COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,519 new cases, 806,011 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, March 25. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
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Suspect in indecent exposure, aggravated assault identified
UPDATE: At 2:30 p.m., police confirmed the individual has been identified and is in custody. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the identity of a man accused of indecent exposure and aggravated assault. Police say around…
Storm shelters opening on Thursday, March 25
The following storm shelters will be opening on Thursday, March 25, 2021 due to the threat of severe weather in West Tennessee: Henderson County 175 Natchez Trace Drive, Lexington. Opening at 9 a.m. Madison County Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400…
JPD warning residents of scam calls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is warning the community of phone scams that are being reported. Police say individuals are calling residents to ask for money sent on cards and threatening to arrest individuals who don't comply, according…
Haywood County Sheriff's Office investigating after inmate found dead
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an inmate was found dead in his cell Wednesday. The sheriff's office says 36-year-old Reginald Williamson was found in his cell around 6 p.m. Wednesday. The sheriff's office…
1,000+ canines to compete in Jackson for annual dog show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From the smallest to the largest, and every breed in between, they've got everything at this year's Dog Fanciers Association Dog Show. "Because so many shows have been…
5 deaths, 5 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed five additional deaths due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those patients are: a 72-year-old man, who died Oct. 14, 2020 an 88-year-old woman, who died Dec. 12, 2020…
Early school dismissals for Thursday, March 25
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The following schools will be closing early due to the threat for severe weather: Humboldt City Schools - dismissing at 1 p.m. Jackson-Madison County Schools - high schools and middle schools dismissing at 10:30 a.m., elementary schools…
Jackson-Madison County Schools to dismiss early Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools announced there will be early dismissal for all JMCSS schools Thursday due to threat of severe weather. High schools and middle schools will dismiss at 10:30 a.m., while elementary schools will follow at 11:30…
TDOT announces weekend road closures and construction
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are two major road closures happening this weekend beginning on Friday March 26th. Starting at 7 o'clock Friday evening, crews will be opening the exit 82 intersection…
West Tennessee EMA directors discuss storm preparations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a possible storm coming our way on Thursday, local emergency officials want to keep you prepared if something does happen. "Ahead of any type of storm…
Woman shares her business startup story in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Founder and CEO of TapOnIt Katie Castillo-Wilson decided to quit her "normal" job to launch a tech startup in Iowa back in 2014. Since then, she has…
Eagle shot, killed in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the death of a bald eagle last week in Lake County. According to a post by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, a mature bald eagle was shot and…
Memorial honors 220 Jackson-Madison County residents lost to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A memorial of 220 flags has been unveiled in Madison County. Each flag represents a member of the Jackson-Madison County community who lost their life to COVID-19. "Those…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,388 new cases, 804,492 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 24. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
