Local shops offer alternatives to in-store shopping
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While we were all trying to social distance, shopping locally might be difficult, but luckily some local boutiques are making changes so you can still get your retail therapy in.…
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Jackson police seek persons of interest in alleged theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying persons of interest in an alleged theft. On Tuesday, a victim reported that her purse was taken from a shopping cart in the Walmart…
Two men flee from accident in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff's Office and Jackson Police Department captured two men involved in a hit and run Friday, according to a news release. At approximately 1:19 Friday afternoon at the Kroger on East University Parkway and North…
Carroll County closing facilities to public
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.-- Carroll County's public facilities will close due to a confirmed case of COVID-19, according to a news release from Mayor Joseph Butler. The release says county-owned facilities, with some exceptions, will begin to close immediately. Essential public…
22 Madison Co. residents tested for COVID-19, no positives reported
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department released updated numbers Friday, confirming 22 county residents have been tested for COVID-19. No patients have tested positive at this time. In a news release, the department says 12 tests have…
One confirmed COVID-19 case in Gibson County
GIBSON, CO., Tenn. -- "There has been a positive result, unfortunately," says Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon. Mayor Witherspoon confirms one positive case of COVID-19 in Gibson County Friday morning. "We are…
Coronavirus case confirmed in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis confirmed Friday in a news release that one person has tested positive for coronavirus. In the statement, Davis says the patient is quarantined and is working with the health department. Hardin…
Health Department launches COVID-19 hotline
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has launched a Jackson-Madison County COVID-19 Public Information Line effective at 10:30 a.m. Friday. The hotline number is (731) 240-1771 and will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday…
Carroll Co. residents react to coronavirus case
CARROLL CO., Tenn. -- One of the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in rural West Tennessee was announced in Carroll County on Thursday. "It's a little scary," resident Suzanne Dillingham said. "The simple fact that we don't know who it…
Police equipment among items found in Trenton drug bust
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Dozens of guns, police equipment and drugs were found during a search of a Trenton home Wednesday night. The 28th Judicial District Violent Crimes and Drug Task Force confirmed 36 weapons, handcuffs, a bulletproof vest, police equipment,…
JACOA approves COVID-19 leave policy for employees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Board of Directors recently approved adding a COVID-19 leave policy. This would allow for any JACOA employee, part-time or full-time, that has either been diagnosed with COVID-19 or…
Gibson County COVID-19 case confirmed
GIBSON CO., Tenn. -- Mayor Thomas Witherspoon confirmed in a news release Friday the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Gibson County. Officials are coordinating with the Tennessee Department of Health and the local healthcare community to ensure resident's safety.…
JTA Transfer Center to close for two weeks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority has announced its transfer center on East Main Street will close for two weeks, starting Friday night. The closure will be in effect starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, according to a…
COVID-19 appears in rural West Tennessee
DYER COUNTY, Tenn.-- Multiple counties in rural West Tennessee confirmed cases of Coronavirus. "Our government is doing everything they can, and it's going to be up to the people because we're all…
JTA continue to run 'on schedule' despite COVID-19 concerns
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Transit Authority says their buses are continuing to run as normal even with the threat of Covid-19. JTA officials are asking bus riders to sit outside under the covered awning at the transfer center instead of inside…
