Organization donates hundreds of dental health kits to children
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Masks were worn, but the smiles were still abundant at the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson-Madison County. It was all part of an oral health day event, sponsored by…
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Police investigate stabbing death in East Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Late Friday night, the Jackson Police Department responded to a call of a man bleeding on the ground on Jo hn Williams Road in east Jackson. When police arrived…
Milan to host annual fireworks show on July 2
MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan has announced they will have their annual firework show on July 2. The show will start after dark, likely around 9 p.m., at Milan City Park, according to the event of the City…
Madison County Commission passes tentative budget totaling over $234 million
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The county commission passed a tentative budget Monday, totaling to $234,935,780. "We're talking about a 10% reduction," said budget chairman Doug Stephenson. The state said they saw a…
Arrest made in Weakley County aggravated robbery
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Department announced in a news release Monday that 20-year-old Louis Stephen Rechis III, of Sharon, Tennessee, has been arrested on a charge of aggravated robbery. The release states at approximately 8:19 p.m.…
UTM Skyhawk masks on sale now to the public
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin's athletic department announced Monday they are making their one-of-a-kind Skyhawk masks available for purchase. The navy face covering features the orange and white beak design from the official Skyhawk logo. To order,…
JSCC to offer classes in hybrid, FLEX format for fall semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announced in a news release Monday that classes will be taught in a FLEX format for the fall semester. This format is a hybrid of both online and face-to-face components, and will require…
Nonprofit sanctuary provides misplaced animals with permanent home
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit organization in northwest Tennessee is providing animals in need with a permanent home. Amos' Ark Sanctuary was established last September, with the goal to be a safe haven for animals that have been misplaced…
Local man revives overdose victim with Narcan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A normal Monday morning turned into a life saving mission. Adam Roe was coming home from dropping off his daughter at daycare Monday morning. Driving down North Highland, he saw…
185 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 173 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. — No new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, leaving the total number of confirmed cases at 185, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Two Madison County residents are currently hospitalized due to…
Police identify Friday night stabbing victim
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have identified a man who died Friday night after being stabbed. Police say 60-year-old Kenneth Brasher was found on John Williams Road near East Chester Street around 9:30 p.m. Friday. Police say Brasher was on…
Hundreds march in silence
MILAN, Tenn.-- On Sunday the Milan community came together for a march. Pastor Rick Waycaster of First Assembly of God in Milan said he wanted their response to be in the form of a learning…
Jacksonians celebrate Flag Day
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Flag Day was celebrated at Jackson City Hall as Sunday commemorates the adoption of the United States flag. Mayor Scott Conger, along with the Jackson and Madison County Fire Departments raised an American Flag at the center of city…
Union City residents react to Facebook post
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Residents of Union City are reacting after a post made to Facebook. "I was kind of heartbroken and stuff because we all are human beings, and we all need…
