Madison County finances: 'We're working hard to make this work'
M MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- COVID-19 had a big impact on the economy in Madison County, but not as bad of an impact as expected. "For March, April, May and June, we…
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24,375 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 381 deaths, 1,792 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 24,375 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, June 2. In addition, 381 people have died and 1,792 have been hospitalized. Another 15,916 have recovered. The report shows the following…
Old Country Store to start family-style service June 24
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last week, the Old Country Store announced plans to start using a family-style service, rather than buffet-style. On Tuesday, the restaurant announced that start date has been pushed back to Wednesday, June 24. The Old Country Store…
City of Jackson hires attorneys to audit Generals spending
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A last minute addition to the June City Council agenda: hiring the Crone Law Firm from Memphis to look into the city's dealings with the Jackson Generals under former Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist. "I've spent a couple…
Gov. Bill Lee announces $200 million in relief funds for small businesses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced the Tennessee Business Relief Program for small businesses in Tennessee impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, Lee, along with Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton and the…
Miss Tennessee, Tennessee Outstanding Teen postponed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee organization has announced the pageant, scheduled to be held in Memphis, has been cancelled for 2020. In a news release, the organization says that the decision was made due to concerns about COVID-19, as…
Statewide campaign unveiled to recruit polling officials
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has announced a statewide campaign to recruit polling officials for the Aug. 6 elections. In a news release, Hargett says Tennesseans can join the campaign to be a poll official in…
Jackson-Madison County NAACP calls for reform in wake of Floyd death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP is calling for criminal justice reform after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. Floyd, an unarmed black man, died in police custody after an officer kneeled on…
Health department confirms 3 new cases of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the newest patients are two 13-year-old boys and a 21-year-old man. There are a…
Dr. George Pimentel new president of Jackson State Community College
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Board of Regents has named Dr. George Pimentel president of Jackson State Community College. The move will go into effect July 1, according to a news release. Pimentel is currently the vice president of academic…
Authorities investigate fatal shooting at Henry County business
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A married couple on the verge of divorce leads to three fatalities at a Henry County business. According the the Henry County Sheriff's office, around 9 a.m.…
Family of man killed in 2009 hold protest
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-- The recent death of George Floyd has sparked protest for victims of police brutality. The family of Roy Glenn Jr. marched Monday near the area where Glenn died. On February 22, 2009,…
Father passes down love for music to son
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- Many Americans are expressing their feelings about the death of George Floyd in different ways, such as music. Adrian Perkins taught his son how to play drums. "I like when…
JMC Regional Health Dept. holds another mask distribution event
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department passes out thousands of masks, Monday. The giveaways were moved to Jackson Fairgrounds Park to help with traffic flow and make the pick up system easier for…
City officials speak on weekend protests
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Protests erupted for the sixth day across the U.S. over the death of George Floyd, who died at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Even right here…
