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…
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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…
JMCSS asked to cut $6 million from budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Discussions grow tense as the county's budget hearings continue. The big topic at hand during the Madison County budget hearings for the Jackson-Madison County School System was where the district…
Weekly prayer circle stops by health department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The weekly prayer circle met at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department on Thursday morning. They started with a presentation to health department director Kim Tedford to say thank you to her and the staff for all…
155 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three more Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 155 confirmed cases, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The most recent cases are a 77-year-old woman, an 82-year-old woman, and…
Madison County health department distributes entire mask supply
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has distributed their entire supply of masks donated by the state. Residents in Madison County had a chance to get free, reusable face masks.…
Jackson's ReNew Biomedical repairs ventilators nationwide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For more than five years, ReNew Biomedical in Jackson has been repairing equipment for hospitals across the country. "Items such as defibrillators, EKGs, vital signs monitors, IV pumps and…
Toyota Motor Manufacturing to resume production May 11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Tennessee (TMMTN) will resume production on May 11. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota suspended production in March. Toyota will resume all North American manufacturing operations following safety guidelines and state ordinances. To ensure employee…
14,096 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 237 deaths, 1,266 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 14,096 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, May 7. In addition, 237 people have died, and 1,266 are hospitalized. Another 6,783 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Madison Academic seniors honored with drive-thru celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, Madison Academic High School in Jackson held a drive-thru celebration for their graduating seniors. The students were able to pick up their yearbooks and other items, and the teachers congratulated…
Jackson gyms reopen with new safety guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gyms across the state are reopening for business, but you're going to notice a few changes when you get inside. "That's our main concern, is we want to keep…
LyondellBasell donates $10,000 to RIFA
JACKSON, TN. – LyondellBasell announced it has donated $10,000 to RIFA. “RIFA does a great job in helping those in the community,” said Rebecca White, site manager. “We have always been proud of the work they do and hope this…
Milan, Martin receive transportation grants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee towns have received grants to build sidewalks and make improvements, according to a news release from Gov. Bill Lee's office. Martin and Milan have both received the grants. Martin received $1.2 million for improvements…
