Local nursing homes prepare for limited visitations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several facilities are working on plans before allowing families in to visit their loved ones. "I think I'm just looking forward to seeing the residents having that contact with…
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3 arrested in Deerfield Inn drug bust
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Adamsville Police Department says three arrests were made during a drug bust Friday morning. In a Facebook post, Adamsville police say they received a tip about possible drug activity at the Deerfield Inn in Adamsville. The…
Budget committee meeting discusses sheriff's department, school system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee is making some final adjustments before bringing their budget to the commission. At the Madison County Budget Committee meeting Friday, the discussion revolved around two…
Man accused of kidnapping thrown out of court
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused in a kidnapping cases caused a scene in the courtroom. David Brooks is accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her in his basement for…
House of Hope to host giveaway
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Christmas is coming a little early in Hardin County. Saturday morning, House of Hope, a non-profit in Savannah, will host a giveaway of toys, food and household items. "We…
Car trouble creates new friendship at Christian Brothers Automotive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For one woman, car troubles led to new friendships and a chance to share her history. Friday morning, these three men surprised Hannelore Demkowicz on her 91st birthday, but the…
JTA reopens Transfer Center with guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced it is reopening its Transfer Center with safety guidelines in place. In a news release, JTA says it will be allowing passengers into the center once again. The center will only be…
Medina police arrest two individuals on multiple drug charges
MEDINA, Tenn. -- The Medina Police Department, with assistance from the Gibson County Sheriff's Office, arrested two individuals in Medina on drug-related charges Friday, according to a news release. The release states that authorities obtained a narcotic search warrant for…
McNairy County man charged with TennCare fraud
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A McNairy County man is facing charges related to TennCare fraud, according to a news release from the Office of Inspector General. The release says 42-year-old Douglas Pickens has been charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services…
2 injured, 1 killed in morning crash involving ambulance
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were injured and another killed after a head-on crash early Friday morning involving a Gibson County ambulance. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 45 near Bledsoe Road outside Humboldt…
29,126 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 468 deaths, 2,049 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 29,126 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, June 12. In addition, 468 people have died and 2,049 have been hospitalized. Another 19,425 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Astronauts capture southern lights from space
(CBS Newspath) -- Take a look at these photos taken on June 7 by Commander Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station. The NASA astronaut said it was a view of what aurora…
Tennessee Senate OKs bill to limit coronavirus liability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Senate has advanced legislation that would provide nursing homes, grocery stores and other businesses sweeping protections from coronavirus lawsuits. The measure is similar to the growing trend going on in states that have begun…
Madison Co. COVID-19 cases remain at 185
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, leaving the total number of confirmed cases at 185, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Three Madison County residents are currently hospitalized due to…
McNairy County Sheriff's Office looking for suspects in camper theft
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two men believed to be involved in the theft of a camper last weekend. Investigators say this camper was stolen around 7 a.m.…
