Organizers seek volunteers for state's oldest marathon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's oldest marathon is celebrating its golden anniversary in Jackson. Organizers want everyone to be a part of it. The Andrew Jackson Marathon is celebrating their 50…
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TDOT to open some lanes on I-40 bridge Saturday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation says some lanes of the Interstate 40 bridge will open sooner than later. TDOT said on Friday the eastbound lanes of the…
Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is requiring that all workers at its headquarters as well as managers who travel within the U.S. be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 4. The retailer based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is also reversing its mask…
Schools in Gibson County prepare to welcome students back
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Monday, desks will be filled with students for the upcoming school year. Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools for the Gibson County Special School District, says students…
23 student-inmates graduate in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- CoreCivic announced the graduation of 23 student-inmates. In a news release, CoreCivic says 18 students at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility in…
Dyer arson under investigation; reward offered for information
DYER, Tenn. -- A residential fire determined to be arson is under investigation. Authorities say the fire occurred at a home on North Main Street in Dyer overnight Thursday. Dyer Police and Fire Departments, along with the Tennessee Bureau of…
1 killed, 1 injured in Thursday afternoon crash in Hardin Co.
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is dead and another is injured following a crash Thursday afternoon in Hardin County. According to a crash report, the wreck happened around 4:30 p.m.…
TOSHA confirms investigation into fatality at Counce factory
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee OSHA has confirmed an investigation into a workplace fatality in Hardin County on Thursday. TOSHA says the incident happened at Packaging Corporation of America in Counce. TOSHA is investigating the circumstances that led to the…
The Ned to host 'Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey" is coming to The Ned this August. The musical is described as "a true tale of an 1850s Virginia slave who mails himself to freedom in a box," infusing genres such…
2 additional deaths, 110 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 73-year-old man died July 26, and a 76-year-old woman died July 28 due to COVID-19…
TBI: New charges against suspect in 2020 fatal shooting
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn.--Additional charges are returned against a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Fayette County. The shooting happened at a party in August of last year in the 1100 block of Brewer Road. One man died at…
Local High School hosts first open house for new school year
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "We're just all excited about the rebirth of JCM," said Paige Long, parent of a Jackson Central-Merry student. Jackson Central-Merry High hosted their first open house meeting allowing students…
Local restaurants prepare ahead of tax-free weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Restaurant managers in Jackson are getting prepared to serve their customers during the upcoming tax-free weekend. "Honestly we're going to continue to prepare like we do everyday, much of…
Henry County Schools share what to expect for upcoming year
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County students return to school Monday, August 2. Director of Schools Dr. Leah Watkins says faculty and staff could not be happier to welcome students back…
Jackson General hosts blood drive for LIFELINE amid patient surge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital hosted a blood drive for LIFELINE Blood Services. "We are collecting blood at the hospital today, we are in a very, very bad need…
