West Tennessee schools prepare for graduation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When you look back on your senior year, you may remember traditions like prom and graduation, but for one group of students that may look different. …
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Local high school to hold graduation ceremony
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Graduation at Union City High School will be held as originally scheduled. A news release from Union City Schools says the ceremony for the class of 2020 will still be held on Saturday, May 16 at…
Local leaders discuss reopening the economy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee's decision to slowly let the economy reopen was met with plenty of praise by local leaders. "I am very pleased that the governor has made the announcement…
109 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 109. The latest cases include: 61-year-old male (not hospitalized) 74-year-old male (not hospitalized) 32-year-old male (not hospitalized) 36-year-old female (not…
7,394 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 157 deaths, 760 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 7,394 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, April 21. In addition, 157 people have died, and 760 are hospitalized. Another 3,828 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Jackson, Madison County mayors explain economic recovery plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders have targeted Monday, April 27 as the date to start opening some businesses in Jackson and Madison County. "Provided we all do what we need to…
Gene Record Park to partially open Friday
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Gene Record Park in Henderson will partially reopen on Friday, April 24, according to the city of Henderson. City officials say only the walking trails and dog park will open Friday. Officials say the restrooms, playground and…
City of Jackson confirms phase one of recovery plan to go in effect Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced Tuesday that phase one of the city's economic recovery plan will go into effect on Monday, April 27. Phase one of the plan includes easing the city's shelter-at-home order to a safer-at-home…
TDOT advances I-40 construction in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the weekend, the outside parts of the bridge over North Highland were demolished to begin the final phase of construction on this part of I-40. "Now that that bridge…
102 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19, bringing the total to 102. The latest case is a 58-year-old man, who health department officials say is not currently hospitalized. Health department officials…
Program assists businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Paycheck Protection Program has been providing small businesses with funding options due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. It kicked off on April 3rd, but recently the program ran…
Juvenile injured in Trenton shooting
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A shooting in Trenton sent one juvenile to the hospital. Trenton police say a 16-year-old male was a passenger in a car driven by a 17-year-old female when he was shot…
Jackson mother continues search for missing son
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been seven months since William Brian McKenzie went missing. His mother, Frances Gaines, says the virus hasn't stopped her search one bit. "We're searching endlessly for my son,…
Tennessee State Parks to reopen Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks announced that most of their 56 state parks will reopen on Friday. A news release from state says that the parks will be open for day use only. Tennessee State Parks says visitor are…
Jackson police investigate Greenfield Drive shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early this morning a man was shot while at a home in west Jackson. Jackson Police Department investigators say shots were fired into a home in the 100 block of Greenfield…
