Mobile Hospital Unit helps Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "As our hospital fills up, we are making plans to transition into help care for that in other ways. As we get more COVID patients it backs up even down into…
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Seventh person charged in 2020 Fayette County shooting
SOMERVILLE, Tenn. -- A seventh person has been indicted in connection to a 2020 shooting. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday the indictment of 20-year-old Bianca Jackson. The TBI says Jackson was taken into custody on Wednesday in Millington.…
Sonic owner Jerry Stanfill remembered in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local man who wore several hats across Tennessee was remembered Wednesday. Friends and family gathered at First United Pentecostal Church in Lexington to celebrate the life of Jerry Stanfill.…
Jackson General preps for hospitalization spike with mobile tent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is now utilizing mobile hospital units to treat patients. "If you drive by the hospital, you'll see a tent out front. That's because we're…
COVID-19 cases spike as 91 patients hospitalized at Jackson General
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to spike, with 91 positive being hospitalized. "We've got 26 of those 91 patients in an ICU bed, and 15 of them are…
Jackson Symphony announces new children's choir
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is gearing up for their 61st season, but this year will feature a new addition. "The Jackson Symphony is delighted today to announce that we…
Jackson General to restrict visitors beginning Aug. 5
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has announced changes to the visitation policies at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, effective Thursday, Aug. 5. According to a news release, visitors will now be limited at Jackson General. Only one visitor per patient…
Heart Association prepares for Heart Walk, Red Dress Dash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Heart Association is getting the community on their feet. The organization is partnering with West Tennessee Rehabilitation for the 2021 Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash…
Savannah police solve crimes through new camera system
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- New technology is making a local police department's job easier. When vehicles are entering or exiting out of the Savannah, they'll pass by the camera. What you may…
Around 12,500 fish released into Carroll County lake
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 12,500 threadfin shad are swimming in a new home. The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce says the fish were put into Carroll County Thousand Acre Recreational Lake. But the Chamber says that will not…
USA Championship Wrestling owner Bert Prentice has died
JACKSON, Tenn. -- USA Championship Wrestling announced the death of Bert Prentice on Wednesday. Prentice was the owner of USA Championship Wrestling. USA Championship Wrestling says he touched many lives over the years, and says he will be greatly…
UTM graduate joins Discovery Park leadership team
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America has announced former intern Clare Saum has joined the organization as director of marketing, according to a news release. Saum will manage marketing, public relations and promotions for the Discovery Park museum…
Henry Co. Medical Center restricting visitors due to increase in COVID-19 cases
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Medical Center has announced they'll be restricting visitation to their facilities, beginning Wednesday, Aug. 4, according to a news release. No visitors will be allowed at Henry County Medical Center, with the only exceptions listed…
Library Foundation hosts 10th Books of Madison County Fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Library Foundation held its annual fundraiser in Jackson on Tuesday. The foundation held the 10th Books of Madison County Fundraiser and aimed to make…
Milan police celebrate National Night Out with community
MILAN, Tenn. -- Law enforcement and community members come together to say "no" to crime. The Milan Police Department celebrated National Night Out. It's a nationwide initiative for civic leaders,…
