Congressman David Kustoff congratulates Biden, Harris
JACKSON Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff released statement Wednesday over Facebook. …
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TWRA reports increase in boating incidents in 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reminding boaters of important safety tips after seeing an increase in boating incidents. After a record-low year in 2019, the TWRA reported the most boating-related fatalities in 37 years in 2020.…
1 killed, 2 injured in crash on Highway 18
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Wednesday morning on Highway 18 in Madison County. THP says the crash happened around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. A crash report says a vehicle was heading southbound on Highway…
Health department to roll out website for vaccine appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, seven percent of Madison County's population has been vaccinated with their first doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Health department regional director…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,483 new cases, 694,291 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, January 20. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Mayor, city attorney says lease to Jackson Generals to end in February
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed in a Facebook post on Wednesday that the city of Jackson and city attorney have notified the Jackson Generals that the team will need to vacate the Ballpark at Jackson next month.…
5 Jackson officers presented with 'Life Saving Awards'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says five of its officers were presented with the Life Saving Award. The news release from JPD says Investigator Robert Pomeroy and Officer Steven Overton were presented with the award on Tuesday,…
Senator Blackburn releases statement on Biden inauguration
WASHINGTON -- Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement after attending the inauguration of Joe Biden on Wednesday. Blackburn said: “I join Tennesseans in wishing our new President and Vice President…
Henry County man hauls in over 20,000 pounds of fish
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County man recently brought in what he says is his biggest haul by far. https://youtu.be/zc3bDT0mk6k Neil Matlock said he caught over 20,000 pounds of Asian Carp last Thursday at Kentucky Lake. “Number wise, I…
Fire officials discuss space heater, fire safety tips for children
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dropping temperatures at night means you're likely doing everything you can to stay warm, but that increases the risk for your child to get burned. These tips aren't…
Biden takes the helm as president facing pandemic, divisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has sworn the oath of office at noon to become the 46th president of the United States. He takes the helm of a deeply divided nation and inherit a confluence of crises arguably greater than…
Rep. Curtis Halford named chairman of agriculture, natural resources committee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Rep. Curtis Halford has been named chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, according to a news release. The 16-person committee will be responsible for laws regarding energy, forestry, natural resources, and more, the release…
Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in US politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has broken the barrier that has kept men at the top of American power for more than two centuries. The former California senator took the oath…
Additional death, 52 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says an 86-year-old man died Jan. 19 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 160…
TN senator charged in new case after recent theft allegations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state senator who was already facing allegations of stealing more than $600,000 from a health care school has been charged in a new case. Democrat Katrina Robinson and two other people have been charged…
