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Community effort helps build garden for local cafe

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers are working on a garden that's proving to be truly a community effort. For Frank Romeo, it's something he felt called to do. "I enjoy gardening. I enjoy…

65-year-old Asian American woman beaten as onlookers stand by

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Police Department says an Asian American woman has been attacked by a man who repeatedly kicked her in front of witnesses who seemingly stood by. Police say the 65-year-old woman was walking…

Vintage store to hold grand reopening Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local vintage clothing store and gift shop will be hosting a grand reopening event on Saturday, April 3. The Lost Reserve, established in 2017, will be reopening with new inventory following a recent renovation of their…

High levels of cancer-causing chemical found in 15 hand sanitizer brands

(CBS Newspath) -- During the pandemic, we've relied on hand sanitizers to help keep us safe. But now, in an independent study, researchers from the company Valisure say they detected higher than allowed levels of a potential cancer causing chemical…

24 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 11,097 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 24 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. A total of 11,097 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 6-years-old to…

Pence lays groundwork for potential 2024 run without Trump support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump recently rattled off the names of those he viewed as future leaders of the Republican Party, including Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz along with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Conspicuously absent from the…

Gov. Lee receives first dose of COVID vaccine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Asked by a reporter Monday, the Republican said he had the initial Pfizer shot Saturday and will get the second dose…

Jackson to launch finance counseling service for residents

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and the National Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund has accepted more than two years of funding and technical support to implement a financial counseling…

Tennessee lawmakers sending gov permitless carry gun bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will soon be able to sign off on his proposal to let most adults 21 and older to carry handguns — concealed or openly — without a license that presently requires a…

Boone Lane in west Madison County flooded

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Part of a Madison County road is currently under water. Boone Lane in west Madison County is partly flooded, and has left multiple cars stuck in its waters. “It’s about a foot-and-half to 2-feet deep,” said…

Daughters of the American Revolution honors member with ceremony, pin

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Daughters of the American Revolution honored one of their own on Monday. Jackie Utley is an active member of the group, and she was the…

Chester, Henderson County residents clean up following weekend storms

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents in Chester and Henderson County are cleaning up after this weekend's severe weather. For Chester County resident, Lameeka Szaabo, she and her family were shocked with…

Tennessee governor establishes group to oversee stimulus funds

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the newest stimulus bill, the state of Tennessee will be receiving billions of dollars. Gov. Bill Lee has now created the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group to provide…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,288 new cases, 809,692 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 29. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…