Lifeline offers free antibody testing to blood donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local blood center is offering a way for people who have recovered from COVID-19 to help those currently battling the virus. "This test is going to assess rather…
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Chester County Schools face unique issues with reopening
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- For Chester County Schools, their back-to-school plans are going to look a little bit different than others. "In Chester County, we have a significant limitation with our…
Health department workers get free lunch from local ministers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization showed their appreciation for front-line workers of the COVID-19 crisis. Code Red Coalition is a group of ministers in Jackson and Madison County, dedicated to bettering the…
New city court building to open Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's out with the old, in with the new. The Jackson City Court is finally moving to their new location on South Royal Street. "We had a lot of rain…
2 local candidates speak out regarding Confederate statue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two candidates running for office spoke about the Confederate monument in Jackson's downtown. Democratic Congressional Candidate Erika Stotts Pearson and Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Robin Kimbrough Hayes…
Company to open first Tennessee facility in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A new manufacturing facility is coming to Hardin County. The announcement comes from Gov. Bill Lee, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Aero Millwork officials, according to a release from the Tennessee Economy and Community…
57,591 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 710 deaths, 3,088 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 57,591 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, July 9. In addition, 710 people have died and 3,088 have been hospitalized. Another 33,609 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Benton County man sentenced after standoff, car chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Benton County man has been sentenced to more than seven years in custody after an investigation into a domestic violence incident that led to a standoff in 2017, and a car chase in 2018. Shannon Pettigrew,…
Adamsville police help members of Amish community recover wrecked buggy
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Adamsville police lent a hand to help members of the Amish community on Wednesday afternoon. According to a Facebook post made by the Adamsville Police Department, a mishap caused part of a buggy to…
Milan retirement home gives back to local businesses
MILAN, Tenn. -- While the residents of Dogwood Pointe Assisted Living were inside, some of the employees and other volunteers were outside, telling business owners "thank you." "Our community wanted to give…
20 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 422 total cases reported
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 20 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 422 since the pandemic began. The new patients are: 25-year-old male (not hospitalized) 70-year-old…
Local artist recounts experience with Charlie Daniels
MT. JULIET, Tenn. -- A local country artist remembers the man behind 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia.' Singer and song writer Darryl Worley made a Facebook post about working with the late…
2 Henderson Co. wrecks under investigation
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, a crash occurred on Interstate 40 going eastbound near mile marker 110. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, that crash involved a commercial vehicle…
Gov. Lee recommends moving Forrest bust, expresses concern over virus spread
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's governor announced the desire to move a well-known symbol from the capitol, while also touching on the increase of coronavirus cases. "I'm asking the Capitol Commission to consider…
Hardin County Schools releases detailed back-to-school plan
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools is one of the first school systems in the area to release a detailed plan on how they expect to return to school next…
