Officials discuss automotive factory announcement in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee arrived in Bolivar Friday afternoon to announce an estimated $8 million investment and 100 new jobs in the city. "This is a great company that…
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Food box distribution benefits Gibson Co. residents
MILAN, Tenn. -- Residents in Gibson County had the opportunity to pick up food boxes Friday afternoon in Milan. The food giveaway was hosted at the Polk-Clark Enrichment Center in…
Educator of the Week: Linda Webb
TRENTON, Tenn --- It’s time to nominate this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Linda Webb didn’t start her career in education. She worked…
Local restaurant makes donation to American Heart Association program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant made a special menu to give back to the community. Blacksmith Restaurant in downtown Jackson is sporting their red this month. The restaurant partnered with the American Heart Association's Women of Impact in an…
Health department opens COVID-19 vaccinations to residents ages 16+
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for all Madison County residents, ages 16 and older, according to a news release. The release say this will include individuals in all phases. Minors must…
Choate Engineering Performance to invest $8 million, create 100 jobs in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced new operations for an automotive company in Bolivar. According to a news release, Choate Engineering Performance plans to invest $8 million to…
Walmart pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you are looking for a location to get your COVID-19 vaccine, all Walmart locations are offering available appointments. "We have had a lot of people come…
Union University announces plans for new building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University has announced plans for a new building on campus. According to a news release, the building will house the McAfee School of Business and will be on the university's Great Lawn. The release says Tom…
Additional death, 3 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 67-year-old man died March 17 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 213…
Siblings charged with murder in mother's death
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say siblings in East Tennessee have been charged with killing their mother. A statement from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said 40-year-old Michael Murray and 45-year-old Karen Murray were indicted Thursday by a Washington…
TN man charged with setting fire, killing man after lawnmower altercation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Tennessee man has been charged with intentionally setting a fire that killed a man in a rooming house. The Shelby County district attorney's office says 57-year-old Jerry Lee Sanders has been indicted on…
Job growth high, applications low: Local economic leaders share their thoughts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson is now ranked 15th for highest in job growth in all of the United States. Many factories throughout Jackson have a high amount of job openings, and not enough people applying. "In our recent meetings, we…
Department of Mental Health hosts Narcan training in West Tennessee
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The public received knowledge regarding opioids on Thursday. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health hosted free Narcan training at Alamo First Christian Church. It was to give opioid information on how to save a life using Naloxone,…
Roudtable discussion reviews Lane College's success amid pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It has been over a year since COVID-19 first brought the world to a standstill. Dr. Logan Hampton, president of Lane College, says they were no exception.…
Summer camps relaunching in Jackson, nearly one year after start of pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In 2020, coronavirus caused summer camps across the area to shut down. It was still relatively new, and we didn't know what the next few months were going to hold. Nearly a year later, those summer…
