Hundreds gather for grand parade at World's Largest Fish Fry
PARIS, Tenn. -- A little bit of rain was not enough to stop hundreds of people from gathering for the World's Largest Fish Fry annual parade. "Not here in…
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Bethel University to host graduation ceremonies at Wildcat Stadium
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University will have graduation ceremonies for Fall 2020 and Spring 2020 graduates on May 8, according to a news release. The ceremonies will be for graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health…
City of Jackson to hold Earth Day Festival on Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Earth Day was technically Thursday, but the City of Jackson is celebrating on Saturday. The City of Jackson is teaming up with Keep Jackson Beautiful to host a…
State leaders continue CapitolTalk series in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders continued their capitol talk series Friday in Jackson. Senator Ed Jackson and Representative Chris Todd, both from Jackson, spoke with nonprofits, businesses, and other community leaders Friday morning. They covered a variety of topics important…
Jackson General asking West Tennesseans to donate blood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is asking eligible blood donors to donate as the supply of blood remains low across West Tennessee. In a news release Friday, Jackson General leaders say the blood supply is low, but having…
Help for disabled seeking COVID vaccine arrives in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Help for disabled individuals in West Tennessee who want to receive their COVID-19 vaccine has now arrived. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has teamed up with the Jackson Area Center for Independent Living (JCIL) to make…
Jackson tax preparer indicted on tax fraud charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson tax preparer has been indicted in U.S. District Court on charges of tax fraud, according to a news release. Louis Morris, 69, was charged earlier this month after allegedly preparing false returns for clients between…
32 additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.; confirmation delayed by backlog
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 32 additional cases of COVID-19 Friday. The health department says 18 of those cases are from a data backlog from one local healthcare provider, and eight of those cases were…
Michigan man in custody following high speed chase
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals and Tennessee Highway Patrol worked together to take down a man wanted on charges hundreds of miles away from West Tennessee. According to U.S.…
How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?
NEW YORK (AP) — Since the COVID-19 vaccines haven't been around that long, it's not yet known how long their protection lasts. Experts are still studying vaccinated people to determine if and when boosters might be needed. So far, evidence…
Budget committee reviews current, future budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is taking steps toward the final budget for the upcoming year. The city budget committee is preparing the upcoming year's budget by reviewing and…
One in custody following high speed chase near Parkers Crossroads
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- A suspect is in custody following a high speed chase in West Tennessee. US Marshals confirmed that Derrick Kennedy, who was wanted out of Michigan, was taken into custody following the chase. Kennedy was wanted for…
Madison County Sheriff's Office to honor deputy with 'Sea of Blue'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is inviting the public to join a "Sea of Blue" in honor of Deputy Terry Dyer. The sheriff's office says law enforcement will be coming together to pay respect Friday at 8…
Tennessee revamps 'Where the Money Goes' website
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The state has revamped a website that shows residents how counties spend money. "We call the website 'Where the Money Goes.' It's also known as Transparency and…
Local organization's 'friendship bench' aims to encourage unity
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization unveils a structure they hope will remind residents about compassion. Thursday, The Links Incorporated and the City of Jackson teamed up to unveil the "friendship bench" at…
