Redemption Road Rescue welcomes Bart the steer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet Bart, the Holstein steer. "He's the biggest baby you've ever met. He's a big love," Lori Collins, director of Redemption Road Rescue, said. But what makes Bart so…
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Weakley Co. police detail Wednesday night shooting
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A teenager is in the hospital after answering the door at his mom's house. Union Church Road, just outside of McKenzie, is pretty quiet. When you drive up…
Tennessee to stop sharing COVID-19 patient names with police
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will soon stop providing the names and addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders, after initially arguing doing so would protect those on the front line. Gov. Bill Lee’s administration made the decision this week,…
COVID-19 cases remain at 177 in Madison County; 159 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County on Wednesday, leaving the total number of confirmed cases at 177, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Two Madison County residents are currently hospitalized,…
Teen shot multiple times in Weakley County
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police say a teenager was shot at least seven times Wednesday night in Weakley County. The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on Union Church road near McKenzie, according to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office.…
Budget committee takes firm stance on budget request
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "If we cut $10 million from our budget, that's educational suicide," said School Board Chairman Pete Johnson. Earlier this month, the Madison County Commission urged the Jackson-Madison County School…
Local NAACP leader reacts to death of George Floyd
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Harrell Carter, president of the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP, spoke on the recent death of George Floyd. "And the suspect was trying to grasp for air, those types…
Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy; to close hundreds of stores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, discount home goods retailer Tuesday Morning announced it filed for bankruptcy. The company blames COVID-19 for prolonged store closures that put a strain on the business. As part…
Jackson police seek IDs in shoplifting investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two persons of interest in a shoplifting incident. On May 15, a man and a woman left Plato's Closet with merchandise that was not…
Gibson, Carroll Counties continue phased reopening
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Cities and counties across Tennessee slowly reopen according to Gov. Bill Lee's executive orders. Economies in 89 counties continue to reopen with the guidelines stated within the Tennessee…
Bolivar Police Department donates $1,000 to Warriors Center
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Warriors Center came to Bolivar just last year, with a huge mission: To help those in the community struggling with addiction. "Some are coming in here messed up.…
Health department to hold mask distribution Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will have another free mask giveaway on Monday. The masks are washable, reusable cloth masks. The giveaway will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30…
21,306 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 353 deaths, 1,647 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 21,306 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, May 27. In addition, 353 people have died and 1,647 have been hospitalized. Another 13,916 have recovered. The report shows the following…
Health officials confirm enrollment in plasma trial, mayors hope to allow summer activities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County leaders updated us on coronavirus in the area Wednesday. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had 508 patients Wednesday morning, a stark contrast to the little…
Local high school soccer team creates fun video during quarantine
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local high school soccer team is coping with COVID in a fun way. These are the South Gibson High School Lady Hornets. Each teammate recorded their part at their own home and Coach Ethan…
