Kangaroo destined for Tennessee makes escape in Alabama
(CBS Newspath) -- A kangaroo in Alabama is not something you see every day, but some in Winfield were able to catch a glimpse of one as it hopped along Monday afternoon. According to…
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Officials provide tips on credit during National Credit Education Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's National Credit Education Month, and if you're experiencing low credit or you're in debt, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance may have some resources for you.…
Tennessee Senate OKs anti-trans athlete bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-dominant Senate has advanced legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. On Monday, 27 Republicans voted in favor of the measure while all six Democratic members voted against. The bill has…
Crews respond to fire at Lincoln Courts in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a structure fire at Lincoln Courts Monday afternoon. The fire broke out at 152 Lincoln Circle. Witnesses say that the first responders were there…
LIFELINE holds mobile blood drive as supplies reach critical levels
RUTHERFORD, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is continuing to search for those willing to donate blood, as they're in dire need of donors. LIFELINE is making efforts to bring the blood…
UPDATE: Huntingdon police identify victim in car vs. pedestrian incident
UPDATE: Huntingdon police have confirmed the victim of Monday's incident has been identified. The victim's name is being withheld until next-of-kin has been notified. EARLIER STORY: HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Huntingdon Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying…
New exhibit honors civil rights icons 'freshmen four' in City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new display is commemorating a group of activists who helped change Jackson forever. …
Henry County encourages weather awareness during 'Severe Weather Awareness Week'
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service have declared the week of Feb. 28 to March 6 "Severe Weather Awareness Week." In order to be ready for the next disaster, the Henry County Emergency…
New program offers rent relief to Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new program is aiming to help Tennesseans struggling to pay rent and utilities. A news release from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency says both renters and landlords can apply for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. “The…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 689 new cases, 775,693 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 1. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
WHO: 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' COVID-19 will end soon
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization's emergencies chief says it's “premature” and “unrealistic” to think that the pandemic might be stopped by the end of the year. But Dr. Michael Ryan said Monday that the recent arrival of effective…
Countries urge drug companies to share vaccine know-how
PARIS (AP) — The new head of the World Trade Organization is joining calls for pharmaceutical companies to share their coronavirus vaccine know-how and technology more broadly in the developing world. The comments today are part of a growing demand…
Madison County Highway Dept. working to fix roads following rain, snow
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Just when the severe weather ended, the Madison County Highway Department is back at work -- this time, cleaning up the damage. "We had water over the…
Six new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,905 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,905. Those new patients range in age from 11-years-old to…
Some lawmakers continue to spread COVID-19 misinformation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency actions since the coronavirus outbreak began. Now that legislatures are back in session, a new type of pushback is taking root: misinformation. In their own comments or by inviting skeptics…
