Local ministry provides free chicken in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a giveaway that stops traffic, literally. The line of cars weaved through the parking lot of the Madison South shopping center and onto the road Wednesday evening,…
News
Online tool tracks COVID-19 cases in schools statewide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School districts across the state are now reporting COVID-positive cases online. Last week, the Tennessee Department of Education released a dashboard tool, allowing school districts to report COVID-19 cases in their schools. Many districts across the state…
Tooth fairy visits Parsons following successful blood drive
PARSONS, Tenn. -- The tooth fairy visited Parsons on Wednesday. Decatur County Middle School met their blood drive goal this past Thursday. When the students arrived at school, they were greeted by someone new. "I told the students if we had…
Officials discuss new health department recommendations, grading standards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials reported a 15.8 percent positivity rate among COVID-19 testing in Madison County Wednesday morning. That's one of the highest in the state. At the same time, cases and hospitalizations in the county are going down,…
Local law enforcement officers learn a new set of skills
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement officers in Madison County got a new kind of training on Wednesday, and it was to teach them about how impaired driving cases are prosecuted. The Cops in Court program is funded by the…
177,087 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,151 deaths, 791 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 177,087 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, September 16. In addition, 2,151 people have died and 791 are currently hospitalized. Another 160,202 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Fifth man charged in connection with 2013 death investigation
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the 2013 death of a Decatur County man. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Christopher Ryan Mays, 37, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death…
Sally hits Alabama coast as Category 2 hurricane
(CBS Newspath) -- Hurricane Sally hit parts of coastal Alabama overnight with heavy rain and wind. The National Hurricane Center said the storm made landfall Wednesday at 4:45am Cental near Gulf Shores as…
13-year-old charged in shooting of 11-year-old in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a 13-year-old Tennessee boy has been charged in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old boy. Chattanooga police say the teen was arrested Tuesday in the Sept. 2 shooting and charged with aggravated assault…
Health department confirms 28 new COVID-19 cases; 2,741 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 28 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 2,741. The newest cases include nine men and 19 women, ranging in…
Bethel University earns NAIA's 'Champions of Character' award
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee university receives recognition for their student athletes conduct and academics. For the fifth year in a row, Bethel University has earned a gold award status for their student…
COVID-19 survivor shares journey, feeds local healthcare workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henderson man is giving back to those who helped him through his recovery process after being diagnosed with COVID-19. "Yes, many are dying, but there's some of…
Henderson Co. locals express concern for Tyson Foods project at city meeting
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Some residents in one county spoke to officials about a new industry coming to their community. "I've lived here my whole life, I've actually lived in the same house…
Pilot killed in plane crash identified as Memphis-area surgeon
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities have identified the pilot of a small plane that crashed in a wooded area outside an airport in Jackson, Tennessee. The Madison County Sheriff's Office says Bryan Jackson, a surgeon from the Memphis suburb of…
Caregivers charged with neglect after elderly victim injured in 2019
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two women are in custody following reports of neglect of a vulnerable adult. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Kelly Motes and Victoria Pinn are being charged…
