Budget committee ties loose ends for upcoming budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, the Madison County budget committee worked to tie up loose ends of the budget for the upcoming year. "Basically what we're doing is we're getting some…
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Union City Schools to resume classes Wednesday
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City Schools will return to a normal schedule on Wednesday. Schools were closed Tuesday due to multiple outages caused by severe weather that hit West Tennessee overnight.
Gibson EMC works to restore power
Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is encouraging customers without power to make plans if they need electricity for health conditions. Gibson Electric's news release says there are currently 53 outage trouble spots. Rita Alexander, VP of HR and Member Services,…
Overnight storm causes damage in northwest Tennessee
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Damage from last night's severe weather is causing problems across northwest Tennessee. Around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, severe storms tore across parts of the area,…
Drive-thru barbecue supports sponsors of 'Books at the Barn'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is supporting those who support them all year long. Madison County Imagination Library hosted a drive-thru barbecue pickup for its sponsors who have donated…
Health department recommends hepatitis vaccine, testing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is being recognized as Hepatitis Awareness Month. To participate, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, as well as the Centers for Disease Control, are promoting education, vaccinations and testing. The health department says hepatitis A, B,…
City council approves new tornado siren for Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a short agenda for May's city council meeting. Only one item on new business: a unanimous vote on a new tornado siren. It's a 50/50…
Damage reported in Paris, Puryear following early morning storms
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed damage in Paris and Puryear following severe weather early Tuesday morning. EMA director Ron Watkins confirmed the damage was due to…
5 additional cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,366 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 11,366. Those new patients range in age from 20-years-old to 58-years-old There…
1 dead in early morning storms in Weakley Co.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed a woman is dead after storms early Tuesday morning. Officials say a 49-year-old woman died after a tree fell on a mobile home on Green Field Highway 54 in…
Opening ceremony held for 83rd West Tennessee Strawberry Festival
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tennesseans celebrated the first night of the 83rd annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes says this tradition has been around since 1930, and…
Organizers work to build children's stage ahead of 20th 9/11 anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local park is in need of funds to create a new experience for children. In honor of 20th anniversary of 9/11, organizers are hoping to…
Gibson County sheriff offers free class on deadly force
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office announced it will be offering a class discussing the use of deadly force. The goal of the class will be to review the policy for deadly force, as well as its…
Storm shelters offer families safe space during severe weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One way you can keep your family safe during a threat for severe weather is with a storm shelter. As we approach the peak of the severe…
$28 billion federal grant to provide crucial funds to restaurants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're a restaurant owner affected by COVID-19, a federal grant program is now open. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, another $28…
