A.J. Merriweather named third Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson native and Harlem Globetrotter A.J. Merriweather has been named the third Hub City Hero, according to a news release from the City of Jackson. Merriweather started his…
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8 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,925 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now 10,925 total confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 23-years-old…
COVID survivor gets big surprise for 90th birthday
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Family and friends of Miss Excie Lou Williams lined up for a drive-by birthday celebration Wednesday afternoon. They normally have her celebration at The Old Country Store, but due…
Locals learn firearm safety from training instructors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders who teach firearms training say it seems more people are jumping at the chance to own a gun. One local handgun training instructor says it's a trend…
'Operation Volunteer Strong' leads to the recovery of 150 children in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In fall 2020, 240 kids in Tennessee were missing. "Children in our state are safer. Predators are behind bars, and for those who aren't, they should be…
$10,000 donation allows RIFA to buy new equipment for programs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA in Jackson has received $10,000 from Amerigroup Tennessee to support the nonprofit's Community Outreach program and Soup Kitchen. According to a news release, the money will allow RIFA to buy two refrigerator and freezer units, and…
Health department moves to phase 1c, provides update on J&J vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is moving to the next phase of vaccine distribution. The department announced they're moving forward with vaccinations for group…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,598 new cases, 777,935 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 3. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
COVID-19 spread trending downwards in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cases are continuing to remain low in West Tennessee. The trends are clear: for now, COVID-19's spread in West Tennessee is at its lowest level since the beginning…
The Sound of Jackson | Ep. 7 | Hutcheson Brothers
Country duo The Hutcheson Brothers have a long family history in music, including a mother who was a charting country-gospel artist and an uncle that played for Jerry Lee Lewis. Now, the brothers' latest single "Drive" is beginning to…
Over 200k sign-up for Biden's new Obamacare coverage offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials say more than 200,000 people have signed up for insurance coverage in the first two weeks after President Joe Biden re-opened HealthCare.gov as part of his coronavirus response. The solid start to the three-month special…
3 additional deaths, 5 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those residents are: a 78-year-old woman, who died Nov. 8, 2020 a 93-year-old woman,…
2020 second busiest year for Smoky Mountains despite pandemic
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Despite closing for more than a month because of COVID-19, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced its second busiest year on record last year. According to a news release, the park on the Tennessee-North Carolina…
Police seek ID of two shoplifting suspects in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the identity of two shoplifting suspects. One theft occurred at Walmart in north Jackson, where Walmart reported a woman gathered an undetermined amount of merchandise and passed all points of legal…
Rein-bow Riding Academy seeks volunteers for new year
HURON, Tenn. -- A local therapy and learning center is in dire need of volunteers. Rein-bow Riding Academy in Huron is ready to welcome new faces for its therapeutic horseback riding…
