Three new businesses coming to Jackson this summer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three new business are coming to Jackson this summer. According to Buchanan Realty Group, Crumbl Cookies, HOTWORX, and Chiro Plus are all moving into the Thomsen Farms area.…
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Tennessee eyes $44M more for businesses in federal relief
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state panel is proposing another $44.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid to increase the payouts businesses can receive for their losses due to the pandemic. Officials announced the proposal at a meeting Wednesday…
Madison County Sheriff's Office negotiates upcoming budget
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Madison County Commisison are in their final budget negotiations for the upcoming fiscal year, presenting a different tone this year than in the past…
Dyersburg man charged after allegedly threatening officers
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police have charged a man who allegedly made threats against officers involved in a recent investigation, according to a news release. The release says police charged 22-year-old Ja'Quan Roberson, of Dyersburg, with retaliation for past actions and…
Additional death, 6 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 61-year-old woman died June 2 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 235 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department also confirmed another…
Mother of son battling cancer gives update on his journey
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We have been sharing stories with you about Brett Wyatt, a young Gibson County boy fighting a battle with cancer, and now we have updates on his journey. For the past six months, upcoming South Gibson eighth…
County officials work to prioritize projects for upcoming fiscal years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Long Range Planning Committee met Wednesday morning to discuss the budget of Madison County. The committee members prioritized Pope School first. The project was approved to start in January of fiscal year 2022. They…
County, city leaders receive guidance for COVID-19 relief funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local government leaders can now can decide what to do with the latest COVID-19 relief funding. City and county officials from 21 counties in West Tennessee gathered at Jackson State Community College to receive the latest information…
City creates blueprint for CityStart project, gives launch date
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced its completion of the CityStart Empowerment Blueprint on Wednesday. The blueprint is a plan for how the city plans to prioritize financial empowerment in the community. "I think that we were chosen…
Sen. Marsha Blackburn addresses concerns over immigration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn visited Jackson on Wednesday, and she discussed what she's working on in Washington D.C. "We have had an issue since President Biden was sworn in, and so far, our border control has…
Election Commission works to bring new voting machines to Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New voting machines could be coming your way as early as the next election. Wednesday morning, the Madison County Election Commission met to discuss the purchasing of new voting machines. ES&S Election Services was selected after…
Shawn Shaw makes first court appearance after death of Patti Hathcock
Disclaimer: Some portions of this story may be disturbing. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local man has been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping after a 19-year-old Gibson County woman was reported missing over the weekend. Patti Hathcock's family reported her…
Tennessee Language Center offers virtual classes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Language Center is working to help Tennesseans learn a new language. Starting July 12, the center says it will be offering real-time virtual classes, according to a news release. TLC says registration for the summer…
5 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,501 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,501. There are currently five Madison County residents hospitalized, with one patient…
New airline takes off from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is landing a new airlines in Jackson. Boutique has been chosen as the new airline for McKellar-Sipes. On Tuesday, officials with the city of Jackson, Madison County…
