City, local nonprofits join together to open warming center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A temporary warming shelter for men is coming to the Hub City. The City of Jackson is teaming up with local nonprofits to provide a warming center for…
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534,019 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,269 deaths, 2,888 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 534,019 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Tuesday, December 22. In addition, 6,269 people have died and 2,888 are currently hospitalized. Another 447,996 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Local first responders line up for COVID vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders and healthcare workers stood in line Tuesday morning to receive their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. "I was impressed by the crowd here," said Jackson Fire…
Madison County deputy dies due to COVID-19 complications
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr confirmed Tuesday that a deputy has died due to complications from COVID-19. Sgt. Terry Stowe had been with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for more than 20 years. Sheriff Mehr says…
Additional death, 127 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 74-year-old man died Dec. 21 due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says 132 Madison County residents have died due to complications of COVID-19. The health department…
Darden couple continues tradition with holiday drive-thru experience
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Darden residence takes on its annual Christmas lights drive-thru display. For over 30 years now, Aaron and Joyce Wood decorate their household with lights, painted wood…
TN Dept. of Health gives COVID-19 update amid potential second surge
JACKSON, TENN. -- As we approach Christmas with consistently increasing COVID-19 cases, state health officials are hoping to mitigate the spread of of the virus. Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Doctor…
State park hosts viewing of historic great conjunction
PINSON, Tenn. --A state park helped sky-watchers witness a rare astronomical event from up above, known popularly as the Christmas star. Sky watchers met at Pinson Mounds to witness a great…
Residents react to Governor Lee's latest executive order
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Sunday, Governor Bill Lee issued a statement and executive order on restrictions due to the COVID-19 surge in the state. In the announcement, he said about 10,000…
Authorities investigating homicide after body found in Chester Co.
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a homicide after a man's body was found. According to a news release, the body of 35-year-old Benny Wayne Maness was discovered Sunday along Nolen Road in…
Man wanted in Lexington, Chester Co. in custody
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted by Lexington police and the Chester County Sheriff's Office is in custody following a chase in Hardin County on Monday. Lexington police say their investigation into Todd Robbins began on November 4 following…
Local church presents Dream Center with generous donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church makes a generous donation to a West Tennessee organization. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Glass Street in Jackson, presented the Dream Center a check…
529,578 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,136 deaths, 2,779 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 529,578 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Monday, December 21. In addition, 6,136 people have died and 2,779 are currently hospitalized. Another 438,036 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
JMCSS to limit attendance at athletic events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announced Monday that the district has made changes to the number of people who will be allowed to attend winter sports games. According to a news release, admittance to games will be…
Health department begins distributing Moderna vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department received the first doses of the Moderna vaccine this morning. "I've been frustrated, worried, scared, downright angry at the world on how…
