Surreal vision of frozen trees on Louisiana lake
Video shot on Lake Fausse Point in Louisiana shows an unusual scene – trees covered in ice. Winter storms that dumped additional snow and ice on the Deep…
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Brownsville Energy Authority to receive $375,000 loan for water improvements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville Energy Authority is set to receive two loans totaling $375,000, according to a news release from the state. The release says the loans are meant to bring improvements to both the wastewater treatment system and the water…
Tennessee library worker accused of burning Trump book fired
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee public library employee who helped organize protests against police brutality has been fired after he was accused of burning library books by conservative authors. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that the Chattanooga Public…
US taking climate change fight off back burner
(AP) -- The United States has returned to the Paris climate accord. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says climate change and science diplomacy “can never again be ‘add-ons’ in our foreign policy discussions.” World leaders are applauding Friday's formal return…
2-year-old fatally shot by another young child
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a Tennessee toddler has been fatally shot by another child who was able to access an unsecured firearm. A statement from the Clarksville Police Department says the accidental shooting happened Wednesday night at a…
7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,808 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,808. Those new patients range in age from 1-year-old to 90-years-old. There…
Haywood County audit reveals repeat deficiencies
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's office says an audit for last fiscal year shows uncorrected issues, according to a news release. The release says the state's annual audit had nine findings, with five of those repeated from last…
Residents enjoy a day of sledding at the Ballpark of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents made their way to the Ballpark at Jackson for a day of sledding in the snow Thursday. Many people were seen sledding in the snow, making the best of a cold winter day. Kids took…
City street department asks people not to pile snow near roads
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As snow mounds continue to pile up in Jackson, local residents and businesses are pushing that snow out of their parking lots and into the nearby roads. The Jackson…
Friday to be 'optional learning day' for JMCSS
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday, February 19 will be an optional learning day for Jackson-Madison County School System. Students may elect to work independently on additional instructional support on this day. There will be no live instruction. A decision on Monday's…
Union City Schools to distance learn live Friday
UNION CITY, Tennessee. -- Due to inclement weather, Friday will be a live distance learning day for students and faculty at Union City Schools. There will be no in-person classes on any of the campuses. However, Friday will be a…
Travel remains risky on roads throughout Hardin and Chester Counties
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The last bit of snow from the winter storm came down Thursday in Savannah, covering up the roads once again. While Main Street is cleared off, it's the…
Health department closed on Friday, Feb. 19
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health department will remain closed on Friday, February 19 due to inclement weather. All Madison County convenience centers will be closed as well. As a reminder, all COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for the…
Snow effects linger on across Henderson, Carroll, Crockett Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The snow will thankfully stop ahead of Friday, but residents across West Tennessee will be dealing with the after effects for at least a few more days.…
Madison, Gibson Co. locals speak out on complications from winter storm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Madison County and Gibson County were two of the hardest hit places for snow this week, and it's making life difficult for the people who live…
