Health dept. provides COVID update on anniversary of U.S.'s first case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- January 20, 2023 marks three years since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in the U.S. And here in Madison County, it is important to see where we are…
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Hwy 45 South Waste Convenience Center closed Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says a local waste drop-off site will close for repairs. The Solid Waste Convenience Center, located at 3242 Highway 45 South, will be closed on Monday, January 23. The site is…
Lawyer asks judge to remove himself from Young Dolph case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The defense attorney for a man charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph said Friday he has asked a judge to remove himself from the case based on claims that the judge is not being impartial.…
Scams impersonating Sheriff's Office increase in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scams that are circulating locally. Authorities say they have seen an increase in situations involving scammers impersonating the Sheriff's Office. One scam involves a "spoofed" telephone number…
JPD press conference on baby found in dumpster
LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE: Jackson Police Department Chief Thom Corley gives updates on newborn found in a dumpster. SEE ALSO: Officials share what is being done after baby left in dumpster
FBI offers reward in vandalism at Tennessee pregnancy clinic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for vandalism at a women's health clinic in Nashville. The fire occurred at the Hope…
Leslie Jordan's cause of death revealed, 3 months later
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie Jordan, the actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” died from natural causes and not from a car accident last…
T-Mobile says data on 37 million customers stolen
BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile said Thursday that an unidentified malicious intruder breached its network in late November and stole data on 37 million customers, including addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. …
Local first graders put on "Moosical"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First grade students put on a show for family, teachers, and staff on Wednesday. The event gave students in Jackson Christian Schools' first grade music program a chance…
Event gets women together to learn motorcycling skills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business held an event for women on Wednesday. Bumpus Harley-Davidson in Jackson held a Ladies Garage Party. The event was a hands-on, ladies motorcycle seminar.…
Blue Oval community holds first meeting of 2023
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blue Oval community held their first meeting of the year. Blue Oval community held its first meeting on Wednesday, where they planned out opportunities for the coming months.…
Officials share what is being done after baby left in dumpster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A baby was found in a dumpster in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, a newborn baby boy was found around 3:30 a.m. in a dumpster located…
Foster care organization to launch in West Tennessee
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One organization is bringing additional resources for foster care to West Tennessee. A news release states Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will be launching in Gibson County.…
Supreme Court has failed to find leaker of abortion opinion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Thursday an eight-month investigation that included more than 120 interviews and revealed shortcomings in how sensitive documents are secured has failed to find who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights. FILE…
2 Tenn. officials fired after lethal injection errors noted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Correction has fired its longtime top attorney and another employee following a scathing independent report on failures within the state's lethal injection system. FILE - Ricky Bell, warden at Riverbend…
