Group brings smiles to nursing home residents
BELLS, Tenn. -- A group of people stopped by a local nursing home to bring smiles to resident's faces. Members of the Al Chymia Shrine Temple stopped by Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation…
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RIFA to receive $2,000 donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Area Business and Professional Women are making a donation to a local nonprofit. Jackson Area BPW says they will be making a donation of $2,000 to Regional Inter-Faith Association on Tuesday. The donation will be made…
14,768 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 242 deaths, 1,319 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 14,768 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, May 9. In addition, 242 people have died and 1,319 are hospitalized. Another 7,369 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
No new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed no additional cases of COVID-19. The total number of cases remains at 156 in Madison County. Six Madison County residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, two of those patients…
Eligible voters can now request absentee ballot
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eligible voters in Tennessee can now request absentee ballots for the next election. While absentee voting isn't new and the laws haven't changed, election officials expect requests for absentee voting to…
Tennesseans honor Ahmaud Arbery with 2.23 mile run
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Earlier this year, an African-American jogger was fatally shot not far from his home on the outskirts of Brunswick, Georgia. Newly released video of the incident has people around the…
Clarksburg School holds graduation ceremony
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- "We're a very head strong class. We always have been. We've always been that one class. They're not going to forget us," said Valedictorian Hannah Wood. Clarksburg School in…
Construction brings road closure to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has road work planned in the Hub City this weekend. Starting Friday, North Highland Avenue will be closed from Interstate 40 to Carriage House Drive. The turning lanes will be closed for…
Local churches begin to reopen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local churches say they will begin reopening their doors on Sunday, just in time for Mother's Day. Northside Assembly of God says they will be reopening their building for worship on Sunday. Northside Assembly of God…
Local businesses prepare for Mother's Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Mother's Day just days away, many businesses are working around the clock to ensure they get their customers their orders as soon as possible. Flowers have always been…
Missing Jackson man found safe
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a missing Jackson man has been found safe. A news release from the police department says Eric Maxwell was found safe on Friday. He was reported missing on Wednesday.
UT Martin Advisory Board discusses COVID-19, enrollment plans
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board brought up important issues during its virtual summer meeting on Friday. The topics included the COVID-19 campus report, a review of their enrollment…
Body of missing Carroll Co. man discovered
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A spokesperson for the Carroll County Sheriff's Department confirmed that they recovered the body of 50-year old Maurice Falls on Thursday. The office confirmed that Falls' body was found…
156 COVID-19 cases confirmed, 129 recovered in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19, bringing the total to 156 cases Madison County. The most recent case is a 26-year-old female, who is not hospitalized. Epidemiology staff are reaching out…
JSCC president finalists narrowed to three
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The search for the next Jackson State Community College president has been narrowed to three. The finalists will take part in open virtual forums that begin on Monday. The finalists and their forums dates are: Dr. George…
