Madison Co.; 36 new COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an one additional Madison County resident has died as a result of COVID-19, and 36 more residents have tested positive. The health department says there are now a total…
"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…
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…
