West Tennessee Heathcare vaccinates phase 1c residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare held a vaccination drive for those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. "We received another tray from the state, and so we are giving out the…
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Jackson officials reveal 200th bicentennial logo, events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is celebrating a huge milestone in a big way. The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission, Mayor Scott Conger, and Mayor Jimmy Harris unveiled the 200-year anniversary logo. The columns represent the bridges over Forked…
United Way seeks donations for residents of Jackson, Mississippi
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee is collecting donations of bottled water for the residents of Jackson, Mississippi. United Way says last month's winter weather left behind a water crisis in the area. To help, United Way asks…
Tennessee Department of Health provides updates on COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health has new information about the COVID-19 vaccine scheduling. The department is estimating that 1.5 million people are now eligible for the vaccine in Tennessee.…
Effort underway to save historical building in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A historical building, damaged from the recent winter storm, has left residents wondering about its future. On Feb. 22, snow and ice that accumulated on the roof…
Crockett Co. man indicted after investigation into sexual exploitation of minor
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Crockett County man has been indicted on multiple counts, including aggravated statutory rape, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A news release from the TBI says Gregory A. Dedmon, 44, of Brownsville, was arrested after…
Investigation into Jackson Generals leads to changes at City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's own investigation into the side deal made with the Jackson Generals is revealing millions of dollars was spent on the team, without the…
Teachers, staff receive over $1,000 in bonuses in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local school district gave big bonuses to teachers and staff. The Milan Special School District started back to school in August, offering in-person and virtual options for…
New guidelines released for individuals vaccinated against COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has released new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new guidelines go in effect on Tuesday, March 9. The health department says people who are fully vaccinated…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,338 new cases, 785,242 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, March 9. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For more information on COVID-19, go to the…
Tennessee: Some inmates now qualify for COVID-19 vaccine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say some of the state's prisoners will receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement comes two days after The Associated Press reported that an advisory panel concluded inoculating inmates could be a “PR nightmare." However,…
Brownsville man sentenced to 7 years on gun charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Brownsville man was sentenced to more than seven years on federal gun charges following an October 2019 search of a Brownsville home. Orlando Mays, 41, is accused of having several guns inside his Brownsville home at…
Madison County man sentenced to 15 years on federal gun, drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man has been sentenced to 15 years on federal gun and drug-related charges. Joseph DiMarco, 47, pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance…
Presentation shows $3 million in undocumented expenses between city, Jackson Generals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson received a presentation by the Crone Law Firm on the relationship between the former city administration and the Jackson Baseball Club, known as the Jackson Generals. According to a news release, the investigation…
Waitr expanding delivery services to Henderson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The food delivery app Waitr is expanding their delivery service in the Jackson area and bringing more jobs, according to a news release. The app is launching in Henderson with a special for free delivery through the…
