JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee provided an update on the novel coronavirus in Tennessee and announced a reopening. "It's created a tremendous hardship for those residents and for their family members…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Beech Lake will host the annual Festival of the Lakes celebration on July 4 as planned. Admission is free and events will begin at 5 p.m. Guests can expect food vendors, water activities for children, and a…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue team responded to a report of a vehicle in a pond Wednesday morning near Mercer. Officials say the vehicle had been driven into the pond and was…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 27,869 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, June 10. In addition, 436 people have died and 1,990 have been hospitalized. Another 18,516 have recovered. The report shows the following…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company is helping out the wildlife. At one point, the American wood duck was nearing extinction. But thanks to conservation efforts, the population is now thriving. Part…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County saw five new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, but where did they come from? And health officials say not wearing a mask could have consequences. "I know before I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals announced they will hold the first "Fathers & Fireworks" event on Saturday, June 20. The event is a Father's Day celebration, and the whole family is welcome to enjoy the unique experience at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library will reopen Monday, June 15 with limited capacity. According to a news release, the main library will continue to offer curbside service from 9 a.m. to noon on weekdays. Starting Monday, the library…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, leaving the total number of cases at 185, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Three Madison County residents are currently hospitalized. The health department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many treatment centers closed during the past three months amid COVID-19, but addiction hasn't slowed down. For those who suffer from substance abuse, the closures meant lack of access…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris called Tennesee Senator Marsha Blackburn Tuesday. He asked her many questions, while discussing the recent protests against racial injustice across the state. "Peaceful protest is something that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police are investigating a report of shots fired near downtown. Officers responded to Wells Alley, near the Lift, after a report of shots fired in the area. Police were in the area with K9 units this…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A morning house fire rekindles. This home on Woods Road caught on fire at 2:15 Tuesday morning, but it re-kindled 3:30 in the afternoon. Officials say firefighters from Gadsden and Bells worked on this second fire.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A debate was sparked at Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting. The city council took a drastic step when voting on a recommendation for Madison Academic High School. An amendment…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The big budget item at Tuesday's City Council meeting was approving a $750,000 transfer from the debt service fund balance to the debt service expense. The vote was largely technical. "That just allows us to expend that…
