Lane College announces reopening plans amid COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college president has many ideas on how to reopen safely. "Lane College will be open in the fall of 2020. The question is how we will be…
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Jackson-Madison County School system looks at reopening
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "It's embarrassing and it's frustrating," said Jackson-Madison County School Board member A.J. Massey. JMCSS board members all agree on building new schools and reopening, but they could not agree with the…
Capital committee discuss how projects will be funded after COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The COVID-19 pandemic has left the Madison County Commission and Committees with concern about budgeting for the upcoming fiscal year. The capital committee met Monday to discuss those concerns.…
Election committee discuss potential changes to fall primaries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission discussed Monday what changes could be coming to primaries this fall. Early voting dates are scheduled for July 17 through August 1. Voting will…
Social media posts lead to firing of Robinson Toyota employee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Can your social media posts affect your employment? A situation from this weekend is drawing attention to this issue. "It's crazy that I even have to make a…
26,944 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 421 deaths, 1,948 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 26,944 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, June 8. In addition, 421 people have died and 1,948 have been hospitalized. Another 17,563 have recovered. The report shows the following…
Police seek assistance in solving graveyard vandalism case
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Hopewell Cemetery has been in Medina for over 100 years and houses hundreds of graves. Last week, the cemetery was the scene of vandalism. "Somebody had driven by there and…
Wreck blocks traffic on North Highland near Interstate 40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has confirmed all northbound lanes of North Highland Avenue near Interstate 40 are blocked due to a crash near Dodge's. Officials say the crash happened near the convenience store in the 2600 block…
Additional case of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County, 180 cases reported
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed one additional case of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total to 180 positive cases, according to the health department. The health department says the most recent…
Tennessee State University student organizes demonstration for George Floyd
BOLIVAR, Tenn.-- A local community joins together to discuss recent injustices in America. Tennessee State University student DeNias Smith said, after the death of George Floyd, he wanted to speak up against police brutality. Smith said he waited for a…
Chester Co. residents gather for CommUnity Night
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- On a hot Sunday evening, people of Chester County showed up at a local school to have a conversation about racial injustices. "Racism has no place in this county," said Chester County…
5 injured in Dyersburg shooting
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Shots rang out at the American Legion located on Grant Street in Dyersburg. The Dyersburg Police Department responded to the scene around 2 a.m. Sunday. "Around two o'clock, I saw some…
Local church reopens for in-person service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Poplar Heights Baptist Church welcomed back members of their congregation for in-person service after temporarily canceling services due to COVID-19. Senior Pastor Richard Bragg says the church is following safety precautions. He says they are taking people's…
26,381 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 418 deaths, 1,932 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 26,381 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, June 7. In addition, 418 people have died and 1,932 have been hospitalized. Another 17,222 have recovered. The report shows the following…
Madison County COVID-19 cases remain at 179
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed no additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The total number of cases remains at 179. One Madison County resident is currently hospitalized with COVID-19 and is on a…
