Community holds parade to honor seniors
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A community came together to celebrate its seniors. "It's a momentous time, and they'd be here in these bleachers if they weren't out on the streets. We know they're…
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Local living facility hosts parade for residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cades Center Assisted Living hosted a parade Friday for residents at their Jackson facility. Family members and friends of the residents decorated their cars with posters and balloons and waved…
Non-profit committee receives financial update from county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County non-profit committee received an update from budget committee chairman Doug Stephenson on the county's financial situation. The news wasn't pretty. "2019-2020, we were allocated $160,000. Unfortunately,…
Special service honors fallen trooper Matthew Gatti
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A year after the death of Tennessee State Trooper Matthew Gatti, another memorial is held. Gatti's widow, Anna Gatti, and other family members met with Lt. William Futrell of the Tennessee…
Tennessee Attorney General files complaint against Rustic Flag Co., owner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III has filed a civil complaint against Rustic Flag Company and its owner under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, according to a news release. The release says the complaint alleges that the…
1 injured in Humboldt Walmart shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Officers were dispatched to the Walmart in Humboldt on Thursday around 10:30 p.m. Humboldt residents say it is…
DSCC to open by appointment only for students, applicants
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College says it is opening up its campuses by appointment only for applicants and students. A news release from DSCC says this process will begin on Monday. You can make an appointment online or…
State to lift capacity restrictions, release new guidelines
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Friday, Tennessee's Economic Recovery Group announced that capacity restrictions are to be lifted next week. A release from the state says the restrictions will be lifted, and a focus will then be set on social distancing…
Humboldt Nursing resident celebrates 103rd birthday
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center celebrated one of their residents' 103rd birthday Thursday. Ms. Olive was born in May of 1917. She has no children but has a host of nieces…
16,970 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 290 deaths, 1,454 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 16,970 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, May 15. In addition, 290 people have died and 1,454 are hospitalized. Another 9,280 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
16-year-old charged in Humboldt shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police have confirmed a 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a shooting Thursday night near Walmart. Police say officers responded to the Walmart area around 10:30 p.m. Thursday after a report of shots fired at an…
Madison County reopening advances, will lift capacity restrictions Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another change is coming for restaurants and businesses in the Hub City. You might be seeing even more people out eating and shopping starting Monday. "Begins Monday at…
Driver Services Centers to change procedures May 18
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced plans Friday for how Driver Services Centers will operate beginning Monday, May 18. In the news release, the department says all centers will use extra precautions as they…
JPD holds memorial service to honor fallen officers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday marks the beginning of National Police Week, but it looked a little different for the Jackson Police Department. "On this day, May 15, 2020, I and the entire Jackson…
Tennessee Soybean Festival announces cancellation
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 27th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival planned for September 5-12 has been cancelled. The festival's Board of Directors announced the cancellation due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. “The information we are currently receiving from state and federal…
