Authorities make arrest in fatal Humboldt fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Authorities have now made an arrest in connection to a fire at a Humboldt apartment complex on Spangler Drive that killed one person. In a press release, the Tennessee Bureau…
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State recognizes Correctional Professionals Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It is Correctional Professionals Week in The Volunteer State. The week was proclaimed by Gov. Bill Lee, according to a news release from the Department of Correction. May 3 through May 9 will recognize correctional professionals for…
Madison Co. COVID-19 case count remains at 149
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed no additional COVID-19 cases in Madison County, keeping the total at 149. Eight Madison County residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Two of those patients are currently on ventilators.…
13,502 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 219 deaths, 1,143 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 13,502 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, May 4. In addition, 219 people have died, and 1,143 are hospitalized. Another 6,081 have recovered. The report shows the following…
Safety precautions to flatten the curve working, officials say
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Why are officials allowing businesses to reopen in Jackson and Madison County? They say it's because of you. "It works. Social distancing works. It's a proven method in…
Storm damage impacts Union City businesses
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Sunday's storm had rain, hail, and straight-line winds, and in Union City Monday morning, this is the aftermath. "We hunkered down at home, right after the storm was…
Madison County COVID-19 case count remains at 149
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirms no additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County Monday morning, with the total remaining at 149. Eight Madison County residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Two of those patients are…
Nonessential businesses prepare to reopen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday the city will allow nonessential businesses to reopen. Businesses like hair salons, nail salons, gyms and tattoo parlors will open their doors. Shear Class Salon owners, Chasity and Demecus…
Severe storm creates damage throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I don't understand how we're okay," said Julie Ann Maddox. Billowing clouds, hail and lots of fallen trees throughout many streets of West Tennessee. On McClellan Road in North Jackson,…
Community reacts to mall reopening, procedures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Under guidance from Gov. Bill Lee's Tennessee Pledge, many businesses are opening their doors, including Old Hickory Mall. The shopping center reopened on Friday, and some mall visitors say they…
Girl Scout cookie sales go to good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Girl Scout cookie drive-thru was held over the weekend. The drive-thru was set up at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post located on Airways Boulevard. Troops still have cookies…
Man arrested in connection to fatal Gibson Co. fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man has been arrested following an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A news release from the TBI says 33-year-old David Glynn Riggs has been…
13,177 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 210 deaths, 1,135 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 13,177 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, May 3. In addition, 210 people have died, and 1,135 are hospitalized. Another 5,814 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
149 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total to 149. The health department says the most recent case is a 39-year-old female, who is not hospitalized.…
Spa reopens after pandemic closure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local spa and salon reopens under new management after closing due to the pandemic. Spa Vita on Vann Drive in Jackson is a full service spa, hair salon and…
