Jackson Generals officials speak about postponed concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of Coronavirus cases continue to increase in Tennessee and with that many events are cancelled or postponed. One of the biggest events planned in the Hub City,…
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West Tennessee girl holds fundraisers to promote racial equality
JACKSON, Tenn. - One girl is taking a stand for racial equality in a unique way. This young girl is making T-shirts and was able to sell lemonade to more than 100 people…
JMCSS looking for feedback from parents
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson-Madison County School System wants to hear from parents on the reopening of schools. The school system says it is currently working with other school districts and the local health department, as well as reviewing CDC resources.…
City cleans, community reacts to Confederate statue vandalism
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- City officials investigate and begin cleaning up a Civil War statue after it's covered in graffiti. "We're hoping this is a pretty quick process, but if it's not,…
Local girl creates fundraiser to promote racial equality
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A young girl is making t-shirts and running a lemonade stand in an effort to promote racial equality in the community. Ten-year-old Juju was so moved by Black Lives Matter protests that she attended, she started her…
Jackson police seek information on Angela's Pet Grooming burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a burglary at Angela's Pet Grooming, located at 1463 South Highland Avenue, according to a news release. The release states on June 21, Angela's Pet Grooming was burglarized during the early morning hours.…
Puppy mill raid leads to removal of approximately 600 animals
MERCER, Tenn. -- Rescuers are now saying around 600 animals were removed during a puppy mill raid in southwest Madison County over the weekend, but the work is just now beginning. Guardians…
35,553 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 531 deaths, 2,301 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 35,553 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, June 22. In addition, 531 people have died and 2,301 have been hospitalized. Another 23,567 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Local church enhances precautions as in-person services return
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pastors across the country are having to make tough decisions about in-person worship sessions. "The pressure of 'do we call it?' 'Do we encourage people to stay home?' That was a terrible weekend," said Adam Dooley, Senior…
Snoop Dogg, Twista concert postponed to 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals, in conjunction with Blue Cap Entertainment, announced in a news release Monday that the Snoop Dogg and Twista Concert will be postponed an entire year to July 2021, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The…
205 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 181 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. — Three additional Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 205, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department in a news release Monday. The most recent patients are: 67-year-old…
WTH Sportsplex holds first baseball tournament weekend after lockdown
JACKSON, Tenn.-- After shutting down due to Coronavirus, players hit one local diamond for some baseball. It was a weekend of bases loaded at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex after a few months…
Fire in Dyer leaves one man dead, four others rescued
DYER, Tenn. - "I was in the living room. I saw a whole lot of bright lights just flickering on and off," said neighbor Heather Sanders. Firefighters were called out around 3 a.m. for…
Generals debut first ever 'Fathers and Fireworks' event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A first time event celebrating fathers brings in hundreds of guests. "We're here tonight to see the fireworks, watch "Field of Dreams," and spend some time together with family and friends,"…
Protesters march around court square
ALAMO, Tenn.--At least 100 people gathered in front of the Crockett County Court House in downtown Alamo for a protest to support George Floyd and other black people who died in police custody. The…
