Animal Care Center addition paused due to city budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A long-awaited project in the Hub City is nowhere near being completed, and just got more bad news. Back in 2016, the Jackson City Council, under former Mayor…
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25,120 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 401 deaths, 1,855 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 25,120 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, June 4. In addition, 401 people have died and 1,855 have been hospitalized. Another 16,643 have recovered. The report shows the following…
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13-year-old graduates college with four degrees
LA MIRADA, Calif. (CBS Newspath) -- A California teen is way ahead of the game. 13-year-old Jack Rico graduated from Fullerton College in California in May, making him the youngest student to do…
Lauderdale County Sheriff admits using racial slur on recording
RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee sheriff admitted that he used a racial slur on a recording that prompted a peaceful protest and calls for his resignation. Lauderdale County Sheriff Steve Sanders confirmed that it was his voice on the…
177 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total to 177. The most recent case is a 48-year-old female, who is not currently hospitalized. The Madison County…
Jackson City Court office manager indicted on misconduct, forgery charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The office manager of Jackson City Court has been indicted on charges of forgery and official misconduct after irregularities were found during an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. Shenile Ward was indicted this month on two…
Local gym continues to offer online classes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gyms and fitness centers are allowed to reopen in the Hub City, but people are sticking with other alternatives since the COVID-19 pandemic. Elverna Cain is a fitness instructor…
Committee to discuss reopening of colleges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- College and university presidents of a Senate committee will meet Thursday to discuss reopening campuses in the fall. Dr. Logan Hampton of Lane College says, without a doubt, Lane…
Fleet Feet holds second annual 5K
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several participants laced up to take part in the Big Run 5K Wednesday evening, which was also National Running Day. Fleet Feet is a company that is known for…
Nonprofit to host third annual Crawfest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Scarlet Rope Project announced it is hosting its third annual Crawfest fundraiser. In a news release, Scarlet Rope says the Crawfest will be on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Scarlet Rope says proceeds from…
Construction begins on long-awaited monument
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The long-awaited Seven Pillars Monument in east Jackson is under construction. "I conceived this sculpture to tell the story of seven prominent African-Americans in the history of Jackson-Madison County,"…
New business emerges in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The coronavirus pandemic forced many businesses to shutter either temporarily or permanently. Jackson native Chase Walker went against this trend. He opened his new vintage store, The Lost Reserve. "Our…
Hundreds receive meals through Savannah food bank
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Food banks been around for years. However, in times of crisis they are even more important. Cans were stacked as high as as the ceiling, and the fridge…
Juvenile charged in April accidental shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a juvenile is now facing charges in connection with an accidental shooting in April. Police confirmed Wednesday the juvenile has been charged with reckless homicide in the April 25 death of Kontravis Bond,…
