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…
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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…
14,441 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 241 deaths, 1,299 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 14,441 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, May 8. In addition, 241 people have died, and 1,299 are hospitalized. Another 7,011 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Officials review recovery progress, talk reopening of churches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Salons and other nonessential businesses have been open for almost five days in Jackson, but how is it going? "You're doing good," said Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris.…
Family hosts drive-in movie party for daughter's birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local family did not let the pandemic put a damper on their daughter's birthday. The Clenney family celebrated their daughter Emory turning five by holding a social distance-friendly drive-in movie party for kids in…
Dr. Marlon King signs contract to become JMCSS Superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the past few months, the Jackson-Madison County School Board has been searching for a new superintendent, and Friday morning, the papers were signed. "Went through the two interview…
Budget concerns, contracts, spark discussion among school board
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met as students are in their final month of school. Next year's budget, the construction contract for a new K through 8 school, and…
Local organization rescues animals in hoarding case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue is a non-profit organization in north Jackson. They rescue a wide range of animals including horses, goats, sheep, and donkeys. "We got a call from another…
City of Milan hosts Day of Prayer livestream
MILAN, Tenn. -- The National Day of Prayer looked a bit different this year. The City of Milan opted for a livestream event, where city religious leaders gathered to pray for safety and…
Gadsden fifth graders read to peers
GADSDEN, Tenn. -- After teachers at one school read to their students online during quarantine, students now have a turn. Gadsden Elementary teachers in Crockett County are reading through video to their students after schools closed their doors for the…
Lexington businesses begin reopening
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- As businesses begin to reopen, it's becoming clear that visiting these places will come with a whole new set of rules and, as things slowly start to creep toward normal, places…
