Arkansas teenager in custody after allegedly kidnapping woman
BELLS, Tenn. -- An Arkansas teenager is in custody after allegedly kidnapping a woman and taking her across state lines. Police responded to a gas station in Bells after receiving…
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Union University hosts guest speaker for annual lecture
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members come together to hear a special lecture. President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky, Richard Albert Mohler Jr., spoke at the annual David and Lanese…
Spring break raises concerns over COVID-19 for schools
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- The good news for West Tennessee: COVID-19 cases are on the decline and schools throughout the region have had few issues going back in-person. But an upcoming spring break could complicate things. "COVID is still out there.…
Jackson-Madison County Library hosts road trip themed event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is asking families to join them on a road trip this spring break. The library is hosting the event Read Across America: The Literary Road Trip. The activity will start during spring break…
'MyRide' offers residents a lift to COVID-19 appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is providing a tool to assist people in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. MyRide West Tennessee continues providing rides for those unable to do so on…
Jackson-Madison County Library hosts '21 Thing Scavenger Hunt'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a scavenger hunt for students this spring break. Library staff have made pamphlets with 21 different items to find. All the…
Civic Center, airport to serve as shelters on Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to the threat of severe weather on Wednesday, March 17, the Carl Perkins Civic Center will be opened as a weather shelter, according to a news release from the city of Jackson. The Civic Center and…
Arkansas kidnapping suspect arrested in Bells
BELLS, Tenn. -- Multiple agencies from two states are investigating after an alleged kidnapping ended in Crockett County. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a female juvenile from Blytheville, Arkansas is believed to have kidnapped an adult woman at gunpoint.…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,342 new cases, 794,137 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, March 16. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Gov. Bill Lee proposes legislation prohibiting Confucius Institutes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has introduced new legislation titled the "Transparency in Foreign Investment Act." Part of the legislation would prevent public universities from hosting Confucius Institutes, which are run by Hanban -- the Office of Chinese Language…
Health department moves to Phase 2a, 2b, 55+ for COVID vaccines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has moved to scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Madison County residents in Phase 2a, Phase 2b, and ages 55 and older, according to a news release. Phase 2a includes: social services,…
Storm Prep: Local EMA director encourages planning ahead for severe weather
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency is coming up with their own plan for possible severe weather, and they need you to have one as well.…
Phipps Pharmacy to host J&J vaccine drive-thru in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Phipps Pharmacy announced in a news release they will be hosting a drive-thru clinic for the one-shot Jansen vaccine, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, on Saturday, March 20 beginning at 1 p.m. The pharmacy is located at…
Martin police celebrate officer's retirement
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are celebrating an officer's 26 years of service. Lt. Dean Brooks started his career with the Martin Police Department in 1994, according to a news release. He was eventually promoted to patrol lieutenant, and remained…
4 deaths, 4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. Those patients are: an 89-year-old man, who died Nov. 22, 2020 a 64-year-old man, who died Dec. 19,…
