City leaders discuss COVID-19 impact on economy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Budget Committee met Thursday to discuss the impact COVID-19 had on the city's economy. "Most notably our sales tax, the impact that the coronavirus has had…
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Rose Hill School holds drive-thru graduation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rose Hill School held a social distancing drive-thru graduation for their students, and it was quite emotional. Parents lined up and drove through. Each student received a certificate, a gift and photo. "Their end of eighth grade…
Virtual fair connects Tennesseans with job opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A virtual resource fair is helping connect Tennesseans with local employers. The Virtual Employment and Education Resource Fair will provide job seekers with employment opportunities through the internet and through videoconferencing, according to a news release from…
Milan police release details in Wednesday shootings
MILAN, Tenn. -- Shots rang out in Milan on Wednesday during two separate shootings, just hours apart. The second shooting left one man dead around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday night. "Patrol went to the location on Anderson Street where they received…
Dyersburg State releases spring 2020 dean's list, honor roll
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College has released the spring 2020 dean's list and honor roll. A release from DSCC says students on the dean's list earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and students on the honor roll…
Girl Scouts Heart of the South launch virtual parties and meetings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Girl Scouts Heart of the South is launching free virtual programs for girls and offering discounted memberships for families new to Girl Scouts. Their new "Discover Parties" and "Virtual Troop Meetings" are free to girls interested in…
JMCSS moves JCM, North Side graduations to Oman Arena
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Jackson graduations scheduled for Friday have been moved due to weather concerns. Jackson-Madison County School System confirmed Thursday that JCM Early College High and North Side High School graduation ceremonies have been moved to Oman Arena.…
18,961 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 313 deaths, 1,539 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 18,961 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, May 21. In addition, 313 people have died and 1,539 are hospitalized. Another 12,191 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Customers rush to shop as TJ Maxx, Marshalls reopen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More stores are reopening as Jackson and Madison County ease coronavirus restrictions, and shoppers are anxious to get their retail therapy in. TJ Maxx and Marshalls haven't let people…
UT Gardens endures pandemic setbacks, encourages visitors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Preparing flower beds at UT Gardens in Jackson usually starts at the beginning of May, but because of rain, cold weather and COVID-19, they've been delayed. "We lost all of our volunteers, which we depend heavily on,…
Dyersburg police investigate Wednesday shooting
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting near Kist Street. Police say officers responded to the area around 8:45 p.m. after a report of a person shot. Police say officers found 57-year-old Kenneth Anderson with a…
153 COVID-19 patients recovered in Madison County; no new cases confirmed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported Thursday, and 153 patients have completely recovered from the virus. The health department says a total of 165 Madison County residents…
Milan Police investigate two separate shootings
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department received two separate reports of shots fired on Wednesday, according to a news release. The release states that officers responded to the first report on College Street at approximately 4:51 p.m. Police recovered…
Mother faces 11 counts of false reports in search for missing daughter
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a Tennessee woman on 11 counts of false report in the disappearance of her 15-month-old daughter, whose remains were found in March after a 17-day search. News outlets report the indictment…
TJ Maxx, Marshalls to reopen following temporary closure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TJ Maxx on Stonebrook Place says they expect to reopen Thursday at 10 a.m. The company has been allowing online orders for delivery, with a limited number of orders allowed per day, since their closure due to…
