Pandemic impacts Madison County budget, puts community center at risk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission is making some more changes to their budget, dictated by a lack of sales tax revenue. The biggest topic on Monday's agenda was the…
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18,011 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 301 deaths, 1,489 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 18,011 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, May 18. In addition, 301 people have died and 1,489 are hospitalized. Another 9,886 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Andrew Jackson celebrates kindergarten class with graduation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Goodbye kindergarten, and hello first grade! Andrew Jackson Elementary celebrated their kindergartners Monday with a drive-thru graduation. They got their diplomas, all while teachers were cheering them on as they drove through. They're usually at Englewood Baptist…
FHU graduates treat COVID-19 patients in New Jersey
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Graduates from a local university are now caring for patients in one of the hardest hit COVID-19 areas. Rebecca Neel and Ethan Ricketson graduated from Freed-Hardeman University and are now…
Nashville couple attacked by homeless man with machete
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a Nashville couple were in critical care after a man attacked them with a machete because he was angry about shutdowns that were taking place during the coronavirus pandemic. The Metro Nashville Police Department…
No new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co., 148 patients recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County on Monday, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The total number of cases remains at 165. The health department says 148 patients have completely…
Arrest made in Martin domestic violence incident
MARTIN, Tenn. -- 45-year-old James Thomas Jr. of Martin has been arrested in connection to a domestic violence incident, according to a news release issued by the Martin Police Department. The release states officers responded to an incident on Palace…
Residents share their thoughts on the economy reopening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents share their thoughts on the Tennessee economy as it continues to reopen. Starting Monday, Phase 3 of the City of Jackson and Madison County reopening will gradually begin, meaning…
Humboldt HS alumni sets up fundraiser to honor seniors
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local community comes together to recognize graduating seniors. Due to COVID-19 circumstances some high school seniors are facing a tough reality, that they won't have the chance to walk…
Chester Co. High School students hold memorial
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- As a result of a fatal wreck in Chester County, high school students held a memorial Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of Chester County High School students gathered at the school to remember their classmates and help each…
4 dead, 1 injured in Chester Co. wreck
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Details are emerging from a fatal wreck in Chester County. Tragedy struck on Highway 200, where a fatal wreck left four dead and one injured. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Saturday afternoon.…
17,388 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 298 deaths, 1,482 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 17,388 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, May 17. In addition, 298 people have died and 1,482 are hospitalized. Another 9,652 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Local Order of Police announces donation to RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Louis Fullterton Jr. Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police announced a $500 donation to a local nonprofit. A new release from the organization says the donation will be made to the Regional Inter-Faith Association. The donation…
No new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 148 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed no additional case of COVID-19. The total of cases in Madison County remains at 165. Three Madison County residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, one of those patients is…
Church celebrates graduating students in their congregation
SELMER, Tenn. -- One church celebrated its graduates in a different way. First United Methodist Church in Selmer paraded the church grounds with pride for their graduating church members. "They got robbed of their school year, so they didn't get…
